There was one in my grandpa's old house. I and my sister used said typewriter when we were kids. Things that I remember about that typewriter were its incredible weight and the length of its platten.
Beautiful. I've never cared for these things, but I've never had one until a few weeks ago. I bought one in a lot of seven typewriters, all dirty and crusty, the Rem17 the worst, but its so, so stout... I looked up the serial number and it was made somewhere in the 2nd half of December, 1941. I have this romantic notion about it being part of a war contract... Its built like a tank for sure. I love the thing already.
Each to their own. We all have our interest and hobbies. Many elderly people still shiver at the thought of being limited the inky fingers and Tipex stains. But I find romance in that!!
Well presented Dr Typewriter, the Rem 17 was probably the best built Remington and certainly the best American machine of it's time , it was replaced by the EJ model which was virtually the same machine with a few cosmetic ans mechanical changes ie the ratchet and pawl ribbon drive was replaced by ball bearing spring loaded clutches, The SJ was redesigned so it nolonger had the removal unit, the ribbon drive and the shift were redsigned and the carriage was basically from the Noisless. Many mechanics believed it was inferior to the J and EJ series because the carriage wasn't firm in its rails, the segment would not lock firmly in place in either the lower or the upper case position and it's half spacing was unreliable, these were not faults in the machine or in it's design but one of fractory assembly and mechanics who failed to grasp the concept. It was a very good machine when set up correctly.
Yes. I have owned an SJ (Super-Riter) as well and it was an enjoyable machine to use. It is funny you should compare it to a Remington Noiseless, since I have owned one of the last Remington Noiseless standard typewriters manufactured, made in 1960. And it was a very similar concoction. They did maintain good quality throughout their run, even into the IBM era.
@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 Good Morning, when referenced the Noiseless and the SJ, I was referring to the SJ carriage rails being the same or very similar in design to the Noiseless, you will recall there was a roll mounted on the escapement wheel stud on which the bottom of the carriage rail sat ,and another roll on an eccentric stud above the rail was adjustable to hold the carriage steady, it was a good adjustment provided the rail was in it's proper position, in many cases it was too high and had to be lowered to bring the adjustment into play....it was a good machine to work on both in the workshop and in the field cheers Bill
The very first typewriter I repaired was a Remington KMC, in 1981 when I was 13 years old. It was a real barnyard case, complete with heavy rust. It took me a month to get everything in working order, and by the time I started Junior High, that fall, I was actually typing my homework with it! Mind you, mine didn't look quite as pristine as this one does, but it would work just as well! I like the aftermarket keys on this one. Ironically, this typewriter is ahead of the Super-Riter in terms of features because of the spring-controlled margins. Talk was Royal sued over that account. Their typewriters had "Magic Margin," which was essentially the same thing.
They are very nice machines to write with. They still have some of that charisma that the old No.12 and No.16s had back in the day. I saw one in Columbo recently. I still type my homework on typewriters. Currently working on a final essay for my Special Events Management course. :)
Hola, muchas gracias por tu video. Es genial el estado en que se encuentra. Quisiera preguntar: tengo una similar (pero sin las teclas KMC). Pues bien, necesito cambiar la correa que mueve el carro, ya que esta se corto. ¿Me podrías ayudar con algo de información sobre cómo quitar el carro y la forma en que va la correa? Cualquier dato me ayudaría. Muchas gracias por todo.
I found one of these typewriters at a flea market for $7.00 and it worked perfectly. Then my brother dropped the box it was in while moving. Since then I have to hit the space bar after every letter, it will not automatically advance. Otherwise it seems to operate fine. Do you have any suggestions what may be wrong with my Remington no. 17?
