Royal Model "O" Typewriter Restoration

#typewriter #restoration
Paying professionals to repair typewriters can be expensive for collectors with a number of machines, so it makes sense to learn how to do some of the work yourself. In Episode 416, Joe restores a beautiful Royal Model "O" typewriter.
Errata: The Royal Model "P" proceeded the Model "O"
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Assessment
05:52 Cleaning
07:38 Draw-band Replacement
12:05 Detailed Cleaning
13:40 Testing & Adjustment
14:31 Paint Polishing
15:04 Final Thoughts

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

It's a very attractive typewriter. I like it. Well done!!

[@avq5]

If I could only have one American-made portable from the 1930s the Model O might be it. Great touch, great lines and a beautiful glossy piano-black finish.

[@douglasjackson9058]

Fantastic video Joe ! Love the inspection process that is so important when looking to purchase. I always take the bodies of and get every nook and cranny,but, that's my OCD being fed 😂. Renessance wax is pricey but a little bit goes a long way and I think it's worth it. I love model O's and P's they always clean up so very nice and are wonderfully comfortable to type on. Thanks again for all your time and efforts in creating this high level videos!

[@atlantatypewriterclub]

Excellent video Joe. Thank you!

[@JosephDickson]

Joe, never stop posting these videos. I use a Freewrite Traveler, e-ink device, and consistently watch your channel, kinda wishing I bought a vintage typewriter. To be fair I love the Freewrite, I don't regret it. But now I wonder... What could have been?

[@leo88775]

Hows the Freewrite ? Ive been looking at them for a while but theyre so dang expensive. Worth it or not ?

[@philliplayne102]

Wow. I just bought a Royal "O" over the past weekend for $25. I think it is from 1938. I'm looking forward to using it. I've been using a Royal Arrow from probably early 1942 (I think.) Love your videos.

[@JillR805]

Would love to see how you restore the case too!

[@tsherbs1309]

beautiful

[@swamppicker8279]

Thanks

[@tmunk]

Nicely done! (:

[@demonprincess5634]

while watching your video I was just looking at listing of typewriters on goodwill auctions, when I saw the sameone. Well it was in like new shape and 17 dollars with 4 days left on it.

[@savastefan]

First one here 😀 nice typewriter

[@herik1263]

Hi Joe, could you make a comparison between the varsity typewriter and this model? Is there a size difference between the two machines? greetings!

[@Joe_VanCleave]

The Varsity is certainly smaller!

[@MeganTiddle]

I have this same exact one, the draw-band is not broken and there is tension, but the carriage won’t advance when typing, using space bar, or backspace. I can manually move the carriage side to side no problem. Any tips?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

I recommend looking into the escapement area and see why it isn’t tripping.

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

O.K.