Gorgeous. Thanks for reminding me, I really must sort out a new platen for my Bluebird. By the way where did you get that stand for your wera screwdrivers?
a new platen is a solid investment, and a huge quality of life upgrade - dooo eeeeet! my screwdriver stand is an antique forming anvil, seated on a metal plate by rare earth magnets - this keeps the drivers sorted by size, and also keeps the tips magnetized
I have a wee question for ya! I just bought a Bluebird 18b (same as a Torpedo) and the platen is rock hard. Does recovering the platen give a big reduction in noise? As it is it’s way too noisy for me. Thanks!
markdbenson75 there will always be a bit of mechanical noise on a torpedo, but having fresh rubber on the platen makes a world of difference. Also, you should invest in a good felt typewriter pad, since a lot of the perceived noise from a machine actually comes from the surface it sits on; this is the one i use mytypewriter.com/newclassictypewriterpad.aspx
Okay - super weird question. You can see at 0:24 in this video that the ribbon selector lever has three dots - three options - black, stencil, and red.... BUT the bottom selection area (the red) is blocked off by a piece of metal that has been welded to the underside of the selector area. I just bought a 1959 Torpedo 18B and it also has the capability (three gear slots underneath that correspond to the three dots) for three ribbon settings, but there's that damn piece of metal welded in there that only lets me choose black or stencil. ARGH! WHY? (I thought if anyone would know, it would be you.) This means I can only use the upper half of my all black ribbon, unless I flip it upside down to use the other half, which is just dang annoying. Care to enlighten?
Mrs. Blennerhassit - that’s because on some cursive machines you only have those two options: stencil, or ribbon. the typeface is too tall to fit in one half of the ribbon, so they limit you to using a solid color instead of a two color ribbon; otherwise the tops of some letters or the bottoms of others would have inconsistent coloring due to overlapping on the other half of the ribbon.
@@TypewriterJustice Thanks, CB - I was just about ready to go batshit with my Dremel. >8-{ Here's another question - Can I get more life out of my ribbon by turning the spools upside down when it gets used up on this side? Or am I screwed by that same "tall letters" issue again?
Mrs. Blennerhassit - you absolutely can flip that sucker over! the other half might be slightly faded just from exposure, but it will still be an improvement over the worn out half and you’re not likely to notice the fade on the descenders.
@@TypewriterJustice Thanks, man. Will do. Another thing I am a bit frustrated with is the ribbon reverse is not automatic on this Torpedo, and I have to keep taking the ribbon cover off to access the levers. It was sort of cute at first, but I type a lot, and the ribbon isn't half as long as I'd like it to be. I am tempted to tie strings to the levers and run them up out of the opening in the ribbon cover, so I can just pull on them to reverse the ribbon instead of having to fart around removing the cover every ten minutes. Tell me there's a secret lever that I just haven't discovered yet....
I like your video showing the typewriters. However, ALMOST ALWAYS you never show the work. Please show your cleaning or repairs like the other you tubers do.Please do some videos showing how you work on them and making them look as good and functionable as you do. Your typewriters are stunning please show us your tools and shop.
Charles, nice typewriter and nice video! I bought the very nice Hermes 3000 with deluxe case from you last year and have been trying to get in touch with you about another purchase. Do you ever check Facebook messenger?
David Dunn greetings sir! i try like the dickens to avoid FB, but if you’ve sent me a message i’ll see if i can find it & reply :) feel free to email me directly typewriterjustice@gmail.com
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Magnificent. This is one of those things I'd think of as too bloody nice to even use.
I have the same model in the same colors. This machines where built in Frankfurt. Greetings from Germany!
This is absolutely divine.
The machine and the typeface are glamorous! Thanks for the tour.
It's soooooooo pretty!!! 😍
AND cursive??!? 🥺
Trophy Torpedo Typewriter! 🏆
I never knew a cursive typewriter exists!
ohhh there's all kinds of crazy typewriters :)
My first working typewriter
Gorgeous.
Sweet! Love your channel!!
Pete Orta love your work too, buddy :)
Do you have your own collection of typewriters?? would love to see a video of yours!
Wow what a beauty!💖
Oh... It's a beauty!
