tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post1586179588402392915..comments2024-03-01T15:21:50.710-08:00Comments on Davis Typewriter Works: Typing Technique and Typewriter DesignWill Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-63594623255219799032018-03-10T18:40:12.454-08:002018-03-10T18:40:12.454-08:00What old typing book do you recommend?What old typing book do you recommend?John Sobieskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396574252432810922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-57219944375772578512015-01-23T02:11:26.289-08:002015-01-23T02:11:26.289-08:00Thanks for an excellent video. As an 'enthusia...Thanks for an excellent video. As an 'enthusiast' that enjoys the tinkering with the machines it increased understanding of what is possible in typing and tuning a machine. Tnx :-)<br />RobertGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841652527282627317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-26725672720063449962015-01-21T18:45:02.667-08:002015-01-21T18:45:02.667-08:00Thanks! We try to continue to break new ground so...Thanks! We try to continue to break new ground so that we continue to reach further and further out from the core of "seasoned collectors" into the typosphere and beyond. These videos are a key component of that outreach effort. (The blog you're looking at was pretty new for seasoned collectors, as a concept, when we launched it in 2010.)Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-37452814090127042542015-01-21T18:43:37.253-08:002015-01-21T18:43:37.253-08:00VERY important. There is an adjustment period wit...VERY important. There is an adjustment period with any change of machine. This is why I always advocated having a "go to" standard machine, already on a typing table and ready to go for when you really want or need to do some work. A standard you're familiar with and can run like second nature. Great point.Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-36653997378888725182015-01-21T18:42:22.323-08:002015-01-21T18:42:22.323-08:00It's true! We have a complete "rebuilt t...It's true! We have a complete "rebuilt typewriters 101" video in the works that will tip off both seasoned collectors and new alike to the likelihood that the standard typewriter you're looking at - whatever that is - has been rebuilt or modified at least once. Glad you liked the video!Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-13754470225580223652015-01-21T18:41:08.734-08:002015-01-21T18:41:08.734-08:00Excellent addition to the materials!Excellent addition to the materials!Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-7655384347329758982015-01-21T18:40:51.209-08:002015-01-21T18:40:51.209-08:00Thanks so much, Dan! We're flattered at the c...Thanks so much, Dan! We're flattered at the comparison, and very glad you enjoyed the video.Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-22083883024654792752015-01-21T18:40:19.768-08:002015-01-21T18:40:19.768-08:00And that's a key, isn't it? F.. T.. F.. s...And that's a key, isn't it? F.. T.. F.. space. F.. T.. F.. space. Must get that rhthym and never gallop your words, such as "the" or "for."Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-21650884623503754832015-01-21T18:39:35.801-08:002015-01-21T18:39:35.801-08:00We're glad you liked it!We're glad you liked it!<br />Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-5100177762755141432015-01-21T18:35:10.545-08:002015-01-21T18:35:10.545-08:00Entertaining and useful.
I didn't realize tha...Entertaining and useful.<br /><br />I didn't realize that office machines got sent out for rebuilding after only 1-3 years!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-42191548458701583022015-01-13T11:13:40.682-08:002015-01-13T11:13:40.682-08:00warched your excellent video - although i don'...warched your excellent video - although i don't qualify, agewise - and find it innovative and very well done. thanks a lot!shordzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824301365798484902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-80752085640596761262015-01-12T18:13:32.711-08:002015-01-12T18:13:32.711-08:00I absolutely loved the video, and couldn't agr...I absolutely loved the video, and couldn't agree more! I also think that on top of proper typing rhythm, etc., you must get to know your typewriter to use it properly. Every single machine is slightly different, and, like a best friend, requires a little bit of "warming up."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683927180252827554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-4073440724680058342015-01-12T10:28:27.209-08:002015-01-12T10:28:27.209-08:00The Smith-Corona Series-5 Adjustment Manual referr...The Smith-Corona Series-5 Adjustment Manual referred to by Will and Dave in this video is now available for download to Typewriter Hunter-level members at the Typewriter Database ("Repair" section of the file library.)<br /><br />Follow along with Tap and Ding and adjust your machine to your unique typing touch! (:Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-36506754313087892182015-01-12T05:43:40.044-08:002015-01-12T05:43:40.044-08:00I mentioned something like this in a comment under...I mentioned something like this in a comment under your video, but it seems worth repeating here. You guys are every bit as entertaining as the Car Talk guys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Talk), so much so that I dub thee "Tap and Ding, the Escapement Brothers". And here I thought that I appreciated my machines. Evidently, I have barely begun to do so.Dan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994249502799734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-58019227610205543882015-01-11T18:19:43.457-08:002015-01-11T18:19:43.457-08:00Very well done. Required viewing for any one who ...Very well done. Required viewing for any one who wants to get and use a typewriter. I can still hear my typing teacher preaching on rhythm and even calling cadence.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195869989354907758.post-75270409824866463012015-01-11T17:32:26.712-08:002015-01-11T17:32:26.712-08:00That was a great video,mwell done and good advice....That was a great video,mwell done and good advice.Joe Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10679530650280030752noreply@blogger.com