Love your video. It speaks of what most of us today feel deep in our hearts about typewriters of the past. They were the computers of the early industrial age. They were responsible for women getting a foot hold in the working field and also the reason why the computer keybrd layout and all keyboards arrangement are all pattern from.
Greetings, Bishop. I'm glad to know that you love your Underwood typewriter. You can obtain a (reproduction) Underwood typewriter manual on eBay, I believe. At any rate, I've used my Underwood typewriter for many years. These No. 5 typewriters are superior to others. Thanks for sharing your video.
16:04 = Variable , 17:35 = Detent Release , 21:18 = Margin Release , 26:38 = These do not Jam, Typewriter is in dire need of a professional clean and service 27:57 = Platen is pronounced /'Platn/ ( Plat - in )
I agree with you. I'm not a typewriter guy - I just happen to like them. Nobody in my area services these things anymore, and I'm not comfortable disassembling it myself.
@@bbishoppcm The resurgence of the vintage/antique typewriters has been a blast. I'm continually learning more and more stuff about a field I'm quite familiar with already Good to see your still active with your very diverse RUclips channel
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 What I will tell you is that I cleaned every pivot and moving part with WD-40 and compressed air to free up any "gunk," and used a tiny drop of clock oil to lubricate. I know this is not the right way to solve any problems (I believe remington dry-lube is the preferred lubricant - I know this now), but it types smoothly now without jamming.
I had been wondering about that button on the front of my machine as well. Since you asked I dug up an old manual and discovered it is the "Key Lever Lock Release". Once you reach your margin, and the carriage will not advance, pressing it will allow 4 more characters after which the carriage will lock again. You can then press the key lever lock release one additional time to type one character after which you cannot go further without moving the margin stop.
I just got my old typewriter off the shelf and cant seem to figure out how to change the margins at all. It's set so I can't type any more than about 25 words to a line. There are also a few pieces broken or missing, but does anyone know how I would go about changing this?
Hey, I just messed with my Underwood No. 5 for a bit to try to figure out that little knob/switch on the platen advance wheel, compared to the lever (which release the platen to be rotated more freely) and I figured it out! When you use the lever, the platen still advances when you push the carriage return lever. When you pull out the knob on the wheel, it DOESN'T advance when you push the return lever, so you'll still be typing on the same line. Took me a while, but I figured it out, haha.
That small button just above the back space key. That, from what I have found, locks out the bell. Reach under the right margin knob, where the bell trigger is. Push in the button and pull the trigger. I don't know why that would be there, but that's its function.
I have a no.5, and the paper holder doesn't move when typing. can u help? there is a spring loaded wheel with a belt on it that isn't conceded any where.
How do I take off the carriage? My typewriter has two issues: the ribbon lifter is askew and can't lift the ribbon high enough to type properly, and shifting occasionally causes the carriage to tilt back instead of lifting like it's supposed to. The H. G. Pearce repair manual proposes some fixes for these issues, but all require access to parts that cannot be reached while the carriage is still attached. Unfortunately, this manual is for assembly rather than disassembly and I haven't found it very helpful for removing the carriage.
wow loved this! I have a 1920 one and I also have no idea what that little button on the front is. mine looks just like that one. if you find out what it does post it
I just purchased a 1911 No. 5. My boss for whom I worked at the Associated Press owned one. Now I am happy to own one. Please expect me to write you with questions as I want to keep it in great shape. It's in working condition. All parts move according to the seller. I am waiting for it to be shipped to me in a few days. I bought this typewriter because I remember a great boss and his amazing wife, Karen and well, I am happy to have memories of the former Vice President of Personnel and Labor Relations of the Associated Press in New York until he retired in 1984.
I have not seen one of those since back in my grand mother house back in 1965. it was on a corner of a desk by the coal stove . That house had no central heat and no hot water just cold. I remember she let me use it once to type a book report. I remember when she died 3 days later the house burned down , I was told her ghost did it to stop her kids from fighting over the property.
I want to upgrade from my 1941 Royal KMM to a 1930s or older Underwood. What I think I’ll miss the most is how easy it is to set tabs…even though I very rarely even use the tabs.
