... I would never have had the patience, and I'm amazed that NASA wanted the justified margin on proposals. I was there at NASA at the time, but only a junior...
Really interesting device, Ned. Not sure I'd love having to use it all the time, though! In addition to the US patent #2303686 that Mike Brown mentioned the...
... It's up now at the "typewriters" site, under "Photos" in an album called "Marginator". It would be interesting to know how many collectors ever saw one. I...
The value of Hammond shuttles varies, depending on the scarcity and demand for a font. Shuttles with common fonts usually sell for about $ 25 each (+ or - $...
Peter M. Weil
pmweil@...
Nov 19, 2009 2:18 pm
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... Yes, people who collect Hammonds and Varitypers want them - the Varityper was designed to use the Hammond shuttle. But I can't give you a $ value. On...
Hi Jay, Â I wanted to say thanks for the details and tips. I read through on my lunch break and will follow up at home. You help is really appreciated. John...
Great website! I think many will be surprised, based on its title, that its not actually about typewriters....  Steve L. QUI ME AMAT, AMET ET CANEM MEUM. ...
Hi All, My apologies that this is somewhat off topic, but I hope you'll forgive me if I notify all my old TW friends who may be interested that I've just...
Welcome aboard! Until you get a manual with pics, here are some pointers that may help you get started. First, this machine has so many exposed moving surfaces...
I just got accepted into the group last night so this is my first time here. I just purchased a Remington Standard 10 that is in need of restoration, that is...
Yes, its a great issue (and not just because I'm mentioned in it.... ) ;-) - thanks for all the hard work that went into it. I'm hooked and can...
Hi Peter and all, On behalf of all the Typex "worker bees"...THANKS for the nice write-up and enthusiastic "plug." Glad to enjoyed the issue. Best wishes to...
I need to have someone like you walk through my house and have all my surplus machines jump up and lick your face and whine. To: TYPEWRITERS@yahoogroups.com ...
Lucky puppy! Happy owner! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Peter M. Weil
pmweil@...
Nov 16, 2009 4:45 pm
44052
Well, hello, gang. Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the antique malls, a gorgeous, pristine little Remington Noiseless portable jumped in my arms...
I have just finished reading a terrific issue of TYPEX, and I want to thank Mike Brown, Jack Knarr, and John Payton, and Lynda Beckler for giving me so much...
Peter M. Weil
pmweil@...
Nov 16, 2009 4:08 pm
44050
dear all, my Erika (folding) has been brought from Germany to Russia after WWII, and retrofit from German into Cyrillic. these machines have never been...
hi, JOHN the pictures are excellent (i've got Erika 5) but i assume the t/w was retrofit: 1) "Shift-key" is in English, and keytops setting is European...
dear all, my Erika (folding) has been brought from Germany to Russia after WWII, and retrofit from German into Cyrillic. these machines have never been...
Hi, I just uploaded several pictures of a Naumann Erika Model 5. Found this while rummaging through the basement that has gotten way overcrowded. My wife...
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