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1968 Brother Profile 715 Serial # J81086666 1968 Brother Profile 715 typewriter, Serial # J81086666 James Grooms's 1968 Brother Profile 715 typewriter. 2026-06-15 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of James Grooms: 1968 Brother Profile 715 Serial # J81086666 The JP-3 parade continues until they all type or are in the parts shed. Seven keys were broken along with the spacebar. The dial-a-type was taped inside the case.

This one was much easier than the 905. The only issue was the tab brake mechanism was stuck. This seems to be pretty common. It is easy to take out and flip it upside down for a PPB soak. Then clean it with some LT to get the brake pads residue free.

1968 Brother Profile 715 #J81086666

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-14-2026 at 01:49PM
Last Edit: 06-15-2026 at 02:29PM


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The JP-3 parade continues until they all type or are in the parts shed. Seven keys were broken along with the spacebar. The dial-a-type was taped inside the case.

This one was much easier than the 905. The only issue was the tab brake mechanism was stuck. This seems to be pretty common. It is easy to take out and flip it upside down for a PPB soak. Then clean it with some LT to get the brake pads residue free.

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