Bring it by
Drop-off
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm, by appointment in Maple Crossing. We confirm workshop directions when we agree on a time. Bring the case if you have it, and a note describing the problem.
At the workbench
For the pleasure
of putting words down.
We repair manual typewriters for people who want to use them. The test at the end is simple: sit down, feed in paper and write.
From farther away
Mail-in
Wait for us to confirm that we can take the work. We then send packing instructions and the shipping address. Shipping both ways is separate from the repair price; we confirm return shipping before the work is approved.
We send an estimate after the $25 bench assessment. That fee goes toward an approved repair.
First-typewriter gift advice
Try a page before you choose.
- Ask where it will live. A portable in a case suits someone who puts it away. A heavier desktop machine needs a place to stay.
- Try every key. Type a few lines. Try spaces, capitals and a fresh line; turn the paper roller and see whether it grips the sheet.
- Check the small things. A case that closes, feet that keep the machine steady and a ribbon that can be replaced make a first machine easier to enjoy.
- Leave time for work. Cleaning takes 2–3 weeks after approval; parts work takes 4–6 weeks, plus shipping. Tell us your gift date before committing to a repair.
A note with the finished machine.
We include a typed test page and explain what we adjusted or replaced. We’ll show you how to feed paper and change the ribbon. If something about our workmanship needs another look, tell us.
Start a repair request.
Tell us what it does, what it doesn’t, and whether it’s a gift.