Ah, yes as I have 20 years on you this and had such a beast (well I think it was the '36 model since it had side and back panels) and it was my first typewriter. My grandmother had it (buying it new) and I inherited it for middle school reports (my handwriting was terrible) as she had she gotten a new travel size Smith-Corona a few years before. I think the lever next to the left roller knob did 1/2 steps? It's been so long. This is so you could do exponents and subscripts. I could be wrong. Of course as you said the inner one did the single, double or triple line spacing as you said. Those machines wouldn't go anywhere. They could anchor a battleship and yes they did have a tendency to be jam a bit with 2 keys jamming each other if you were a little too fast. Never used the tabs as I only used five spaces for the paragraph indent and it always slowed me down to reach up for the tab. Many a report I did on those machines for social studies, science and English class. Gosh, it wasn't until college a decade later when Word Star came out on the mini-computers (not PCs) and another decade for Word I think for PCs. Spell checkers were dictionaries, delete was white out or erasable paper, and printers were carbon paper. Had a couple years ago explain to a curious intern what cc meant in e-mails. LOL. I do miss secretaries cleaning up grammar and spelling mistakes though. A second pair of eyes always helped.
How to clean believe it or not spray down with Windex and let it drip draw no rubbing needed. trumpet/slide oil on the hammers works good for mine. There you go!
I have completely rebuilt , replace the platen on two of my underwoods, the best advice I can give you is how I learned, join the typewriter club at yahoo., they are the best! They are experts and have been indispensable to my journey in restoring my typewriters, of which I have 9 of them. If you like email me back and I can send you pics of my typewriters. ? Sincerely D.salas
Love your video. It speaks of what most of us today feel deep in our hearts about typewriters of the past. They were the computers of the early industrial age. They were responsible for women getting a foot hold in the working field and also the reason why the computer keybrd layout and all keyboards arrangement are all pattern from.
Greetings, Bishop. I'm glad to know that you love your Underwood typewriter. You can obtain a (reproduction) Underwood typewriter manual on eBay, I believe. At any rate, I've used my Underwood typewriter for many years. These No. 5 typewriters are superior to others. Thanks for sharing your video.
Hey can you put up a video on how to properly clean the underwood typewriter
I love the little interaction you had with your frog lol :)
16:04 = Variable , 17:35 = Detent Release , 21:18 = Margin Release ,
26:38 = These do not Jam, Typewriter is in dire need of a professional clean and service
27:57 = Platen is pronounced /'Platn/ ( Plat - in )
I agree with you. I'm not a typewriter guy - I just happen to like them. Nobody in my area services these things anymore, and I'm not comfortable disassembling it myself.
@@bbishoppcm The resurgence of the vintage/antique typewriters has been a blast.
I'm continually learning more and more stuff about a field I'm quite familiar with already
Good to see your still active with your very diverse RUclips channel
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 What I will tell you is that I cleaned every pivot and moving part with WD-40 and compressed air to free up any "gunk," and used a tiny drop of clock oil to lubricate. I know this is not the right way to solve any problems (I believe remington dry-lube is the preferred lubricant - I know this now), but it types smoothly now without jamming.
I just bought one from around 1915. Its a great machine! Any idea where to buy a new ribbon?
I had been wondering about that button on the front of my machine as well. Since you asked I dug up an old manual and discovered it is the "Key Lever Lock Release". Once you reach your margin, and the carriage will not advance, pressing it will allow 4 more characters after which the carriage will lock again. You can then press the key lever lock release one additional time to type one character after which you cannot go further without moving the margin stop.
Nice video, you covered and explained it's features well.
I like these big 'ol heavy typewriters. All that metal, linkages, brass like trim, etc.. very 'steampunk esque'! :-) Thanks for uploading.
I just got my old typewriter off the shelf and cant seem to figure out how to change the margins at all. It's set so I can't type any more than about 25 words to a line. There are also a few pieces broken or missing, but does anyone know how I would go about changing this?
Hey, I just messed with my Underwood No. 5 for a bit to try to figure out that little knob/switch on the platen advance wheel, compared to the lever (which release the platen to be rotated more freely) and I figured it out! When you use the lever, the platen still advances when you push the carriage return lever. When you pull out the knob on the wheel, it DOESN'T advance when you push the return lever, so you'll still be typing on the same line. Took me a while, but I figured it out, haha.
That small button just above the back space key. That, from what I have found, locks out the bell. Reach under the right margin knob, where the bell trigger is. Push in the button and pull the trigger. I don't know why that would be there, but that's its function.
