tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post1078732661486481446..comments2023-04-27T06:14:51.777-07:00Comments on clickthing: Dear Mr. Remington: AYFKM?mpclemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-48732986579309785152014-10-18T21:05:07.134-07:002014-10-18T21:05:07.134-07:00HA! As I always say, "Remington, typing more...HA! As I always say, "Remington, typing more but enjoying it less!"Martin A. Rice, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11855770090552152269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-34317670893825013602012-06-01T18:57:02.498-07:002012-06-01T18:57:02.498-07:00The covers on my Underwood 77 (Yes, a clone of the...The covers on my Underwood 77 (Yes, a clone of the Noiseless 7) will wind the ribbon as well. I'm also currently using a universal spool from Mytypewriter.com, and it works well, though it makes the spool covers sit higher than they normally would otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-31415198422347229072012-05-08T07:24:42.271-07:002012-05-08T07:24:42.271-07:00@Richard: Perhaps they do turn, although it's ...@Richard: Perhaps they do turn, although it's a friction-fit, so I worry about stripping out the inside. I will give them a try. My son has our "noisy noiseless" Model 1: I'll check his, too.<br /><br />I'll be sure to place my full scorn on the Noiseless company for their engineering decision, though I still find it hard to believe that someone didn't realize the nuisance of those spool-less ribbons.mpclemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-54847495434469945442012-05-08T07:22:17.095-07:002012-05-08T07:22:17.095-07:00Judith here. That red circle on my pic was to sho...Judith here. That red circle on my pic was to show Tom Furrier at Cambridge Typewriter what I needed - I'd never seen the Remington innards before and didn't know how to describe what was missing!<br /><br />As for the inky finger problem - I bought a box of 100-count vinyl gloves in the paint department of my local Menards (http://bit.ly/JdpRK4). I get multiple uses out of a single pair, so I am set for a good while. <br /><br />I've also seen latex gloves at Michael's crafts, but I find them irritating to my skin.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716960326168886178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-46767532659641692192012-05-08T04:39:24.440-07:002012-05-08T04:39:24.440-07:00A useful post that obviously struck a chord!
The ...A useful post that obviously struck a chord!<br /><br />The ribbon covers on the Noiseless 7 are supposed to turn; there must be something jammed on yours.<br /><br />I have a Noiseless (not Remington, but the 3-bank standard machine made in the '20s) and it uses this same sort of core. So we can blame the Noiseless Typewriter Co., not Remington, for introducing the idea. Remington kept it for their noiseless typewriters (both portable and, I think, standard) when they bought the company. In the '50s they decided, for some reason, to start using these cores on all their machines.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-24968410573872455452012-05-08T01:37:28.844-07:002012-05-08T01:37:28.844-07:00@Michael: On my Remington Deluxe Noiseless, the ri...@Michael: On my Remington Deluxe Noiseless, the ribbon covers do operate (wind up) the ribbon!maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-59397742182114123392012-05-07T22:39:49.130-07:002012-05-07T22:39:49.130-07:00Fascinating post - I first came across this on my ...Fascinating post - I first came across this on my Noiseless 7, but I have gotten so used to respooling ribbons for my various Olivettis (I keep a few Olivetti-specific spools around for just this purpose) that I didn't think much of it once I had completed the task. In fact, I just assumed that Remington had gotten with the times and standardized with their later bulbous line of Quiet-Riters, but that is annoying if they still kept up with the proprietary spools! I have learned to be zen about inky fingers... fortunately once renewed, the ribbons last a while on my typers since I distribute the workload amongst several of them. A light load it is too, as I've never used up a new ribbon! Hmmm...Adwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-330345398724506512012-05-07T19:45:07.451-07:002012-05-07T19:45:07.451-07:00seriously - it had to be said.
