tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post2127793549058601245..comments2024-01-26T05:15:24.177-05:00Comments on Fountain Pens & Typewriters: Typospherically speaking...I'm BackBill Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-41232769790173871682018-09-09T12:18:24.701-04:002018-09-09T12:18:24.701-04:00Hello Jane
Thanks for reading my blog.
Two of the ...Hello Jane<br />Thanks for reading my blog.<br />Two of the major reasons I've found on most typewriters for one side of a space bar sticking is to first look at the space bar itself and ensure it is parallel to the typewriter's front frame. There should be equal space along the rear of the frame and front of the space bar.<br /><br />If this is the case rest the typewriter on some towels on your kitchen table (or other substantial table for supporting and working on your typewriter) and loosen the screws on the bottom of the space bar and align the bar so the space between the typewriter and bar is even. Check to see the bar does not interfere with the front row of keys and then tighten the screws.<br /><br />The other thing I find often is one side of the space bar flat bars that connect to the rear of the machine's escapement will rub against a key bar. All of these flat bars are spaced just enough as to not cause interference with each other. If a key bar or space bar like this gets bent or moved out of position where it may scrape or bind against another one that key and/or space bar side will not return properly.<br /><br />Lastly are springs that could be detached or missing. This will take some photos and further detailed explanation. This link may be helpful:<br />https://maritime.org/doc/typewriter/index.htm<br /><a href="https://maritime.org/doc/typewriter/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Typewriter Maintenance</a> Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-4288514614133798212018-09-08T23:10:02.522-04:002018-09-08T23:10:02.522-04:00I also have an Underwood Master Champion. But the ...I also have an Underwood Master Champion. But the right side of the space bar sticks. Any helpful advice? Thanks in advance. JaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383976554373303767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-38578029306010682652017-07-19T22:53:18.325-04:002017-07-19T22:53:18.325-04:00Welcome back to blogging! I'm glad you survive...Welcome back to blogging! I'm glad you survived the move (which I always find very stressful). Enjoy Kazoo!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-45573097264921313522017-07-19T20:50:08.182-04:002017-07-19T20:50:08.182-04:00@ Steve K, Thank you.
@ Grace, You've gen me a...@ Steve K, Thank you.<br />@ Grace, You've gen me an idea for a post.<br />@teeritz, Kalamazoo is great -- and there is an abundance of brew-pubs. I think I'll have a beer.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-62566117177942242002017-07-19T07:11:57.713-04:002017-07-19T07:11:57.713-04:00Good to hear from you, Bill. Sounds like things ha...Good to hear from you, Bill. Sounds like things have been hectic. Hang in there, sir. And pour yourself a beer.teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-74454701853047451912017-07-18T11:59:09.528-04:002017-07-18T11:59:09.528-04:00My mind is still boggling at the thought of transp...My mind is still boggling at the thought of transporting 100 typewriters along with everything else!It really has been a hectic time for you both but sounds like you're there now and it can only get easier hopefully! I've learnt a few new words here Bill, 'typospherian' 😀😀PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-78857766487555275492017-07-18T03:23:46.446-04:002017-07-18T03:23:46.446-04:00Welcome back (not that you ever went away since yo...Welcome back (not that you ever went away since you regularly leave a comment on mine and others blogs, which is appreciated).SteveKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844619655382811941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558523755501505700.post-38295471146879277152017-07-18T03:22:51.208-04:002017-07-18T03:22:51.208-04:00Welcome back (not that you ever went away since yo...Welcome back (not that you ever went away since you regularly leave a comment on mine and others blogs, which is appreciated).SteveKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844619655382811941noreply@blogger.com