IBM selectric 2 II tutorial How to use Typewriter Features Reconditioned Basic operation 101
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Phoenixtypewriter.com here with the famous IBM Selectric 2 w/correction made in early 1980's. We quickly run down some of the basic features of the IBM typewriter in this video. Most our selectric 2's resell for $ 295.00, Best price around ! We have machines in many colors to choose from & can custom paint the Selectric's too.
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This is a dying art. Thank you for keeping it alive, so thoroughly!
I just got a used ibm selectric ii and this video was really useful to learn the basics, thanks!
I love your videos, man, especially the ones about the IBM Selectrics. I just bought a Selectric III and I love it! Brings back so many memories. There is nothing like the sound that a Selectric makes when one is typing on it. 🤙
Thank you so much for this! I just bought one of these today. It’s been so long since I’ve used one of these, I couldn’t remember any of it. THANK YOU!!
I love that I found this video cuz I have this exact one my grandparents have left in their house so I’m excited to try to use it🎉
I absolutely loved typing with the Selectric typewriters. Only wish I could afford one in 2024, that is in good condition for they can be costly to repair 😢
Recently picked a working one up for $20, came with ink too! Thank you for the tutorial.
Very Helpful video! We still use our IBM typewriter on a daily basis at the office. Our service guy retired but now we have you so Thank you!
What kind of office is that? I've seen daisywheel typewriters at local banks and the occasional dentist office, but never a Selectric.
I think you mean early seventies for Selectric II, early eighties for Selectric III. I enjoy your videos, they bring back memories about how I spent a lot of my working life.
I had one of these when I was in a bank back in 1975 that had a memory for 50 documents!
I learned to type on an IBM back in high school, in 1987. It turns out I've forgotten a few things about using those incredible machine. I just recently purchased off of eBay a vintage xerox 6020 memory writer. Very interesting. Disabled now, but I want to see if I can beat my time of 98 wpm, maybe 100, or something like that. Thanks.
Thank you. You get to the point and explain it and show it well! Thanks
You, sir, are a gift to the world! Thank you, Duane! You're the best! Cheers from Florida...
Another informative and great presentation by Phoenix Typewriter. Can't thank you enough.
Hello everyone, first timer here. Looks like info and tips are freely shared. Lots of Selectric s. And everyone seems to have knowledge of these machines without formal training. Impressive. I'll be glad to offer my two bits if can. Nomenclature Alert ! The correct name of the "ball" is referred to as an Element. Thank you 😊
Thanks for show this to children
What a fantastic channel. I've wasted so much money and time on places that don't specialize. I know where I'm shipping my vintage typewriters to from now on
I loved this machine
Thank you for letting me know more about what you do. I agree it would not be good to do something like that for either the seller or the buyer! Take care.
Saw the spherical print head somewhere else had to check it out
Nice run through, thanks.
Very comprehensive. Thanks very much for the information.
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
Wait you can actually undo errors in this typewriter??? Mindblown 🤯
Very informative and helpful! Thanks! 🤗
I want one!
Thank you for clearing that up for me. I just thought you might have sole typewriters.
I do sell a lot of typewriters, all my typewriters are reconditioned, but only ship portables.
IBM selectrics are too risky & expensive ( especially internationally) to ship and impossible to do any warranty work long distance
And with those selectrics being 40 yrs old with 2800 parts, things can go wrong quickly
On the IBM selectric, how do I access the bracket keys? Holding the shift key accesses the "!" key, but I can't figure out how to type the brackets "] ["
Obrigado. Foi de grande ajuda, algumas funções eu não sabia
Só de ver essas máquinas ficos com saidades pois eu era tecnico especialista em IBM seletric aqui em Brasil
Can you make a video on taking off the copy guide/eraser table?
You show how pitch can be adjusted to 10 or 12. But your ball is elite Courier 12. What's the interplay between ball type and pitch selection?
10 pitch, Pica, is larger spacing @ 10 spaces per inch
12 pitch, Elite, is smaller spacing @ 12 spaces per inch
10 pitch ball will have larger type, set to match 10 pitch print spacing will be standard
12 pitch ball will have small type, used in 10 pitch setting the printed type will spread out,
10 pitch ball will have larger type, used in 12 pitch setting the printed type will crowd, the letter M will touch itself
Can you please help? The ribbon isn't rolling as I type. It's marking only one single sector of the ribbon ink and won't turn as I type. The ribbon seems like its just like yours all ribbon rolled on the left side and nothing on the right side and as I type the ribbon remains all rolled on the left side the left bobin
Can't do much long distance, You can make sure ribbon is installed correctly, th-cam.com/video/BXBNMPc6rbg/w-d-xo.html
If everything is installed right then typewriter has a problem, sticky parts, gear broken, troubleshooting would need to be done
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 after looking better into it I realized that the problem is with that center column that should move towards the right side but its stucked in position.
