196X Royal 440 #440-13-??48615
Status: Parting Out
Hunter: Chris Aldrich (chrisaldrich)
Created: 11-22-2024 at 04:18PM
Last Edit: 11-22-2024 at 04:18PM
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Description:
Sadly this noble machine was killed in shipping. Both plastic knobs were smashed and the carriage was hit and put off center with respect to the frame. Potential other unseen damage internally, but prior to shipment, it looked to be in excellent and functional shape.
2024-11-22: I'll make some attempts to see if the machine is salvageable, but otherwise this may be available for parts.
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Hunter: Chris Aldrich (chrisaldrich)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 616
Hello! I’m a Johns Hopkins trained biomedical and electrical engineer with a variety of interests in the entertainment industry, information theory, evolution, big history, genetics, signal processing, transgenetics, translational medicine, and theoretical mathematics. I’m a strong advocate of the IndieWeb movement.
I have a love for analog office equipment including library card catalogs and typewriters. As of Fall 2024, I've got a segment of 27 typewriters, mostly portable and manual models along with two Royal standards and one SMC typebar electric. I have been learning how to completely overhaul all of the machines in my collection, all of which work well aside from one or two machines which need some parts. I have a burgeoning collection of typewriter tools for continually repairing, maintaining, and upgrading my machines.
I've got more than half a dozen card catalogs including a Gaylord Bros. and a Steelcase along with several Remington Rand and some Shaw-Walkers. I've lost count of my index card collection once I passed 10,000.
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