Full Typewriter Restoration - 1921 Remington Portable Model 1

The 1921 Remington Portable Model 1 is a notable piece of typewriter history, celebrated for its compact and innovative design. Introduced in the early 1920s, this model featured a unique four-bank keyboard, which provided a typing experience similar to standard desktop typewriters, and a distinctive fold-up mechanism allowing the typebars to be folded down for easier transport. Made with a sturdy metal frame and high-quality components, the typewriter was both durable and lightweight, weighing around 8.5 pounds, making it ideal for on-the-go typists such as journalists and writers.

In this video, I'll take you through the complete process of disassembling, cleaning, polishing, and painting a 1921 Remington Portable Model 1 typewriter.

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Supplies Used:

Degreaser: https://a.co/d/dpcV8mT
Paint Remover: https://a.co/d/hUxNGHm
Heat Shrink Tubing (for feed rollers): https://a.co/d/9OCTQ4C

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