tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post5380347204100283083..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Pateman's Pearler*: The Imperial Model 50 TypewriterRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-59695723467956305772023-10-22T22:35:25.010+11:002023-10-22T22:35:25.010+11:00Hola Robert. Looking for a solution to the broken ...Hola Robert. Looking for a solution to the broken ribbon of my old Imperial Model 50 typewriter, I just found your blogg.<br />Having the same problem, I´ll surely try to copy you and follow your steps.<br />Should you have additional information about how to proceed, I would be grateful for your assistance.<br />Saludos from Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga – Spain)<br />Elias Jimenez<br />nexusgestaltcenter.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652972108025935457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-26401711162478882542022-05-05T15:36:40.368+10:002022-05-05T15:36:40.368+10:00I have the almost identical model but it is an Imp...I have the almost identical model but it is an Imperial "Quiet 55" and the 'centrifugal brake' material has broken. One side is attached to the centrifugal brake however I do not know what it is supposed to attach to in the typewriter. I am a telecommunications engineer by profession and most adept with various tools etc and interpreting instructions. I have the 19 page manual for the 55 which was helpful indeed but did not 'drill down' into a little more detail except to describe 'item 42' as a centrifugal brake. Could you provide a little more detail on where the 'flat tape' material connects to? I would be most grateful if you could provide some information please.Scotozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667141778890372308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-54064192416903685802018-11-04T04:28:44.463+11:002018-11-04T04:28:44.463+11:00I acquired my Imperial 50,in 1990. In 2001, I gift...I acquired my Imperial 50,in 1990. In 2001, I gifted it to someone who didn't really know what to do with it. So today, November 2018,it was returned back to me. It is still in very good condition. Even the cork drum is still intact. All I need is the tape and spools. If anyone can help, I will be much obliged. Well done for a lovely site, Robert. Joseph Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271632229728978837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-90666887467986137932018-01-18T11:01:15.590+11:002018-01-18T11:01:15.590+11:00Hello, this is a wonderful site and I have an Impe...Hello, this is a wonderful site and I have an Imperial 50 V6192 from 1939. I am trying to restore it but find that the carriage does not advance. Can you give me any advice please?<br /><br />David RobinsonDavid Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-71286933798154495072017-04-10T09:37:12.154+10:002017-04-10T09:37:12.154+10:00This morning I dug out the Imperial 50 that I'...This morning I dug out the Imperial 50 that I've had for nearly 40 years - I got it as a Christmas present as a child, fitted a new ribbon to it, and started typing. It works pretty well, considering it hasn't been touched for more than 10 years. Then I Googled "Imperial 50" and came across your post. <br /><br />The ribbon reversal mechanism is automatic. The spools are designed with a tab attached to the central spindle. When the ribbon reaches the end of its travel, it pulls that tab, which swings out and engages with a lever on the typewriter beneath the ribbon spool. That changes the direction of travel. There is a linkage between the left and right sides, which runs beneath the front rail above the type basket. As described by one of your other commentators, this linkage can be moved from side to side, manually, to change the direction of travel. Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-74513359355941438882016-01-02T20:38:32.236+11:002016-01-02T20:38:32.236+11:00Hi Robert, thanks for your wonderful and thorough ...Hi Robert, thanks for your wonderful and thorough blog post. I too have a 1935 Imperial 50- love it! I recently acquired it for a relatively modest fee. It needs a bit of a clean up and service. I intend to get stuck in soon with this. All the best from South Africa.Peter Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599560650687551681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-65742236286563704632014-05-06T19:57:03.944+10:002014-05-06T19:57:03.944+10:00Robert, my dear friend, if you have not yet found ...Robert, my dear friend, if you have not yet found the 'secret' of reversing the ribbon transport manually, here it is: Reach under the top plate, in the middle, less than one inch in, a teeny metal nipple, protruding down from a left-right shaft, flick this either way, and your transports will delight you with a reversal of direction.David Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259460000524812739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-69406952627214194802013-11-11T16:38:23.921+11:002013-11-11T16:38:23.921+11:00I just 'found' a 1930 Imperial Model 50 la...I just 'found' a 1930 Imperial Model 50 last night along the road! I guess left to the trashmen by its owner? Its a bit dusty, but other than a few rubber bits being dried out (paper hold down rollers, bumpers ect) and the textile cord you mentioned being broken as well...its actually a fine machine.<br />As far as reversing the ribbon, there are small tabs under the ribbon drums, they should be able to be moved forward and back on either side. Depending on their position, dictates which direction the ribbon will travel. I've also come to find...the two chrome tabs on either side above the keyboard act as a keyboard release! Press them both down and pull the keyboard forward. It will follow the rails underneath and disconnect from the main body allowing easy tuning and oiling/maintenance. My plans are to restore/clean it a bit, without taking away from its natural aged beauty.Jason Hoeltzlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-88483260123766653232013-05-16T02:36:55.578+10:002013-05-16T02:36:55.578+10:00That's an impressive machine. I have never got...That's an impressive machine. I have never gotten my hands on an Imperial standard -- in Yankeeland they're as rare as hen's teeth.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-80278891968047901772013-05-15T23:55:26.643+10:002013-05-15T23:55:26.643+10:00Hi Robert, if you are looking for a good home for ...Hi Robert, if you are looking for a good home for your Imp.50 look no further. Send it to me, I love them.<br /> I learnt how to repair typewriters in London and my first typewriter was such a machine. Later, I worked for the London branch of Imperial..<br />On the ribbon reverse problem, does the ribbon have eyelets fitted? otherwise, no reversing...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138302382154651383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-72917276057511830522013-05-15T10:54:45.148+10:002013-05-15T10:54:45.148+10:00Congratulations on the repair. I doubt there is a...Congratulations on the repair. I doubt there is any typewriter you could not bring back to life.<br /><br />That is a great looking typewriter. Nice type face too.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.com