I have a no.5, and the paper holder doesn't move when typing. can u help? there is a spring loaded wheel with a belt on it that isn't conceded any where.
my smith corona 8 has the return lever on the right side, takes some getting used to, since all the rest of mine have it on the left.
How do I take off the carriage? My typewriter has two issues: the ribbon lifter is askew and can't lift the ribbon high enough to type properly, and shifting occasionally causes the carriage to tilt back instead of lifting like it's supposed to. The H. G. Pearce repair manual proposes some fixes for these issues, but all require access to parts that cannot be reached while the carriage is still attached. Unfortunately, this manual is for assembly rather than disassembly and I haven't found it very helpful for removing the carriage.
how do you change the ribbon??
wow loved this! I have a 1920 one and I also have no idea what that little button on the front is. mine looks just like that one. if you find out what it does post it
where did u find this???
I just purchased a 1911 No. 5. My boss for whom I worked at the Associated Press owned one. Now I am happy to own one. Please expect me to write you with questions as I want to keep it in great shape. It's in working condition. All parts move according to the seller. I am waiting for it to be shipped to me in a few days. I bought this typewriter because I remember a great boss and his amazing wife, Karen and well, I am happy to have memories of the former Vice President of Personnel and Labor Relations of the Associated Press in New York until he retired in 1984.
I have not seen one of those since back in my grand mother house back in 1965.
it was on a corner of a desk by the coal stove . That house had no central heat and no hot water just cold. I remember she let me use it once to type a book report. I remember when she died 3 days later the house burned down , I was told her ghost
did it to stop her kids from fighting over the property.
I want to upgrade from my 1941 Royal KMM to a 1930s or older Underwood. What I think I’ll miss the most is how easy it is to set tabs…even though I very rarely even use the tabs.
I have a 1927 underwood typewriter it needs some things but it works
Ah, yes as I have 20 years on you this and had such a beast (well I think it was the '36 model since it had side and back panels) and it was my first typewriter. My grandmother had it (buying it new) and I inherited it for middle school reports (my handwriting was terrible) as she had she gotten a new travel size Smith-Corona a few years before.
I think the lever next to the left roller knob did 1/2 steps? It's been so long. This is so you could do exponents and subscripts. I could be wrong. Of course as you said the inner one did the single, double or triple line spacing as you said. Those machines wouldn't go anywhere. They could anchor a battleship and yes they did have a tendency to be jam a bit with 2 keys jamming each other if you were a little too fast. Never used the tabs as I only used five spaces for the paragraph indent and it always slowed me down to reach up for the tab.
Many a report I did on those machines for social studies, science and English class. Gosh, it wasn't until college a decade later when Word Star came out on the mini-computers (not PCs) and another decade for Word I think for PCs. Spell checkers were dictionaries, delete was white out or erasable paper, and printers were carbon paper. Had a couple years ago explain to a curious intern what cc meant in e-mails. LOL. I do miss secretaries cleaning up grammar and spelling mistakes though. A second pair of eyes always helped.
@macbookfan33 I have one from 1907. They are actually a joy to type on. better than most computers.
Are you trying to sell it?
I had a chance to buy one, it was in crap shape. Though I have 2 RoYals, one fom the 1940s and a portable from 1948! Great mechanical items!
How to clean believe it or not spray down with Windex and let it drip draw no rubbing needed. trumpet/slide oil on the hammers works good for mine. There you go!
some still need to use those indoor vents because there is no way to hook to outside.
(Ah, I just finished your video and see you figured it out there at the end. You can ignore my last comment haha).
it's not in 100% original condition, you said that spool thing was a replacement and not even the right one :P
Greetings, Bishop.
One more comment.
Remember that we will not develop carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of extensive use of any manual typewriter.
Use shoe polish to shine it and give it more black.
Is this the Jack Valliere who owned the typewriter? If so, so cool! www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20160713/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/160719745
I have completely rebuilt , replace the platen on two of my underwoods, the best advice I can give you is how I learned, join the typewriter club at yahoo., they are the best! They are experts and have been indispensable to my journey in restoring my typewriters, of which I have 9 of them. If you like email me back and I can send you pics of my typewriters. ? Sincerely D.salas
Almost infinite stops, huh? LOL I can tell you are not a mathematician or an astronomer. ;-) Nice demo.
No, I am neither of those.
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