They are good machines, I discovered that while I was cleaning these machines. I am sorry to hear your typewriter suffered damage. The way that a type-bar advances the carriage is by a U-bar behind the segment, the type-bar pushes against, that trips the escapement, and therefor advances a space. Either your U-bar is jammed, (in the compressed position, as you say you can still type; i.e. hit the page), or there is a link between the escapement and the U-bar that has become damage or disconnected. However, I assume it is your U-bar. What you can try is if you have a rubber tent-hammer (the same kind you tap your tent-pins with) lightly tap the segment, and keep trying the keys. If it is the U-bar, and it is jammed, this could free it up. Otherwise, check the space mechanism, mainly where the keys are located, to see if something has become disconnected or damaged.
I have recently bought a Remington Rand 17 KMC in perfect conditions. The keys of it are metallic and black, different from your Remington. It`s a Spanish version. It`s in amazing conditions. Could you tell me how much it cost? I`ve bought it by less than 25 dollar. I live in Mexico City. Greetings.
Hello Jose, I can't determine the exact value of your typewriter as many aspects make up the overall value of a typewriter. I can tell however, that $25 for any typewriter is considered a good deal.
The keys on this typewriter are not original to the machine. They look like they were replaced in the early 1950s. I know this because i have the exact same machine. The original keys were black bakelite, which doesnt always keep its shape. In fact, on my machine, some of the keys are visibly misshapen. The green keys are an improvement.
This particular machine uses the "toggle" mechanism, found in Remington and Underwood Noiseless typewriters, Remington portables, Model 17s-on, and electrics, Underwood SX-150, and electrics. There are core-only spools for machines that come with metal tops for the spool cups. You can get a pair of these from another typewriter, or use the flange-style spools. If you do have the tops, you really don't need spools at all--just tie a knot in the end of the ribbon and slide into the slot opposite of the toggle link.
There was one in my grandpa's old house. I and my sister used said typewriter when we were kids. Things that I remember about that typewriter were its incredible weight and the length of its platten.
I bought one 7 to 8 years ago that has a 19inch carriage. 2-41xxxx Remington rand 17. Looks weird but I find it fascinating. Thumbs up for the upload
Thanks very much!
Beautiful. I've never cared for these things, but I've never had one until a few weeks ago. I bought one in a lot of seven typewriters, all dirty and crusty, the Rem17 the worst, but its so, so stout... I looked up the serial number and it was made somewhere in the 2nd half of December, 1941. I have this romantic notion about it being part of a war contract... Its built like a tank for sure. I love the thing already.
Each to their own. We all have our interest and hobbies. Many elderly people still shiver at the thought of being limited the inky fingers and Tipex stains. But I find romance in that!!
Well presented Dr Typewriter, the Rem 17 was probably the best built Remington and certainly the best American machine of it's time , it was replaced by the EJ model which was virtually the same machine with a few cosmetic ans mechanical changes ie the ratchet and pawl ribbon drive was replaced by ball bearing spring loaded clutches, The SJ was redesigned so it nolonger had the removal unit, the ribbon drive and the shift were redsigned and the carriage was basically from the Noisless. Many mechanics believed it was inferior to the J and EJ series because the carriage wasn't firm in its rails, the segment would not lock firmly in place in either the lower or the upper case position and it's half spacing was unreliable, these were not faults in the machine or in it's design but one of fractory assembly and mechanics who failed to grasp the concept. It was a very good machine when set up correctly.
Yes. I have owned an SJ (Super-Riter) as well and it was an enjoyable machine to use. It is funny you should compare it to a Remington Noiseless, since I have owned one of the last Remington Noiseless standard typewriters manufactured, made in 1960. And it was a very similar concoction. They did maintain good quality throughout their run, even into the IBM era.
