Typewriter Minutes-Typewriter Review: 1947 Smith Corona Sterling

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

One of the most beautiful typewriters ever made. Looks so elegant and modern, yet with just enough retro styling to remind you of the era where it's actually from.

[@Mizoshi]

Congratulations very beautiful and charming typewriter, I have the Clipper version but from the 50s less classic but also very beautiful.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks!

[@jimcastillo8950]

Beautiful typewriter. The biggest question that always puzzles me is why back then when our country was using these we never had cases with Carpo Tunnel.. Now that we have keyboards now we do......... Thanks.

[@jslattery0405]

Do you have a video on cleaning this machine? I just bought one, and it needs a cleaning 😊

[@Ed-ig7fj]

Golly, what a coincidence...maybe. I was cleaning my Silent (?) yesterday. Dad had it in college, back before WW2! So cool. Thanks for a useful and fun video-- Old Guy

[@gnustep]

Such a beautiful typewriter!

[@jariapippin8433]

Thank you so much for this video! I recently purchased this model on eBay (in gorgeous condition) but am clueless as to how it operates. This has been most helpful. I have a few commissioned poems to type out and I would have been struggling to learn all of the mechanics on my own. :)

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thank you! Sorry for the delayed reply but I just now saw your message.

[@nicklampert7947]

Jaria, how have you liked your typewriter thus far?? There’s one online that is exactly this and I’m interested in it. I haven’t had a typewriter before. Worth the purchase?

[@cmedicinehorse]

Beautiful machine. LC Smith,Corona,Smith Corona. These are all my favorites,and the ones I use the most. Great video...Colin

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks, Colin! I hope all is well with you.

[@johnlennon1049]

Beautiful machine

[@Av.Hondaa]

This thing is gorgeous!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@addmd_]

I did not get this exact one but I got a Smith Corona DeVillie 470 at goodwill. It feels better than my kalih whites which I use on my daily keyboard! I am planning on writing a scifi novel with it. I am not ready to dive into a full mechanical one though because they are harder to find for a good price, and parts are harder to find to restore one if needed. This video will be saved for later though if I get an older smith corona!

[@africanpenguin3282]

I've one for years but i would like to get to giving it a nice cleaning. What methods and materials would you recommend cleaning one with? Thanks for the video!

[@HaiTran-eb3ce]

Would you make a video on how to install ribbon, please? My brother in law passed away leaving the same is yours. But I do not know much about the typewriters. Thank you.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Sorry for the delayed reply as I have been off KZbin for a while. Have you figured out the ribbon yet?

[@HaiTran-eb3ce]

@@TypewriterMinutes no. Not yet. I can’t install correctly. Need help if you still have the type writer.a picture of it where the ribbon loop . Or make another video for us. Thanks

[@davidsterling564]

Really like the '40's SC portables. My '47 Clipper is smooth as butter, and is amongst my favorite typers. Great video!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Love the logo on the Clipper. Thanks for watching!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

❤

[@SarzyShorts]

You said you “tried a couple things” to de-stink the case, what wound up working?? The suspense (and stink) is killing me! 😁

[@TypewriterMinutes]

That stink fought me every step of the way, slapping me in the face every time I sniffed the case. I think it was a combination. I believe I tried Concrobium first, followed by several hours of bright sunlight (several days would be better), followed by sealing the case in a plastic bag overnight with dryer sheets, followed by a cleaner or two (I don’t recall which), followed by cleaning with a toothbrush and vinegar, followed by (after drying out) a number of coats of lemon or orange Pledge. All that either helped lessen the smell or at least partially masked it. :)

[@SarzyShorts]

@@TypewriterMinutes thank you!!

[@alexnajera3483]

This machine is absolutely beautiful! Just a question but do you mind showcasing later models? I just got a new smith corona sl 470 for 20 bucks (works perfectly and was a steal) and it dosent have a manual. Will you be willing to do a video on this model so I can know how it works and learn some of the fundamentals? I also can't find anything online that is clear

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks for watching. I don’t have that model but maybe some day ...