I really want to buy one of yours typewriters!
Gorgeous. Thanks for reminding me, I really must sort out a new platen for my Bluebird. By the way where did you get that stand for your wera screwdrivers?
a new platen is a solid investment, and a huge quality of life upgrade - dooo eeeeet! my screwdriver stand is an antique forming anvil, seated on a metal plate by rare earth magnets - this keeps the drivers sorted by size, and also keeps the tips magnetized
Howdy, I am huge fan of your channel great machines how does one come about making a purchase from you for one of these fine machines?
Omg I want it 😍
Got it =) what a gift
When I hear your voice, I can imagine you saying “Vern?”
I have a wee question for ya! I just bought a Bluebird 18b (same as a Torpedo) and the platen is rock hard. Does recovering the platen give a big reduction in noise? As it is it’s way too noisy for me. Thanks!
markdbenson75 there will always be a bit of mechanical noise on a torpedo, but having fresh rubber on the platen makes a world of difference. Also, you should invest in a good felt typewriter pad, since a lot of the perceived noise from a machine actually comes from the surface it sits on; this is the one i use mytypewriter.com/newclassictypewriterpad.aspx
Pretty
Dang!
Wow
Okay - super weird question. You can see at 0:24 in this video that the ribbon selector lever has three dots - three options - black, stencil, and red.... BUT the bottom selection area (the red) is blocked off by a piece of metal that has been welded to the underside of the selector area. I just bought a 1959 Torpedo 18B and it also has the capability (three gear slots underneath that correspond to the three dots) for three ribbon settings, but there's that damn piece of metal welded in there that only lets me choose black or stencil. ARGH! WHY? (I thought if anyone would know, it would be you.) This means I can only use the upper half of my all black ribbon, unless I flip it upside down to use the other half, which is just dang annoying. Care to enlighten?
Mrs. Blennerhassit - that’s because on some cursive machines you only have those two options: stencil, or ribbon. the typeface is too tall to fit in one half of the ribbon, so they limit you to using a solid color instead of a two color ribbon; otherwise the tops of some letters or the bottoms of others would have inconsistent coloring due to overlapping on the other half of the ribbon.
@@TypewriterJustice Thanks, CB - I was just about ready to go batshit with my Dremel. >8-{ Here's another question - Can I get more life out of my ribbon by turning the spools upside down when it gets used up on this side? Or am I screwed by that same "tall letters" issue again?
Mrs. Blennerhassit - you absolutely can flip that sucker over! the other half might be slightly faded just from exposure, but it will still be an improvement over the worn out half and you’re not likely to notice the fade on the descenders.
@@TypewriterJustice Thanks, man. Will do. Another thing I am a bit frustrated with is the ribbon reverse is not automatic on this Torpedo, and I have to keep taking the ribbon cover off to access the levers. It was sort of cute at first, but I type a lot, and the ribbon isn't half as long as I'd like it to be. I am tempted to tie strings to the levers and run them up out of the opening in the ribbon cover, so I can just pull on them to reverse the ribbon instead of having to fart around removing the cover every ten minutes. Tell me there's a secret lever that I just haven't discovered yet....
I like your video showing the typewriters. However, ALMOST ALWAYS you never show the work. Please show your cleaning or repairs like the other you tubers do.Please do some videos showing how you work on them and making them look as good and functionable as you do. Your typewriters are stunning please show us your tools and shop.
How much???
Lindee Hopkins already sold, and a gentleman never talks about his ladies ;)
@@TypewriterJustice lolololol
Charles, nice typewriter and nice video! I bought the very nice Hermes 3000 with deluxe case from you last year and have been trying to get in touch with you about another purchase. Do you ever check Facebook messenger?
David Dunn greetings sir! i try like the dickens to avoid FB, but if you’ve sent me a message i’ll see if i can find it & reply :) feel free to email me directly typewriterjustice@gmail.com
I need new feet lol
Belle_Bookworm 25 Steve Dade makes them, and they’re worth every penny
Awesome video, I just did a shop tour of a local typewriter shop near me check it out if you get a chance
awesome! bill wahl is a big inspiration to me, wanted to visit his shop for years. nice video tour - thanks!
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Local shop? Huh? They don't have those