1977 Sears Achiever #L71773543
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 06-10-2024 at 09:48AM
Last Edit: 06-10-2024 at 10:02AM
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Description:
This one had multiple issues and some enterprising typewriter mechanic felt that a liberal application of a heavy grease would do the trick. It also sports one last tab holding the cover on, so it was a prime candidate, like so many, for the dumpster.
She's a competent typewriter and if it was in a shiny skin you'd pay a premium for one. Here is your roof top inspirational typer. Have one too many, forget it, drop it in some hot tar resin and mostly likely it will still be there when you return to retrieve it.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10656
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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