Part 1-Typewriter Mainspring Repair/Fabrication or When Spring Has SprungThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2026-09-20 | Part 1-Typewriter Mainspring Repair/Fabrication or When Spring Has SprungHow to remove and install Platen Knobs (left and right) on Smith Corona 5 series PortablesThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-09-11 | ...Halda Star Customer Walk Around- One of my Favorite Standards Going to a New HomeThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-06-23 | Sold the Star (a Star). Still have one more but this one is special because it's the one I was looking for. My other is a wide wide carriage model with tabulation keys. Not ideal but it still types great.Corona 3 Folding Typewriter Wobbly Carriage Fix- Tips and TricksThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-06-11 | ...Typewriter Tool Time! Part 2- Key Ring INSTALLER tool- Tips and TricksThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-06-09 | ...Typewriter Tool Time!- Key Ring Removal Tool Tips and Tricks for damage free extractionThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-06-09 | ...How to Hot Rod your a Japanese Typewriter for the best possible type feel- Part 2 (Addendum)The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-11 | ...Japanese Typewriter- New machine evaluation, repairs, and adjustments to make this a SWEET typerThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-11 | ...Smith Corona 5TE Electric 5 Series Typewriter Follow Up TypeBars Are FREE!The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-10 | ...Full Typewriter Disassembly Video- Smith Corona 5TE (or any 5 series based SC Model)The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-09 | ...HotRod Typewriter Custom Tower (Smith Corona) Show and Tell Type TestThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-08 | ...Japanese/English Character Brother Typewriter Custom Paint walk around and show and tellThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-05-04 | ...Installing a Hermes 3000 Platen and Rod -The EASY WAY!The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-04-23 | ...HERMES 3000- FULL Disassembly for restoration- part 1 ( body work removal)The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-04-12 | Part 1 of a two part H3k restoration/paint. Part 2 will be the assembly.A Cool but Weird Diacritic Japanese Machine. Show and Tell. Evaluation.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-03-26 | ...Remington KMC- A Big Boy Typewriter!The HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-03-05 | ...INSTALLING a SILENT RETURN SPRING on a TORPEDO 18b (a) Tutorial- New overhead cameraThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2025-01-14 | ...Unboxing an Alpha Smart Neo 2 (Refurbished) FULL and Complete Disassembly TutorialThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-12-27 | ...ALPHA SMART NEO 2! Distraction-free typing machine. Custom Paint-Walk around-ThoughtsThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-12-16 | ...Remington Travel-Riter BEFORE walk around (video cut at end due to alarm clock)The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-12-10 | Sorry for the abrupt end to the video. I had a phone call come in. So it ends like that lolQuick Tip- TECH TIPS - Olivetti Lettera 22 Platen Removal and chatThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-12-03 | ...Getting things ORGANIZED finally (for my sanity) Happy Thanksgiving! Stuff piles up daily.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-29 | ...Alpina SK-24 Senior Typewriter Overview Show and TellThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-23 | ...A COMMON Typewriter Carriage Jamming Repair- Margin Rack AsjustmentsThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-08 | ...Addressing a COMMON FLAW in the Olympia SM7 typewriter that will ruin your day. Drawband Tab SystemThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-07 | ...Flying Carriage FIXED! Part 2 of the Olympia SM1 tinkering video.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-07 | ...Flying Away! Diagnosing and tinkering with on an Olympia SM1 with a flying carriage issue.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-11-07 | ...Mr. Sinister- Remington All New Typewriter- Custom Painted and Typing Like a DreamThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-07-18 | ...Olympia Generations- Elite Fraktur vs Olympia SM4 in Large PicaThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-04-12 | ...How To Guide- Swapping Type Bars on a Manual Typewriter -Full tips and tricksThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-03-24 | ...Changing a Lettera 22 Carriage Return Arm- So, God Help MeThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-03-01 | Doing a job that is never fun on the Lettera 22 but all too common.Oh how I love the -Royal 5 FlatBed Typewriter- Let Me Count the Ways- One of my all time favorites.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-03-01 | Just a demo and type test of one of my favorite typewritersYellow Key Tops on a Royal P or O, swapped to clear glass- Typewriter Quick TipsThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-02-06 | ...1958 Olympia SM3 Final Type Test -Part6: COMPLETE Olympia SM3 service and set up guide.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-02-05 | We finally arrive at the end product of the series and this machine turned out absolutely wonderful. It looks and types great. Thanks for watching.Part 5: Olympia SM3 (4/5/7) Complete Service and Repair Series: TRIP POINT ADJUSTMENT Type AlignmentThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-02-03 | The last of the functional tune ups to this Olympia machine. We will set the trip point and go through a few odds and ends checks. Thanks for watching the series. Hope it helps someone out there.Olympia SM3 (1/2/4/5/7) Silent Return Spring Fix Part 5: Complete Olympia Service and Repair SeriesThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-02-02 | A deep dive into the heart of the machine to help understand and reset a silent return spring that has lost tension or has been moved out of position.Part 4: COMPLETE Olympia SM3 Service and Repair Series: STICKY RIBBON LIFTERThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-01-30 | Just a basic 101 on how and why your ribbon lifts and what to look for to trouble shoot a sticky ribbon lifter or vibrator.Part 3.5: COMPLETE Olympia SM3 service guide and tutorial: NICE RACK! Jammed carriage issuesThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-01-30 | This video explains some common carriage rack adjustment points to remedy tab stop issues, tab grinding issues, carriage jams and binding at end of line after the bell, flying carriage or carriage skips due to carriage rack out of adjustment.Part 3: COMPLETE Olympia SM3 Service/Set Up Guide- Carriage Adjustments/ Ring and CylinderThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-01-28 | ...Part 2: COMPLETE Olympia SM3 Typewriter Service/repair- SO YOU WANT TO BE A MECHANICAL ENGINEER?!?The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-01-28 | A basic intro and run down on how to spot the differences.COMPLETE Olympia SM1/2/3/4/5/7 Typewriter Build/Service/Tune up Series- Part 1The HotRod Typewriter Co.2024-01-25 | Part one of many. We will be exploring all the things that make Olympia machines work and how to set them up for the best possible typing experience.FULL (and I Mean Full) Disassembly Remington Portable Typewriter Model 1/2/5 for Service and CleanThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-12-27 | ...Mercedes Standard Typewriter FRAKTUR! Mint Condition -Restored, new rubber, polishedThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-12-20 | ...Replacing Typewriter Paper Feed Rollers at Home with Tubing from the AutoParts StoreThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-12-19 | ...Why is the Kolibri Platen install so difficult? Lets take a look.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-11-20 | ...Another Kolibri! Set up and ready to rock (after 3 hours of fighting me)The HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-11-20 | ...Antique Toy Typewriters! How do they work?!?! Magnets? Magic?!? Mystery!The HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-11-18 | ...Double Dynacord Torpedo Extravaganza Fun Time HourThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-11-09 | ...Platen Removal and Installation- Voss 50 Typewriter- Open the GATES!The HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-10-29 | ...Platen Removal and Installation on Torpedo/Blue Bird 18a/b. SUPER EASY! One hand easy.The HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-10-29 | ...PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- Hermes 10 Fire Hazards and SparkysThe HotRod Typewriter Co.2023-10-10 | ...