@@TheDormonid Very common.... th-cam.com/video/IAej9KZhZ3Q/w-d-xo.html
Helpful video. This looks identical to my Remington Rand. .. same device, different name?
Yes, Remington SR101 is a Selectric clone, IBM lost a lawsuit to Remington, part of the settlement
was IBM gave Remington permission/blueprints for the Selectric.
Very interesting story told in detail somewhere in internet land . . . .
Very good Video :), but can i ask you a question in a PN? I have buy an IBM Selectric II, but have a little problem with her.
I answer question along with 5 other selectric mechanics in the golfball group, link
( facebook.com/groups/gbtwshop ) or contact me . . .
i just bought one . it seem to be working but makes a humming noise similar to a running PC is that normal ?
Well these do have a motor and operational shaft that turn while machine is on and running, so some noise is normal.
Very well serviced machines are hard to tell they are on sometimes . . . .
Others have noises, vibrations, clicks, etc. I would have to hear it to tell you if it was normal
Very nice! I have a Correcting Selectric II, very similar to this one. I believe mine is from 1976. How would I go about fixing the return? When you press return, it indexes the platen, but only moves back so far. Not all the way to the edge of the paper...
Most likely a sticky latch gummed up from the old oil coagulating. Could be operational shaft cams are not pushing the mechanism far enough to latch up. Could also be the margin rack out of adjustment. Could be the tab not disengaging, over-riding the latch up process. Could be couple other things. No simple answer.
My typewriter keeps on getting stuck at the 50 on the front. What do I do?
Look for the obstruction/troubleshoot, check the lower operational covers for warpage,
check the tabulator rack for errant tab stop, check the main spring for loose tension,
check the feed roller clearance, check the right transport pulley
My IBM 1 the return key does not set me back down a line to the beginning. What setting is not set right?
Setting are top right corner, minimum is 1 line, so if it's not doing that it's broken somewhere
Phoenix Typewriter ok thank you for the reply! Video was very helpful!
Can you please help? I’m in the U.K. (so can’t really get to you!), with an IBM 196c which has a problem: the carriage will not move on after typing a letter. It moves freely to the right and left after a carriage return but just won’t move one letter space at a time. Same when I hit the space bar. Do you have any suggestions as I think the last repair person in the U.K. has now retired…
Definitely not enough information to answer. Does space cam cycle ? Is it stuck in correction dead key mode ? Does tab work ?
I would consider joining the best resource for Selectric repair = facebook.com/groups/gbtwshop
You have access to 10 IBM mechanics + me, you can post pictures and videos, tons of information
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 Thank you so much for replying so quickly. I'll post a couple of videos onto the resource you mention to try and answer the questions you've asked. I'm not sure what a space cam cycle is, but something definitely moves under the carriage when the space bar is pressed. I've videoed that. Also, it IS stuck in correction key mode, yes. And the tab does work, as does the carriage 'move to the right' key, and the carriage return. I've videoed that too. Hopefully someone might have an answer for me.
my return button doesn't reset to the start of the page but instead just jumps down to the next line in the same position. anyone know how to correct this?
Of course I know how to fix this as well as All problems with IBM Selectrics, 40+ years as IBM Master Mechanic
How to tell you how to fix this is another whole issue, return mech is sticking more than likely,
Chemical flush complete return linkage and trip, cams etc.
When I type fast the letters get out of place and overlap. Would you happen to know what is causing that? I think I heard you mention the solution in one of your vids, but I can’t find it...Thanks for all your videos and tips.
More trouble shooting would need to be done because multiple things can cause mis-prints. 1st is to analyze the mis-print, then clean inner ring of typeball, then clean & relube all rotate pulleys & make sure all is turning freely. Then make sure carrier is moving freely & keeping up with action. Also should check escapement rack make sure it's not hanging up there. Could be the interlocks are sticking. Could be the keyboard interposer trips are sticking. These IBM selectric need to be properly serviced & now-a days the old 30yr+ oils have coagulated & are causing slow response, which can cause mis-prints & strange behavior.
I have one of these but it doesn’t have a slot for correction tape,the keys won’t move, and whenever I press a key it freaks out. What should i do?
Quick answer is bring it to a professional typewriter mechanic, Probably sticky, gummed up parts, Isolate and flush/clean
Long answer is study the theory of operation of the IBM Selectric, get familiar with how it should work, then troubleshoot typewriter and clean and service and repair as needed, Btw this took me 10 years . . . . .
