I have restored countless things during my life, from cars and bikes to audio gear to cameras and I'd say the only ethics when it comes to restoration is: Only modify things in it's functionality if it makes them more useful in their intended functionality and doesn't hinder future repairs (worst thing on old cars is to figure out the rats nest of wiring someone has done 30 years ago because they had to bodge a 1990s CD changer into a 1970s car). If you replace parts, use parts of equal or better quality. If you have to redesign something, do it in a way that it will last longer then the rest of the item. But when it comes to aesthetics, there are no rules. Even if everyone calls something ugly ... if you like it, go for it. Those are not unique pieces of art someone has crafted, they are mass produced products of their time.
About repair and preservation of history. Those are manufactured consumer goods. Sold in relatively high numbers. If the machine is not a rare model, somebody repainting it, changing the keys, putting some glitery thingies on it is just fine! You are't *destroying a unique piece of art*, you are re-decorating a old tool that you just fixed for fun. I've seen people repaint vintage cameras recently, was a little trend in the AnalogCommunity subreddit. I think about it the same way. They made millions of Canon AE-1, if you want yours to be green instead of chromed silver, go for it
If the space bar is yellowed with age, you could probably just cover it up with peroxide and hit it with a UV light. There’s a lot of guides online on how to do it. :)
You can use heat shrink tube on the feed rollers to give them their grip back. It will be in the electrical section at the hardware store. 3/8" or 1/2" will work on most rollers.
Yikes! What a major project to take on. I think the space bar would look good painted red to match those other keys. I couldn't take on a project that intense LOL
Love all your videos. You give me hope that I also can save a typewriter ( not a rust bucket but others). Not a fan of the bling but that’s me🤷♀️. It’s impressive how you figured things out. Could you have bleached the space bar to make it white or is there another solution other than bling???
Your videos always give me the courage to do repairs on a busted typewriter. Unfortunately, all of the busted typewriters in my area are being sold for $200+ 😭💔
Wow, a return visit to the Island of Lost Typewriters, a strange and disquieting place that I, myself, would never go. No matter; you may think you’re telling the tale of a typewriter, but what you’re really doing is teaching us how - if one simply puts their mind to it - how one can get most any job done. This is really a lesson in Perseverance. (One that involves Un-Bedazzeling 101, something I don’t even want to think about). I suspect you were a dogged sleuth, analyst or mechanic in a past life, or maybe all three. Anyway, good job!
Fascinating! A "diamond in the rough" maybe? Wow! So much bedazzlement! Of course, while you were soaking the case parts I was yelling at the screen "GOO GONE!!", although I didn't know what effect it might have on the finish. My wife trained me that it IS the answer for sticky problems like this. Yes, difficult problems can often be figured out with some real time away from the problem. A lot of restorers want to get the object back to factory-new condition, but then there are the hot-rodders. "We can build it better, faster, stronger!" Well, prettier, anyway. I don't have a problem repainting something, especially if the original finish is damaged. I might have tried to apply more of the original sparkles to try to get it back to the original, if flawed, appearance. But you've retained the idea of the sparkles without any chance that they might interfere with proper function. Epoxy is what we used back in the day before there was Super Glue. The double-stick is an excellent idea. It's easy to work with, and even if it doesn't come off cleanly in the end, there are only a few spots you would need to work on. First rule of troubleshooting: Is it turned on? Stencil setting? DUH! Well done!
You're a brave person taking on that project. This isn't a criticism of your restoration, because you did an awful lot of hard work getting it to work again, but I'm just not a fan of some typewriter décor. Did you try Goo Gone on the glue?
Very interesting watching you take typewriter restoration in an entirely different direction and restoring this machine to its original (modified) condition. I actually liked the beige space bar, reminds me of 5-series Smith-Coronas that sometimes had contrasting spacebars/platen knobs.
I love restoration jobs like this. I ended up having to 3d print a new hinge for my Smith Corona SL 470 when the plastic became brittle. Awesome work Sarah!
Speaking as someone who knows almost nothing about making TH-cam content... your videos keep getting better and better. :-) I like the story - Scratch that - the saga of the Bedazzled Carnegie!
I'm pleased you admitted to the stencil setting boo-boo. We are all human, and it is actually normal to make these kind of mistakes. I like them, even, as they are "simple to fix" once you know what is happening. There is even a chance that you might not make the same mistake again....for a while!! Haha.
