tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post7091454977900609746..comments2023-06-23T08:23:34.894-04:00Comments on The Pipe and Grumble: Royal KHM Typewriter RestorationWinstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975027530244662003noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-69951907389304361582017-08-28T22:53:27.538-04:002017-08-28T22:53:27.538-04:00I live in Tulsa Oklahoma and need my KHM restored ...I live in Tulsa Oklahoma and need my KHM restored with the carriage belt fixed , any help greatly appreciatedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427634985586937325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-28891870285830024102014-07-29T19:46:53.319-04:002014-07-29T19:46:53.319-04:00Do not use WD-40, I just bought a KHM and research...Do not use WD-40, I just bought a KHM and research online for the big cleaning it need and I've stumble on professional tips and they all say it shoudn't be used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-24719765205815311642013-08-01T14:25:39.084-04:002013-08-01T14:25:39.084-04:00Hello my friends, I come from Germany and I have a...Hello my friends, I come from Germany and I have a funcional Royal KHM. Do you know somebody who wants to buy it and what ist the value of this typ Royal KHM?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-59821049847407755682012-09-29T14:41:00.585-04:002012-09-29T14:41:00.585-04:00Cameron - I'd not have thought of WD-40 as a p...Cameron - I'd not have thought of WD-40 as a polish; I'll give it a try once I get some of this grime off.<br /><br />Ken - I found that section of Richard's page after typing up the above. I'm going to head to the store for some soft-scrub and cotton rags pretty soon. Fortunately this typewriter has enough surfaces that I can try a few different techniques and see what works best.Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975027530244662003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-43379339290110824122012-09-29T13:34:04.009-04:002012-09-29T13:34:04.009-04:00Also, I loved the inclusion of the 'sticky rib...Also, I loved the inclusion of the 'sticky ribbon' business. I am sure this is going to become something of an inside joke around here! I hope I have the opportunity to make this reference sometime in the future.L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-41403725120831127192012-09-29T13:32:45.621-04:002012-09-29T13:32:45.621-04:00Very nice of your coworker! I have one of these in...Very nice of your coworker! I have one of these in my basement I have been meaning to get to...but you know how that goes. <br /><br />As far as the mainspring is concerned, I think the standard is 2 lbs of pull, although it may vary for a larger machine. It may be worth unwinding that last turn and seeing if it still moves nicely, but if it isn't causing any problems it should be alright. I have never had a mainspring snap while I was using it...only while tightening it. It is not the hardest repair in the world to do, really, fixing the mainspring. <br /><br />I had a similar experience with my Corona Comet DeLuxe. It was completely seized, the typebars anyway. I cleaned it all out, applied oil, and tried again. Still jamming. The next morning, I gave it another shot (or was it two days later?) and it was working beautifully. Just needed some time for the oil to spread and work its magic.<br /><br />I think Richard's Classic Typewriter Page has plenty of info on how to make that machine shine. I use mineral spirits, and then soapy water on a towel. The mineral spirits cleans and gives it a nice shine (if there is a shine to be had underneath the gunk), but tends to leave an oily residue. That's where the dish detergent and water come in. <br /><br />My Olympia SG1 is kept on the desk in my living room. Most of the other standard machines reside in the Typewriter room, although the Ambassador is making a visit to the living room right now, as I have installed a new ribbon and wrote a few letters on it. <br /><br />Also, the typecast reads just fine. As you said, one click and it is full size. Plus, once on that page, you can zoom in one more. Perfect!L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429197454576425211.post-1322708355625202212012-09-29T13:23:55.157-04:002012-09-29T13:23:55.157-04:00What a great gift! I've always wanted a KHM!
...What a great gift! I've always wanted a KHM!<br /><br />I restored a Royal Model 10's finish by lightly scrubbing the crinkled black surface with a toothbrush dipped in water with a little dishwashing detergent, then again with clear water to rinse.<br /><br />After this dried, I applied a very thin coat of WD-40 with a rag lightly sprayed with the oil.<br /><br />It brought the finish back to life!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.com