Services
Help for sticky keys, tired ribbons, gummed segments, and machines that have been sitting— diagnosed and fixed when parts and time allow.
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Cleaning & tune-ups
Deep cleaning, lubrication where appropriate, and adjustment for even, quiet typing.
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Repair & troubleshooting
Mechanical issues—feed problems, misalignment, sluggish keys—worked through methodically.
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Restoration
Light cosmetic care and mechanical refresh so a machine is pleasant to use or display.
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Ribbons, setup & sales
Ribbon choice and installation, basic setup, and occasionally a serviced machine for sale—often on Marketplace first.
About
I’m an enthusiast at the bench: cleaning, adjusting, and putting manual typewriters back into steady use. Not a factory service center—just careful work and clear notes on what I find.
I’ve sold a few serviced machines through Facebook Marketplace when something was ready to go—that’s also where listings and sale posts usually go first. Most of what I do is repair and restoration for people who want a machine they’ll actually type on.
Gallery
A few before-and-after shots from the bench.
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Before — as it arrived. -
After — cleaned and working. -
Ready to type.
How I work
Small-batch, one machine at a time—no rush jobs that skip steps.
- Plain language about what your machine needs—and what can wait.
- Older mechanisms get patient work; I don’t force parts that aren’t safe to reuse.
- Photos when they help explain a repair or document condition.
- Availability varies; message first and we’ll see if it’s a fit.
Contact
Send a short note about your model and what it’s doing—email or Marketplace is fine. I’ll respond when I can and say whether I can take it on.
Marketplace is great for photos and sale listings; email works well for repair questions too.
- Area
- Florida