Restoration work
Before & After Gallery
Real restoration projects from our Wake Forest workshop. Each machine below was brought back to full working order.
This gallery showcases actual repair and restoration work. We'll be adding real project photos as we document our work — check back for updates, or follow us on Instagram to see restorations in progress.
Project photos coming soon. If you've had work done with us and would like to share your machine's story, please get in touch.
Before
After
1950s
Royal Quiet De Luxe
Problem
Sticking keys, worn ribbon, general grime from decades of storage
Work completed
Full standard service: cleaned, lubricated, new ribbon, all keys freed and adjusted
Placeholder — real project photos to be added
Before
After
1960s
Olympia SM4
Problem
Carriage return stiff, several typebars bent, platen hardened
Work completed
Typebar straightening, carriage adjustment, platen replacement, full service
Placeholder — real project photos to be added
Before
After
1960s
Hermes 3000
Problem
Escapement irregular, ribbon vibrator not advancing, case damaged
Work completed
Escapement adjustment, ribbon mechanism repair, cosmetic restoration
Placeholder — real project photos to be added
Have a typewriter that needs restoring?
Tell us about your machine and we'll let you know what's possible.