Difference between revisions of "Blickensderfer No. 6"
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* [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Cylinder|Type Cylinder]] | * [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Cylinder|Type Cylinder]] | ||
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* [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Head|Type Head]] | * [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Head|Type Head]] | ||
* [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Key Mechanism|Key Mechanism]] | * [[Blickensderfer 6 Type Key Mechanism|Key Mechanism]] | ||
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==Common Issues== | ==Common Issues== | ||
| + | The most common issue with these typewriters is getting gummed up over time with tar from cigars, pipes, and cigarettes and general dust. They also suffer from overzealous oiling that attracts dirt. Almost all issues can be fixed with a thorough cleaning. | ||
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| + | The other common issue is major difficulty in putting the "type head" back on correctly after removing it for a deep cleaning when the mechanism cannot be fully freed without dismantling the machine. See Cleaning and Maintenance for tips on how to reassemble. | ||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
[https://typewriterdatabase.com/blickensderfer.35.typewriter-serial-number-database Typewriter Database Serial Numbers] | [https://typewriterdatabase.com/blickensderfer.35.typewriter-serial-number-database Typewriter Database Serial Numbers] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:22, 25 November 2020
Blickensderfer No. 6
History and General Info
The Blickensderfer No. 6 typewriter is a remake of the Blickensderfer No. 5 cast in aluminum. This made it 2 pounds lighter than its predecessor, but slowed down the production considerably, as aluminum casting was not advanced at the time. The first No. 6 was produced in 1902 and sold for $50 USD.
- Type Cylinder
- Type Samples
- Type Head
- Key Mechanism
- Escapement and Carriage
- General Use
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Ink and Roller
Common Issues
The most common issue with these typewriters is getting gummed up over time with tar from cigars, pipes, and cigarettes and general dust. They also suffer from overzealous oiling that attracts dirt. Almost all issues can be fixed with a thorough cleaning.
The other common issue is major difficulty in putting the "type head" back on correctly after removing it for a deep cleaning when the mechanism cannot be fully freed without dismantling the machine. See Cleaning and Maintenance for tips on how to reassemble.