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How would I go about cleaning the keys if they're very sluggish to return from the depressed position? Also, if the typewriter starts machinegunning dashes at random when keys are pressed, is that something that can be fixed easily?
Main culprit of these IBM now-a-days is the 30+ year old oils coagulating, here's a cleaning method......
th-cam.com/video/gLwpre5-QFA/w-d-xo.html
My IBM, Correcting Selectric II, goes past the right margin retainer pin (sorry, don't know the exact term for it).
The margin pin looks intact, and doesn't appear to be broken.
Do you have a video demonstrating how to troubleshoot this?
Maybe this will help.... th-cam.com/video/rsSG0L0Ts2E/w-d-xo.html
If I were to buy a selectric, and I transported it myself, (it would be about 100 miles), do you have any advice on how to get it home safely?
Transported by car ? Trunk would work
I just got this from a auction and it was hidden in one of the boxes
I dont normally deal with typewriters so I dont know if this is worth trying to sell or not. The keys are kind of sticky and idk how to turn it on even lol. Any tips or something? Loved the video I'm sure it'd be very helpful if I knew anything about these😂
These have 40 yr old oil thru out machine that has turned to glue
Most all selectrics need chemical washing nowadays just to get started
These are worth $0 until they have been properly serviced
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 Okay thank you!
the Old English text on my ball element, does "machine gun" typing when I key the "e,"then almost simultaneously it hyphens, e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e- non stop! how do I prevent that? Bakersfield , CA have no technicians to checking or repairs! I use Selectric to type a Bilingual Newsletter to my dancers, & can fit more words than on the PC. PC has NO Old English Text.
Sounds like sticky parts, many things can cause cycle clutch not to latch up (repeat)
There are a bunch of typewriter shops in California : site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-repair.html
Here's a question: I noticed a few keys, such as the "1" key, have four or five symbols. Seeing as there appears to only be a "shift" key, and no other "modifer" keys, how do you use those?
IBM would have different balls, usually 4, that would have different set of symbols. The key-tops on most selectric II were universal & listed several per effected key-top. If you ordered a Selectric 1 with a type ball with special symbols the machine would be fitted with corresponding key-tops to match. Some selectric 2's were also delivered with only the matching key-tops when order with special type ball. Selectric 3's added 8 characters to the type ball thus eliminating this some, but they still had mutable choices also. I have a IBM type chart that shows the type style & the different part numbers associated with each special symbol-ed balls. BTW, right below the plastic piece that you pry open on the type element to change it is a 3 digit code for that balls exact style. I will try to add the chart to the end of the video.
Phoenix Typewriter
Ok. That makes sense.
I was going to ask the same question!! How do you type the number 1!!! :)
I have the Correcting Selectric II also. It works well but makes A LOT of noise when turned on. Do you have any idea what the problem might be? I wonder if I could get it serviced somewhere. Does anyone do that kind of work anymore! :)
IBM selectrics can make a variety of noises, rattles, clicks & thumps. I would have to hear it clearly & then I could tell you, usually exactly, what is wrong & what it needs to get it repaired. Without regular maintenance those selectrics occur compound problems too. I'm in Phoenix, I know of at least 50 typewriter shops across the USA that could service your machine, what part of the country are you in ?
Thank you very much for the reply. I live in King George, VA. I'd love to get my typewriter repaired. I love your videos! They have been very helpful.
Go to this site ....... look up your state and see if you can find a local shop with IBM selectric experience. If center hub is good, I can fix any selectric for between 65.00 & 95.00. East coast shops tend to be high priced for same service.
site.xavier.edu/polt/typewriters/tw-repair.html
Do i have a de luxe version? I have so much more buttoms?
Is there a deluxe version??
They made a lot of special selectrics, composers & such.
Send me a pic & I will be able to see what you have.
How to do that. Iam from Holland
i buy it for 15 euro
Take photo, email it to me direct
Rushjensen@aol.com
Do you sell to Canada? at all? would you be able to help me in some way from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. No harm in asking?
Sell what ? I have sent supplies and other small stuff internationally, sure.
Phoenixtypewriter.com / rushjensen@aol.com
Every bank in the united states had a type writer for signature card each account but how to detect faked signature is nit easy
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Where is the serial number located? Thank you
8:12 , right near middle of viewing area, below the letters werwerwer on the paper,
Just left of the correction ribbon spool, stamped on the frame, is the serial number
Some machines that number is on the right side of the frame
Anyone here after watching silicon Valley?