Sigh. I know the new-to-me typewriter it came out of, but not the WHERE/WHAT of it.
So far, everything I know to check is working correctly, and random typings (vs specific function checks) have revealed no new secrets.
I am pretending that this spring went missing whilst in previous hands, and someone simply replaced it with another.
(sigh)
As unhappily encountered when searching for information:
https://vintage-typewriter-repair.topicbarn.com/carriage-sticking
Turns out, strategic vintage backlighting and extra fingers are key when tackling a, er, Jimery(?-- AI garble 🙄) machine.
Be careful out there, folks. 🤣
Question: is there something specific to clean and perhaps even (gasp) oil, if the line spacing ratchet function is stiff in a way that it doesn't engage with initial carriage arm pressure, and one needs carriage travel/better leverage to activate it? Is more a feel thing than function issue, the spacing works once enough gentle pressure is applied.
Deluxe Tinker, Explorer, Mountaineer
[open to tips re: why my image doesn't appear in forum view? 🤦🏼]
Mountaineer, Explorer, Deluxe Tinker 🍔
(No idea why the image isn't shown in List View, requiring a clickthrough.... 🤔)
A friend passed a series of these permanent signs on a TN(?) highway yesterday.
Is this to indicate a lack of an even shoulder? Drop off into grass...? Chasm Eject Ahead?
Thanks for any actual identification. 😄