Buying a lousy TW for few bucks or even free and getting it back to life is the best way to enhance the repairing skills and hone them. This video is a good example and encourages to do so. And they way to analyse problems and to fix them, even when it is just a wrong setting, or a little bending something. Great contend and entertaining too.🎉
FINAL COMMENT & UPDATE FOR WHY I'M REALLY HERE: I found a SC Corsair Deluxe on ebay that looked like it had never been opened. Well, it didn't type when I got it. Carriage and ribbon vibrator did not move when keys struck. I was like "f!ck this. I can't keep f!ckin' around with these things." I wait a few days, the person I bought it from gives me my money back and doesn't even ask for it back. I know you've done a few vids with these and I rewatch. I get it apart confidently with your help. I know nothing about these things, but one part looked bent. I played around for a while and thought "well, maybe that is how it's supposed to be?" I finally gave in after I found that the ribbon selector arm wasn't working and the bent part was connected to that section of moving parts in the machine. I decided to bend it and it bent so easily right back to where it was supposed to be and suddenly every single damn key types and the ribbon vibrator moves and the selector for the ribbon works! I only snapped two little pieces of plastic off in the front case and it's all inside so you can't even see. Yay. It's a sh!t typer, but it was free and I fixed it on my own! (I just got into collecting (accidentally!) and reusing typewriters this summer.) THANKS!
How brave to tackle this one! Great job and love the video. Whilst retaining the original has it’s place, so does the freedom to be creative. I think both are equally important. There are some really dazzling restorations out there, and some that make you go 'hmm' but limiting all restoration to only the original state is just boring. Art and creativity has its place, even in the typosphere 🤩
I have restored countless things during my life, from cars and bikes to audio gear to cameras and I'd say the only ethics when it comes to restoration is: Only modify things in it's functionality if it makes them more useful in their intended functionality and doesn't hinder future repairs (worst thing on old cars is to figure out the rats nest of wiring someone has done 30 years ago because they had to bodge a 1990s CD changer into a 1970s car). If you replace parts, use parts of equal or better quality. If you have to redesign something, do it in a way that it will last longer then the rest of the item.
But when it comes to aesthetics, there are no rules. Even if everyone calls something ugly ... if you like it, go for it. Those are not unique pieces of art someone has crafted, they are mass produced products of their time.
About repair and preservation of history. Those are manufactured consumer goods. Sold in relatively high numbers. If the machine is not a rare model, somebody repainting it, changing the keys, putting some glitery thingies on it is just fine!
You are't *destroying a unique piece of art*, you are re-decorating a old tool that you just fixed for fun.
I've seen people repaint vintage cameras recently, was a little trend in the AnalogCommunity subreddit. I think about it the same way. They made millions of Canon AE-1, if you want yours to be green instead of chromed silver, go for it
If the space bar is yellowed with age, you could probably just cover it up with peroxide and hit it with a UV light. There’s a lot of guides online on how to do it. :)
It came from a machine in that color actually!
You can use heat shrink tube on the feed rollers to give them their grip back. It will be in the electrical section at the hardware store. 3/8" or 1/2" will work on most rollers.
Yikes! What a major project to take on. I think the space bar would look good painted red to match those other keys. I couldn't take on a project that intense LOL
Love all your videos. You give me hope that I also can save a typewriter ( not a rust bucket but others). Not a fan of the bling but that’s me🤷♀️. It’s impressive how you figured things out. Could you have bleached the space bar to make it white or is there another solution other than bling???
Your videos always give me the courage to do repairs on a busted typewriter. Unfortunately, all of the busted typewriters in my area are being sold for $200+ 😭💔
You're a weirdo. I approve
Wow, a return visit to the Island of Lost Typewriters, a strange and disquieting place that I, myself, would never go. No matter; you may think you’re telling the tale of a typewriter, but what you’re really doing is teaching us how - if one simply puts their mind to it - how one can get most any job done. This is really a lesson in Perseverance. (One that involves Un-Bedazzeling 101, something I don’t even want to think about). I suspect you were a dogged sleuth, analyst or mechanic in a past life, or maybe all three. Anyway, good job!
Fascinating!
A "diamond in the rough" maybe?
Wow! So much bedazzlement!
Of course, while you were soaking the case parts I was yelling at the screen "GOO GONE!!", although I didn't know what effect it might have on the finish. My wife trained me that it IS the answer for sticky problems like this.
Yes, difficult problems can often be figured out with some real time away from the problem.
A lot of restorers want to get the object back to factory-new condition, but then there are the hot-rodders.
"We can build it better, faster, stronger!" Well, prettier, anyway.
I don't have a problem repainting something, especially if the original finish is damaged.
I might have tried to apply more of the original sparkles to try to get it back to the original, if flawed, appearance.
But you've retained the idea of the sparkles without any chance that they might interfere with proper function.
Epoxy is what we used back in the day before there was Super Glue.
