1973 IBM Selectric II #261655004
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 03-01-2024 at 07:57AM
Last Edit: 03-01-2024 at 10:32AM
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Description:
Saving Selectrics out this Summer in select theaters. Came with the stand, chair and cushions all for the price of...free.
She's locked up. But my old man was a TV repairman and he left me an awesome set of tools. And I've got a set of claw hammers, lighter fluid and marvel mystery oil. This oughta do the trick because I am certainly not playing boomer and reading the manual. I learned everything you need to know about typewriters on reddit anyway.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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