How to Restore an Old Remington Rand Typewriter So It Just Works - Part Two

[@EllaShteynberg]

WHY DIDNT I WATCH THIS 6 DAYS AGO!!!! So true about screws. I am day 5 trying to put my baby back together, while my screws are screwing me instead of the other way around!!!!.(Now I know why there are only bad sayings with "screw" as a root, Im so screwed) Please keep posting tuts. And thank you!

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Get yourself a good set of hobby pincers, @Ella Shteynberg. I believe I show the one I purchased somewhere in this video series. Best $3.99 I ever spent. Do not let your screws screw you. Be the operative power ... although you should allow yourself to get frustrated from time to time because, let's face it. Frustration is human and also ... repairing a vintage or antique manual typewriter requires a special sort of insanity. Godspeed.

[@asafeliason1]

Hi! Can you please tell me the name of the tool you are using on 2:47? Thanks!

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Hi @asafeliason1. Those are hobby pincers. I talk about them in more detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep29fK2qq8yJl5o. Hope that helps. You can pick up a pair for practically nothing. Think I bought mine for $2.99.

[@michaelkirwan177]

A most attentive and disciplined approach with an accompanying tempo that is neither rushed, nor too slow to hamper it's momentum. The schematic organization format seems especially helpful in reducing the 'recollection' stress if the machine isn't reassembled immediately; while awaiting a replacement part, etc. The torque application ratio was especially helpful in helping to avoid concerns about breakage, or maintain alignment of some assemblies thereby avoiding skewing them due to unevenly applied torque sequences. I found the respect for the integrity of the machine's mechanics ensured a greater likelihood of ultimately synchronized success. The nuances of these wonderful machines should always be attended by someone who demonstrates this level of care in their work. Very educational tutorial Mike Kirwan - Kenmore, WA

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Thank you for all the good words, Michael. I'm pleased these videos resonate with you. I see you're a fellow subscriber to Phoenix Typewriter. Duane's one of my typewriter heroes. Wishing you all my best.

[@justmytw0cents]

Hi! I have one and it's much.... Much.... More beaten up than yours. I have months of work ahead of me lol. A few things I have to ask. 1. I have a string that's loose and comes from the middle. Where does it go? 2. My space bar and tab isn't working, why? (Edit: mine is a Remington Rand, and it says Monarch 9 across the top plate.)

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Hi Just a Lamp. It's hard to diagnose problems unless you're examining a machine in person. However, if there's a string loose, as you say, I can only imagine it's the carriage string. A snapped carriage string would also account for the lack of carriage motion you describe. I deal with this issue in another video where I restore a 1934 Corona Four. It's usually a simple problem to fix and that video shows the process well, I think. Please let me know if it helps. If not, write back and I'll try to offer further guidance. Meantime, congratulations on owning your machine! Wishing you best of luck with the restoration and thanks for watching.

[@justmytw0cents]

@@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco thank you so much.

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

@@justmytw0cents Sure thing!

[@pattibarnett9713]

Where is the visual on removing the platen and lower feed rollers? I am working on one now and having issues with exactly these parts. We went from episode 1 with a palten to episode 2 with no platen.

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Sorry, Patti. Sad truth is, some of my video files in this series got corrupted and I had to edit around them. Check parts Five and Six in the series which show me inserting the rollers and platen. It's actually quote simple and you should be able to reverse engineer the process I used. Hope this helps.

[@pattibarnett9713]

@@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco I got it back together, but I saw no mention of the little washer that goes on the end of the platen on the right. I failed to put it back and it would not work properly without it. Thanks for replying, after I left this comment I figured you had already pulled it to have it redone. Good job on yours.

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

@@pattibarnett9713 Good job on yours, Patti! I try to reply to everyone and as soon as possible. Not sure if mine had a washer or not, it probably does. Again: great job!

[@nikolt2000]

How did you remove the platen

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

Hi Zoro. Thanks for watching. To answer your question watch part six of the series, and simply reverse the steps to remove the platen. I hope this answers your question, I hope it helps you, and thanks for watching.

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

I've often heard that 'tick' when undoing a screw, but I've been slightly worried by it in case I've broken something... I won't worry nearly so much from now on - thank you for explaining it!

[@TheWriteStuffPro-DamonDiMarco]

My pleasure, CNR. Remember that 80/20 Rule. More push, less twist will (very often) help unseat persnickety screws. Good luck!