tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post3128462452069836148..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Bar-Let Portable Typewriter (1934): My New 8lb Green BabyRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-65321342944635045492021-12-01T13:22:42.718+11:002021-12-01T13:22:42.718+11:00If anyone wants a manual for the bar let portable ...If anyone wants a manual for the bar let portable model 2 typewriter, I have a PDF çopy. I would be happy to email it to anyone who needs it, but it would probably be easier for you to download it from the same place I did, which is at https://www.mrmrsvintagetypewriters.com/pages/typewriter-manuals-page. Hope this helps anyone who needs it. ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747959834017399030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-38982135300844586252020-12-03T04:49:57.609+11:002020-12-03T04:49:57.609+11:00push carriage all the way to the right...mine has ...push carriage all the way to the right...mine has 6964 stamped on the metal chassis underneath facing up..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020944492559359582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-21911454458248620952019-01-18T20:01:06.327+11:002019-01-18T20:01:06.327+11:00Hello, several years late! I have one but I've...Hello, several years late! I have one but I've looked all over and can't find a serial number. Where do they hide it? Kind regards ,Ian Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334313114189730220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-26425578687763169342014-06-05T21:32:42.047+10:002014-06-05T21:32:42.047+10:00Hello,
I inherited a Bar-Let portable from my moth...Hello,<br />I inherited a Bar-Let portable from my mother 20 years ago. I have just spotted the case in my attic and got it down to take a look :-) !<br />It is beautiful....black model and it works perfectly after all this time.<br />I have managed to find a replacement ribbon....although I don't think it needs one yet!<br />The only problem I have is that I can't work out how do do Carriage Return.......can no anyone help?<br />And of course a copy of an owners manual would be great!!!!!<br /><br />Pat UKPat Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-53162299560014053082014-02-04T01:45:23.527+11:002014-02-04T01:45:23.527+11:00Thank you Robert, and what a find you are too. Don...Thank you Robert, and what a find you are too. Don't be afraid to call me a "newcomer", I am! Although to be fair, I've always loved the things and was intrigued by their mechanics as a kid: I just never thought I'd end up buying one of that age.<br /><br />I've already had a look around and noticed the spring to the shift-lock key (if that's what the it is) has come away. SO some work yet. <br /><br />I did read about the feed rollers under the platten and that some people have improvised. Maybe I'll do that sometime too. <br /><br />But for now, I'm just enjoying the experience of having a bit of history on show.<br /><br />Thanks again for your blog, most interesting.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Ian, UKIan Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-19833345450427269952014-02-03T13:00:09.802+11:002014-02-03T13:00:09.802+11:00Ian, congratulations on the typewriter acquisition...Ian, congratulations on the typewriter acquisition.<br />I notice a lot of relative "newcomers" to typewriters (I am not suggesting here you are one, don't get me wrong), struggle with feeding paper on to the plants of old typewriters.<br />On many old typewriters, the feed rollers under the platen become worn and flattened with age and use, and especially if the platen release hasn't been applied while the typewriter has been stored.<br />The secret here, I usually find, is to feed the paper in at a pronounced angle. Sometimes that actually means getting a fingertip grip on a corner of the paper as it emerges from under the platen. Then straighten the paper with the platen release switch applied. Once the paper is straight, the platen release switch is back off, and the paper bail is in place, it is usually possible to type quite normally, perhaps by giving the typewriter some help in turning the lines. It seems to generally work for me. Worth a try, I think.<br /><br />Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-15517346799876216352014-02-03T07:03:24.651+11:002014-02-03T07:03:24.651+11:00Went into a UK charity shop over the weekend and g...Went into a UK charity shop over the weekend and got myself a Bar-let 2 (1925) Jardine version. The reel spools are hidden under a cover which you can get to via two chrome thumb screws.<br /><br />I have to say, I love it to bits. Got the brush on the inside of the cover but sadly missing the oil can and key for the lock, but in surprisingly good condition otherwise. Just needs a bit of TLC, gunk/ fluff removal, re-oiling and re-setting.<br /><br />Couldn't get paper to draw through the rollers though yet. But hey, I'm not complaining<br /><br />It was nice to find a serious collector blogging here.<br /><br />Thanks for all the information!<br />Regards<br /><br />Ian, UKsetabhtwoIan Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-53687260425653614092013-10-07T20:22:04.640+11:002013-10-07T20:22:04.640+11:00Thank you Bill, Steve, Miguel, Tony, Spider and Ri...Thank you Bill, Steve, Miguel, Tony, Spider and Richard for your kind comments. Miguel, I hadn't put that together, thank you! Richard, Herman put an image of his Tell on Facebook.Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-52615317711315537322013-10-03T05:27:13.508+10:002013-10-03T05:27:13.508+10:00Gorgeous.
You really will love Herman's Bar-L...Gorgeous.<br /><br />You really will love Herman's Bar-Lets. And as I recall, he even has a Mitex or Tell!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-34229443538395815262013-10-03T01:34:00.542+10:002013-10-03T01:34:00.542+10:00I must be getting crazy, I thought you already own...I must be getting crazy, I thought you already owned one! Nevertheless, congratulations on this new addition to your typewriter collection. It's a wonderful small machine. Still in very good (cosmetic) condition.Spiderwebzhttp://blog.spiderwebz.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-69218908366670957522013-10-03T00:56:15.634+10:002013-10-03T00:56:15.634+10:00This post of that wonderful machine is really no h...This post of that wonderful machine is really no help at all in my ongoing struggle to limit typewriter acquisition.TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-76749424275274372222013-10-03T00:01:39.521+10:002013-10-03T00:01:39.521+10:00Very beautiful machine!
Hmm... made in Nottingham...Very beautiful machine!<br /><br />Hmm... made in Nottingham... painted Sherwood Green... and once owned by a Lady Marion.... there's also at least a faint literary connection there, don't you think? <br /><br />Oh, well... Another fantastic machine to add to the ever-growing Wanted List. Miguel Chávezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411154570699775904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-82396546005497976722013-10-02T22:16:05.808+10:002013-10-02T22:16:05.808+10:00Holy moly, what a beautiful thing that is! What a ...Holy moly, what a beautiful thing that is! What a find with the condition of the paint and the bonus goodies!Steve Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096720918399327814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-91702472898643551882013-10-02T18:56:48.024+10:002013-10-02T18:56:48.024+10:00Congratulations on a fine typewriter find! This i...Congratulations on a fine typewriter find! This is the first one of these I've seen, and like you -- I want one. Maybe 10 years from now I will have one.<br /><br />The really great part about yours is it looks like new and comes with all the nice accessories.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.com