@@dr.typewriter-venneburgtyp121 Good Morning, when referenced the Noiseless and the SJ, I was referring to the SJ carriage rails being the same or very similar in design to the Noiseless, you will recall there was a roll mounted on the escapement wheel stud on which the bottom of the carriage rail sat ,and another roll on an eccentric stud above the rail was adjustable to hold the carriage steady, it was a good adjustment provided the rail was in it's proper position, in many cases it was too high and had to be lowered to bring the adjustment into play....it was a good machine to work on both in the workshop and in the field cheers Bill
The very first typewriter I repaired was a Remington KMC, in 1981 when I was 13 years old. It was a real barnyard case, complete with heavy rust. It took me a month to get everything in working order, and by the time I started Junior High, that fall, I was actually typing my homework with it! Mind you, mine didn't look quite as pristine as this one does, but it would work just as well! I like the aftermarket keys on this one. Ironically, this typewriter is ahead of the Super-Riter in terms of features because of the spring-controlled margins. Talk was Royal sued over that account. Their typewriters had "Magic Margin," which was essentially the same thing.
They are very nice machines to write with. They still have some of that charisma that the old No.12 and No.16s had back in the day. I saw one in Columbo recently. I still type my homework on typewriters. Currently working on a final essay for my Special Events Management course. :)
Hola, muchas gracias por tu video. Es genial el estado en que se encuentra. Quisiera preguntar: tengo una similar (pero sin las teclas KMC). Pues bien, necesito cambiar la correa que mueve el carro, ya que esta se corto. ¿Me podrías ayudar con algo de información sobre cómo quitar el carro y la forma en que va la correa? Cualquier dato me ayudaría. Muchas gracias por todo.
I found one of these typewriters at a flea market for $7.00 and it worked perfectly. Then my brother dropped the box it was in while moving. Since then I have to hit the space bar after every letter, it will not automatically advance. Otherwise it seems to operate fine. Do you have any suggestions what may be wrong with my Remington no. 17?
They are good machines, I discovered that while I was cleaning these machines.
I am sorry to hear your typewriter suffered damage. The way that a type-bar advances the carriage is by a U-bar behind the segment, the type-bar pushes against, that trips the escapement, and therefor advances a space. Either your U-bar is jammed, (in the compressed position, as you say you can still type; i.e. hit the page), or there is a link between the escapement and the U-bar that has become damage or disconnected. However, I assume it is your U-bar.
What you can try is if you have a rubber tent-hammer (the same kind you tap your tent-pins with) lightly tap the segment, and keep trying the keys. If it is the U-bar, and it is jammed, this could free it up. Otherwise, check the space mechanism, mainly where the keys are located, to see if something has become disconnected or damaged.
The machine has a great sound. In other Remington 17-KMC videos the sound is rather muted. How come yours is louder?
Perhaps my old Mini-DV Sony handycam had more AC-bias than I thought.
I have recently bought a Remington Rand 17 KMC in perfect conditions. The keys of it are metallic and black, different from your Remington. It`s a Spanish version. It`s in amazing conditions. Could you tell me how much it cost? I`ve bought it by less than 25 dollar. I live in Mexico City. Greetings.
Hello Jose,
I can't determine the exact value of your typewriter as many aspects make up the overall value of a typewriter. I can tell however, that $25 for any typewriter is considered a good deal.
You`re wellcome. Dr. Typewriter. Congratulation for your job.
Thank you.
I just got one and am trying to learn more. Having a hard time locating model number. Any advice?
If it is the same as this one it will be a KMC.
The keys on this typewriter are not original to the machine. They look like they were replaced in the early 1950s.
I know this because i have the exact same machine. The original keys were black bakelite, which doesnt always keep its shape. In fact, on my machine, some of the keys are visibly misshapen.
The green keys are an improvement.
i just found one at the dump. 1942
Can someone please help me locate a ribbon for a Model 17!?
Ribbon is a standard 1/2", though.
This particular machine uses the "toggle" mechanism, found in Remington and Underwood Noiseless typewriters, Remington portables, Model 17s-on, and electrics, Underwood SX-150, and electrics. There are core-only spools for machines that come with metal tops for the spool cups. You can get a pair of these from another typewriter, or use the flange-style spools. If you do have the tops, you really don't need spools at all--just tie a knot in the end of the ribbon and slide into the slot opposite of the toggle link.