1950s Steno Machine Repair - Help!
Hi there! Does anyone have knowledge about the repair and maintenance of vintage stenography machines? I am hoping to get this Stenograph Reporter Model from ~1947 as a gift for my friend. The seller has informed me that the wheel that advances the paper is only partially functioning and will need tightening, and that I will need to get my own ink and paper to refill the machine. Is this a task that requires specialty tools and knowledge, or could a beginner with a standard toolkit expect to be able to fix it up?
Top view of steno machine from Facebook Marketplace
Front view of steno machine from Facebook Marketplace
What I believe to be the same model, from Made in Chicago Museum
I know very little about stenography or repair projects like this in general, so any information or guidance is appreciated. Thank you so much for your time and have a lovely day!