IBM Selectric Typewriters
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I love mechanical things and have tinkered with manual and electric typewriters since my teens. I have always been fascinated by the IBM Selectric, but it was later in life that I finally got my hands on one to explore. I learned to repair/restore them and suddenly I have several of them. Follow this blog to get knowledge on IBM Selectric Typewriters.
IBM Selectric Typewriters
3y ago
As many of you may know, I've been reproducing the Cycle Clutch Pulley, also known as the Main Pulley or Main Hub for IBM Selectric typewriters for a few years now. This grew out of a necessity to source replacement pulleys for the Selectrics that I reconditioned. The original pulleys were injection molded nylon that crack from age. Many of these pulleys are 40 years old or older, so you can't really blame IBM for a bad part since they lasted well beyond the design life of the Selectric. IBM stopped providing parts support for all typewriters when Lexmark was founded and Lexmark stopped ..read more
IBM Selectric Typewriters
5y ago
I have recently moved to the Springfield Missouri area. Now that I'm settled in, I'm restarted my typewriter repair service. I specialize in IBM Selectric typewriters, but I have and can repair antique, vintage manual and electric typewriters and even electronic typewriters.
I repair all kinds of typewriters, IBM or otherwise. I'm located about 6 miles south of Springfield in Nixa, Missouri. Please contact me before coming by. My email address is in my profile ..read more