Watching two grown men messing around with antique typewriters is essentially the same as watching two little boys play with their new toys. Both scenes are only truly different by the subjects' ages and not a whole lot else.
Man, I’ve wanted a cool looking typewriter for a while, but the places I can find them easily sell machines that don’t work well for $100 as “antiques”. I honestly don’t care what type it is, except maybe that it have a correction feature. Maybe if I found one for free, I would get it just to have a cool thing to write on the back of my darkroom prints. Much easier than trying to print on them.
I have the same Underwood SS but with the wider carriage. It's in a pretty bad shape compared to this one, but it still types so well that it feels like a new one.
Joe, Can you ask Kevin if he is willing to sell any parts from the parts Underwood typewriter that he used to fix his Underwood SS typewriter? I am missing one of the 2 special screws holding the paper rest on my 1952 Underwood SS typewriter. It is my favorite standard, desktop typewriters and it is bugging the crap out of me. Silly but true. I would gladly pay his asking price.
Would it be possible to open up Kevins Underwood Standard (remove the carriage) and make a video, or so, of the mechanism that lowers and raises the ink tape? It's broken on mine and I couldn't find a manual that contains a proper description on how it's supposed to look/work. The only manual I found is from the 50's and while very similar that mechanism is different.
I will keep it Joe..(hahahaha) really , those machines are a beautiful antique typewriters, keep it ! maybe in the future you can sell it to another collector of typewriters.. Do don’t thing so? Greetings to you and fans from San Diego, Ca.
Years back, I would have had zero interest in owning a typewriter, but free?! Absolutely!! I’ve followed you since your alphasmart neo videos years back and always enjoy your content. If someone could own ONE typewriter as a newbie (first time owner), what typewriter would you recommend (for size, price, maintenance, and ease of use)? Thanks!!!
I said in another comment, condition is paramount to design in most cases. Until you learn to fix em up, justy focus on finding ones that alreay work well and that you can source ribbons for. If not, don't dispair, you can rewind ribbon on most units, but it is a bit of a chore.
I am a poet aspiring to get into a typewriter what model would you recommend a beginner. I am looking for something I can bring along on my ventures as well as a home based typewriter. I appreciate your time and happy hunts!
Condition is paramount. Find something yoiu can get ribbons for, and works well with minimal fuss. After that just make sure you enjoy the feeling of the keypress and the font of the type. I have a royal and an IBM I both use that have been quite reliable. If using often, look up cleaning and lubrrication to keep it nice.
Watching two grown men messing around with antique typewriters is essentially the same as watching two little boys play with their new toys. Both scenes are only truly different by the subjects' ages and not a whole lot else.
oh man, was hoping to see more of his collections
Who says no to FREE TYPEWRITERS? :D
Man, I’ve wanted a cool looking typewriter for a while, but the places I can find them easily sell machines that don’t work well for $100 as “antiques”. I honestly don’t care what type it is, except maybe that it have a correction feature. Maybe if I found one for free, I would get it just to have a cool thing to write on the back of my darkroom prints. Much easier than trying to print on them.
They are cheap on craigslist, and often found in thrifts
I have the same Underwood SS but with the wider carriage. It's in a pretty bad shape compared to this one, but it still types so well that it feels like a new one.
Such a joy to type on. People spend hundreds getting a "mechanical" typing feel, and have never actually typed on anything mechanical.
You’re in Abq! Hello! I clicked the video because I saw the Sandias in the thumbnail ❤️ found you via the Handi Desk video!
Dont have room for anymore typewriters but taking one home anyway. Lol sounds like something i would do.
Dudes acting like they weren’t sure that they were going to take home free typewriters 😂.
I’m only a couple hours from Albuquerque and would definitely take a typewriter or two off his hands.
Joe,
Can you ask Kevin if he is willing to sell any parts from the parts Underwood typewriter that he used to fix his Underwood SS typewriter?
I am missing one of the 2 special screws holding the paper rest on my 1952 Underwood SS typewriter. It is my favorite standard, desktop typewriters and it is bugging the crap out of me. Silly but true. I would gladly pay his asking price.
Would it be possible to open up Kevins Underwood Standard (remove the carriage) and make a video, or so, of the mechanism that lowers and raises the ink tape? It's broken on mine and I couldn't find a manual that contains a proper description on how it's supposed to look/work. The only manual I found is from the 50's and while very similar that mechanism is different.
Argh. I waited to see the typeface on the studio 44!! You didn’t show it!!?? Anyhow - another fun video from your channel. Thank you.
When offerd in range, we have to take a look at the offers, and to safe the gems before the come into the wrong hands.
I will keep it Joe..(hahahaha) really , those machines are a beautiful antique typewriters, keep it ! maybe in the future you can sell it to another collector of typewriters.. Do don’t thing so? Greetings to you and fans from San Diego, Ca.
6:51 What's a Bako (sp?) spool, where do you find bulk ribbon on a reel like that?
Baco Ribbon and Supply Company. You have to call them to order items, no internet orders. Look up their number online.
@@Joe_VanCleave Thank you, Joe. I always learn something meaningful from your videos!
Years back, I would have had zero interest in owning a typewriter, but free?! Absolutely!!
I’ve followed you since your alphasmart neo videos years back and always enjoy your content.
If someone could own ONE typewriter as a newbie (first time owner), what typewriter would you recommend (for size, price, maintenance, and ease of use)? Thanks!!!
I said in another comment, condition is paramount to design in most cases. Until you learn to fix em up, justy focus on finding ones that alreay work well and that you can source ribbons for. If not, don't dispair, you can rewind ribbon on most units, but it is a bit of a chore.
What an awesome opportunity. Thanks for taking us along!
Joe, I'm surprised you're not an amateur welder and you're not going to weld that carriage return lever back on....
What does need have to do with anything?
Means a lot when you can't afford to buy one.
I am a poet aspiring to get into a typewriter what model would you recommend a beginner. I am looking for something I can bring along on my ventures as well as a home based typewriter. I appreciate your time and happy hunts!
Condition is paramount. Find something yoiu can get ribbons for, and works well with minimal fuss. After that just make sure you enjoy the feeling of the keypress and the font of the type. I have a royal and an IBM I both use that have been quite reliable. If using often, look up cleaning and lubrrication to keep it nice.
For a reliable portable typewriter a Brother can be good, and also the Royal Mercury, which is one of my favorites.
Is Craig willing to ship??
Free Typewriters...??? that never happens they are all over 100 dollars