The FP has somethin...seriously - it had to be said.<br />The FP has something similar too.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-55394714345864515832012-05-07T19:04:47.559-07:002012-05-07T19:04:47.559-07:00I had no idea they had a different system. Theres ...I had no idea they had a different system. Theres always an education on the typosphere. :)- a typebarheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582684370284561165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-22765614119779918232012-05-07T18:57:29.148-07:002012-05-07T18:57:29.148-07:00I have had no issues with inexpensive 'univers...I have had no issues with inexpensive 'universal' ribbons, which have the pop-out core. They seem to be fairly easy to come by, and work brillantly, although they don't have the eyelets in them for the auto-reverse. <br /><br />I'll keep the spool and re-wind them afterwards, but I've been able to buy them quite easily. <br /><br />The biggest problem I have had, was one seller forgetting to send me the product. I have three of them, one on the typer, and two in reserve. <br /><br />And my Quiet-riter is by FAR my favorite. I'm also hoping to get hold of one of these older barrel styled units (As you have pictured). I have the later unit, and I'm considering painting it.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-38476621030165436542012-05-07T17:05:12.324-07:002012-05-07T17:05:12.324-07:00yes - the funky unfriendly ribbon spools on the -R...yes - the funky unfriendly ribbon spools on the -Riters. Annoying, but I got used to spooling a new ribbon on. Still - despite the UX problem - it's my go-to machine for a serious writing session. Suggest wearing medical gloves!rino breebaarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732964644950027323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-88512794844484269822012-05-07T16:17:20.844-07:002012-05-07T16:17:20.844-07:00@Rob: I don't know about other models, but on ...@Rob: I don't know about other models, but on the Noiseless 7, that knob doesn't turn at all. The central shaft that runs up through the spool is fixed, so you either have to use your finger or a tool to wind the ribbon on, or use a cover like Judith's to spin the "spool."<br /><br />This is a shame, too, since every Remington I've had was a snappy typer, regardless of the era. But passing them along to someone usually requires a lot of disclaimers and apologies about inky fingers.mpclemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807147515549175803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-43849275183383140222012-05-07T16:03:13.662-07:002012-05-07T16:03:13.662-07:00Well, for me, that core solution is one of Remingt...Well, for me, that core solution is one of Remington's endearing idiosyncrasies. The Portable and Mod.5 are different again with smaller-than-average but otherwise 'normal' spools. I'd assumed the little knobs on the ribbon covers of a Noiseless Portable, say, were to help wind on fresh ribbon... or maybe the separate core was a brilliant marketing ploy to sell own-brand ribbons. Think hp and toner cartridges today.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-23226050320045960242012-05-07T15:40:59.214-07:002012-05-07T15:40:59.214-07:00This is why I was so excited to find new-old stock...This is why I was so excited to find new-old stock ribbons at Spitzfaden's in Cinci - because for a couple of bucks I could get a color ribbon ON THE CORRECT CORE. I wish I'd picked up more of them now.<br /><br />The Noiseless desktop machine I just got (and the #6 and #10, I believe) have that awesome crank on the side that makes all that winding a bit less tedious ("sidewinder?").Duffy Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105074089216551597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-30120741450454907202012-05-07T15:19:04.565-07:002012-05-07T15:19:04.565-07:00You have covered the worst thing about a Remington...You have covered the worst thing about a Remington typewriter. Mine would not be so polite. I like my machine and hate those blasted rings and open ribbons.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-14374524284924642862012-05-07T12:40:08.891-07:002012-05-07T12:40:08.891-07:00I agree, absolutly annoying. Curse you, Remington!...I agree, absolutly annoying. Curse you, Remington!Ryan Adneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638154287454314617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-48255727375337086492012-05-07T10:44:15.639-07:002012-05-07T10:44:15.639-07:00Oh. My. God.
I knew they had that stubborn system,...Oh. My. God.<br />I knew they had that stubborn system, but i never realised what pain it is to replace. Must. Find. Underwood spool.maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-10046450559674675072012-05-07T10:02:46.453-07:002012-05-07T10:02:46.453-07:00Thanks so much for this, Mike. The close up photo...Thanks so much for this, Mike. The close up photos are especially useful. I am not of the patient sort when it comes to these machines, however. (I have 2 Rems.) Must decide if I wanna bother keeping 'em or not. I DO like their typing action . . . sigh.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716960326168886178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-15080142096158934252012-05-07T09:59:31.232-07:002012-05-07T09:59:31.232-07:00Let this be a lesson to all new collectors: even i...Let this be a lesson to all new collectors: even if two things look as they they are interchangeable, adds are they aren't. And in cases like this when you don't think you'll need extra spools or rings, save them anyway - you'll be rewarded in the long run!wordrebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08477017129873915137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058472817603514138.post-39031100939788074652012-05-07T09:12:01.237-07:002012-05-07T09:12:01.237-07:00I have some of those standard ribbon spools, bough...I have some of those standard ribbon spools, bought at Mytypewriter.com , that have the removable center ring. I haven't tried them on any of my Remingtons, however, but am assured that they will work.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.com