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| When I started to type I thought the TP2 was finished. That was until the ribbon would not automatically reverse. |
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| I found this folded and tucked into the pouch on the inside of the carrying case. I think this officially finished the TP2. |
I have several European typewriters and none of them have a decent sounding bell. Hermes may be the loudest, but those still fall short of the American made machines, even Skyriters.
I was surprised to find a typewriter cover for the TP2. I don't think it will get much use as I only leave the Underwood Rhythm Touch out. I wish I had a cover for that one. I have one for each of my Royal HHs.
I think TP2s always came with the cover. The two I've owned both came with one, and I've seen many others with them.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, TP2s usually need some work of some kind. But I think it's worth it. :)
I've seen some TP1's with them too, and both models with the key shield for learning touch typing. I do not know if the shield came with the TP2 or was added by the owners. I have seen several TP2s with out the cover, but now that you mentioned it, most do have the cover.
DeleteCongrats on your milestone.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 50,000! It's exciting to reach milestones like that. Most of us wonder at first if anyone will read our blogs at all, and it's very exciting to realize that not only are people reading, but they're reading A LOT. Job well done!
ReplyDeleteGrats on hitting 50k! Always nice when you can see ripples in the pond when you toss your stone. (:
ReplyDeleteYou have almost convinced me to eschew Facits.
They are really nice typers if you find one that works. Still the margin sets are absolutely asinine. I like working on typewriters and that is one reason I buy non working machines. Generally I find most are well built, but Facit is the only company that used a cheap grease that goes to powder and binds everything. I found everything that moves needs to be completely taken apart, cleaned, correctly lubricated with a good grease or oil (gun grease and Starrett tool oil) or the machine will give problems. I shy away from Lubriplate and lithium grease, but I have some very ancient mechanical things with Lubriplate and it is still slippery. I like Teflon lube (or grease) on the carriage rails and Teflon lube (not the grease) on the segment if and when needed (or powdered graphite, but it makes things look dirty).
DeleteCongratulations on your Milestone. A once-per-month posting is fine with me. I enjoy hearing about the trials and treasures of typewriters.
ReplyDeleteWow that was a lot of typing Bill. You really do have such a lot of patience.. I typed for so many years as a secretary, yes in a mini skirt :) I can't imagine typing on a typewriter again! I just know I'd make so many mistakes and it's not so easy as on the computer to fix! Well done on the blogging milestone, it's always good to know someone out there is appreciating your work right!
ReplyDeleteBill, I so enjoy reading and learning from your posts. A part of me envies your simple and elegant prose that keeps inviting me back. Ergo, I a Follower. And I can understand why you have soooo many readers. Like Pamela, I enjoy reading about your trials and treasures of typewriters. The Manifesto is great! Thanks for including it here. On another note, still looking for a decent manual for myself.
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