The double-stick is an excellent idea. It's easy to work with, and even if it doesn't come off cleanly in the end, there are only a few spots you would need to work on.
First rule of troubleshooting: Is it turned on? Stencil setting? DUH!
Well done!
I was also yelling "Goo Gone" at the screen! :)
Love the video and great work.
But on first inspection, that machine was almost whimpering "kill me, just kill me" -- glad you took on the project.
😂
Sarah, your typewriter journey is a (bedazzeled) beacon of creativity and resilience. Keep shining!
You're a brave person taking on that project. This isn't a criticism of your restoration, because you did an awful lot of hard work getting it to work again, but I'm just not a fan of some typewriter décor. Did you try Goo Gone on the glue?
Yes- it worked on the glue!
Looks like "5 minute crafts" got ahold of that one.
I have never seen a typewriter made of plastic.
Many machines from the 1960s and 70s are!
Typewriters notwithstanding, good rockin' of the widow's peak 🧛♀✍
Very interesting watching you take typewriter restoration in an entirely different direction and restoring this machine to its original (modified) condition. I actually liked the beige space bar, reminds me of 5-series Smith-Coronas that sometimes had contrasting spacebars/platen knobs.
Man, that red Corona was BEAUTIFUL!
I love restoration jobs like this. I ended up having to 3d print a new hinge for my Smith Corona SL 470 when the plastic became brittle. Awesome work Sarah!
Whoaaaa what a transformation! I love that you gave it that sparkle again to keep a reminder of what it once was, wonderful video!
Don't worry. Be bad.
(Michael Jackson).
Sarah is Bedazzling
I Love your channel im have 18 Typewriters and you are the only good Typewriter youtuber that is not an old boring men
Really enjoyed the thought process on this project and it's a great video!!!!
Speaking as someone who knows almost nothing about making TH-cam content... your videos keep getting better and better. :-) I like the story - Scratch that - the saga of the Bedazzled Carnegie!
I'm pleased you admitted to the stencil setting boo-boo. We are all human, and it is actually normal to make these kind of mistakes. I like them, even, as they are "simple to fix" once you know what is happening. There is even a chance that you might not make the same mistake again....for a while!! Haha.
Heh, well I question the decision to re-bedazzle, but still - great job! (:
Buying a lousy TW for few bucks or even free and getting it back to life is the best way to enhance the repairing skills and hone them. This video is a good example and encourages to do so. And they way to analyse problems and to fix them, even when it is just a wrong setting, or a little bending something. Great contend and entertaining too.🎉
Vegetable oil removes adhesive.
Good to know!
@@JustMyTypewriter YES! It's great because it's natural and you typically always have some on hand.
FINAL COMMENT & UPDATE FOR WHY I'M REALLY HERE: I found a SC Corsair Deluxe on ebay that looked like it had never been opened. Well, it didn't type when I got it. Carriage and ribbon vibrator did not move when keys struck. I was like "f!ck this. I can't keep f!ckin' around with these things." I wait a few days, the person I bought it from gives me my money back and doesn't even ask for it back. I know you've done a few vids with these and I rewatch. I get it apart confidently with your help. I know nothing about these things, but one part looked bent. I played around for a while and thought "well, maybe that is how it's supposed to be?" I finally gave in after I found that the ribbon selector arm wasn't working and the bent part was connected to that section of moving parts in the machine. I decided to bend it and it bent so easily right back to where it was supposed to be and suddenly every single damn key types and the ribbon vibrator moves and the selector for the ribbon works! I only snapped two little pieces of plastic off in the front case and it's all inside so you can't even see. Yay. It's a sh!t typer, but it was free and I fixed it on my own! (I just got into collecting (accidentally!) and reusing typewriters this summer.) THANKS!
I want to hear a story about the person who did this finding your video and reaching out to tell the story of why, lol
How brave to tackle this one! Great job and love the video. Whilst retaining the original has it’s place, so does the freedom to be creative. I think both are equally important. There are some really dazzling restorations out there, and some that make you go 'hmm' but limiting all restoration to only the original state is just boring. Art and creativity has its place, even in the typosphere 🤩
A good thing to remove glue is also lighter fluid. Isopropyl alcohol for example is not a solvent for glue.
I was thinking you should totally re-bedazzle it... and then you did! I love it 😂
Thank goodness the World 🌎 has you and people like you. Fantastic job.
Putting a Typewriter in time-out for several days I find is a great way to have a uriqueA moment!😅.
Love the bling! Well done!
Wonderful project! I do love machines with a bit of character to them :)
Carpe Diem does not mean "seize the day". That's a complete misunderstanding