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Yes Squatch, that "Internet" ribbon is brand new one I got from a customer who tried ordered this junk "On-Line" from Amazon ? They are inferior in every way, But I used that on purpose, using a used or dry ribbon helps with fine tuning the print IF I was to use a good "phoenix typewriter" ribbon, that prints darker, it would mask imperfections in print quality
Great video, I bought the same Royal model typewriter and I had no idea how to start fixing this issue until I saw this video, Shift motion adjustment, I'm so glad that you Sir are not only keeping the typewriter repair business alive but sharing your knowledge, keep it up!
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 oh wow. You don’t happen to have a photo to help me find them do you? Looked everywhere but certainly haven’t checked the sides yet
@@md36stewart Not sure I have picture, can't post picture here Best resource is this Maintenance Group, they will have pictures & advice facebook.com/groups/typewritermaintenance
I had purchased a couple of those office ribbons and they were just the same as the ribbon from the machine. Phoenix ribbons are much darker than the one he is showing.
Duane, nice fix with those set screws. What do you do about a set screw that is seized? I don't want to mar up that slot. (There's always a new, unseen problem) By the way, thanks for these videos, that make a difference.
A broken screw can be a deal breaker sometimes People say to use "easy outs" but doesn't work on these small screws Drilling it out and dealing with the aftermath is another option, good luck
What size is the nut you're loosening and then tightening? I seem to recall that these are metric, even though this is an American-made machine, but I could be mistaken.
Seems like they should be SAE, but that is a 5.5mm driver, in fact that driver is a specifically designed for these adjustments because it has a bored out center that will accommodate a long screwdriver so you can hold the nut driver while turning the screwdriver that fits down center. That 5.5 driver also has a very narrow shaft diameter for these tight fitting spots.
@@johnpjonesch You must have read my mind. I was just looking at a later (1951) Royal QDL and there is less room between the carriage rails and the adjustment nuts. I'm trying to figure out what kind of wrench I can fit into that tight space. @Phoenix Typewriter - are you familiar with this?
@@rossman1600 a 7/32" nut driver or 1/4" socket will fit in there. I was just adjusting a '52 QDL yesterday. Once the nut is loose use a small screwdriver to rotate the nut up a few turns. Once you find the setting you want back the screw a little so when you tighten the nut back the same amount you are back at your adjustment spot. 7/32" is 5.5mm with about .003" difference.
