Typewriter Carrying Case Handles

Serial number starts with E signifying it is a Signet E2126.

First try on a Skyriter

Second one, Underwood.  As I got this one out after typing the post I noticed at some time I redid the end of this handle too.

This is the final handle for the Signet.

A Milepost

When I started to type I thought the TP2 was finished.  That was until the ribbon would not automatically reverse.

I found this folded and tucked into the pouch on the inside of the carrying case.  I think this officially finished the TP2.

After I finished the first part of today's post I sat at the Facit and typed anything I could think of and tried all kinds of things to see what else is going to stop working on this typewriter.  So far only the margin release does not work correctly.  It did earlier.  It no longer works.  I think it may be the stronger spring I placed on the bell ringer.  I do not like the silent bells on either of my Facits.  They are more silent than the bell on my Remington Noiseless Model 7.
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. 

Let the Insurgency live on....at least until the next milestone 100k,  Long Live the Insurgency.

More on the Facit TP2

Thought I'd leave the alignment testing on the first part.  Looks like the upper case must be lowered a bit, but first I must make a wrench.  A 5.5mm ignition wrench is just a bit too big. I need to grind the outside down a bit or find one that is offset and grind a part of it.  I left it alone rather than have the screws move while typing if I did loosen the lock nuts or worse yet, strip the corners off of the nuts.

This is the Facit TP2 cleaned and I thought ready to use, but the left margin shifts because the platen can move latterally just enough to cause mis-alignment.  I think I can fit some thrust or wiggle washers on the right end.  Poorly designed.

One thing I of which I am certain, the typewriter companies did not make as many spelling and typing mistakes as I make.

Maybe when I am finished with the repairs it will type as good as it looks.  Then it really does type nice.  It is the mechanical deficiencies that bug me.

Readers of this blog may recall this one when it was covered in mildew or when it almost ended up on the scrap heap.  The SM4 and Socialite are the fastest Olypias I have.  Both have a great touch and action.  The SM9 comes close, but not quite.