[@megandeclercq2592]

You mentioned cleaning it. How do you recommend cleaning? Any special equipment? Thanks!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Body panels I remove and clean with Simple Green and a very soft toothbrush-You have to be gentle so that you don’t wear off the crinkle in the paint. For the inside of the machine, there are different options as far as chemicals. Lacquer thinner is the harshest (it can damage paint) but very effective at unsticking sticky type bars. Odorless mineral spirits is a good option also. I use various brushes and bamboo skewers to brush out as much stuff as possible before the chemical clean.

[@chriswriter84]

My god it's one of the most beautiful typewriters I've ever seen... and I know a little about it.

[@malgorzatapierzga3684]

Did you ever come across vertex the luxe braun typewriter machine? have one and can not find any info.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Sorry for the delayed reply. I do not believe I have heard of that machine.

[@DeePsix501]

Can you do a how to destink the machine?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

We are way behind on our videos as you might have noticed, but perhaps one of these days I can do a video on that subject.

[@DeePsix501]

@@TypewriterMinutes Thanks! This has inspired me to look out for a 40s Smith Corona Sterling =)

[@johnlennon1049]

I have the same type writer the only thing I need is the case. Would you have any extra that I can purchase from you?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I’m sorry but I don’t.

[@johnlennon1049]

Thank you anyway. Enjoy your channel.

[@lovegood3417]

This was of great help :) I have a question, I don't know if you could help: the thing is when I am typing I can't really see what I'm writing, the letters are just behind the ink ribbon so while I am writing I can't see anything. It's just when I start a new line I can see what's already written. Is that normal or does my typewriter (which is also a Smith Corona Silent) have some problem I should solve? Thank you in advance

[@chak546]

😭😭 I really want one but can't find one

[@mark80_bojangrunningwild43]

I have one of these !

[@TypewriterMinutes]

It’s a good one.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I have Allah.🙏.

[@AlwaysAnalog]

That is a real beauty! Looks like it types nicely - enjoy!,

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Thanks!

[@rossman1600]

What did you use to de-stink the case? I have two of these cases and I haven't had any luck so far.

[@TypewriterMinutes]

It was a battle. Started with a soak with Concrobium and lots of hours in the sunlight. Then 24 hours in a sealed plastic bag with dryer sheets. Better but still not gone, so then I cleaned with straight vinegar and more sunlight, followed by 2-3 treatings with orange furniture oil (Orange Glo Wood Furniture 2-in-1 clean and polish) which seems to soak into that black material. I’ve heard that lemon Pledge also works. I finally licked it but it was a pain.

[@tpaynemm]

@@TypewriterMinutes Licking them always gets the stink out ;)

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Ha!

[@akshayd211]

Where do you sell your typewriters?

[@TypewriterMinutes]

My wife would tell you that I mostly buy and rarely sell! :)

[@akshayd211]

@@TypewriterMinutes Your wife is the best for letting you keep those and letting you stay in the house! hahahahaa

[@MomCooksGlutenFree]

How do I clean one of these typewriters? Just bought one on eBay. Thank you!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Phoenix Typewriter on KZbin has lots of good videos on cleaning and repair. Also, there is lots of helpful information here: site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-restoration.html

[@frankwc0o]

The strips are different. I'm sure someone said that.

[@urvagrawal2358]

Why is there no key for number 1 ? Numbers start with 2 ....

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Sorry for the delayed reply. On some typewriters they do not have a dedicated number one key - you have to use a lowercase L.

[@tpaynemm]

Worth its weight in , um, Sterling!

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Exactly!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

❤

[@kiranjadhav105]

Typewriter machine how much price india

[@TypewriterMinutes]

Hi there. I’m not sure I understand your question. If you mean how much for sale, this machine is now with a new owner.

[@cdlhc_]

I have a tape write A royaal classic

[@TypewriterMinutes]

I’m not familiar with that model.