[GreenKeys] OT: Mechanical Adding Machines

[Pete Lancashire]

Not really a collector but can't turn down a Frieden or Monroe.

On Nov 6, 2017 11:41 AM, "Nick" <creativegardening at hotmail.com> wrote:

> A few years back, I restored a Burroughs - what a nightmare that was to
> put it back together. It had seven rows and seven columns - in other words
> 49 buttons, 49 shafts, 49 springs and 98 levers/connectors/holders. The
> challenge is that you have to put all pieces back together at the same
> time. After several attempts, I made a jig out of 1/4 plywood - that worked
> very sweet.
>
> The other calculator I have is a Brunsviga midget (traveling salesman
> version). This is a super slick machine. I was lucky, nothing broken or
> missing - just a good cleaning and she was back in business.
>
> I looked online for hobby group's and repair manual, but couldn't find
> any. That was about 10 years ago - maybe different story now.
>
> Make sure you take lots and lots of pics. If you think you have enough
> pics, make several more from different angles.
>
> I wish you good luck and lots of fun with the restoration project.
>
> Nick  - N0NCQ
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Cory Heisterkamp <coryheisterkamp at gmail.com>
> Date: 11/6/17 11:24 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: greenkeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [GreenKeys] OT: Mechanical Adding Machines
>
> Given this group's attraction for mechanical engineering marvels, I wanted
> to put feelers out and see if there was anyone on the list that also
> collects/restores vintage adding machines and mechanical calculators.
>
> I've recently picked up a full-keyboard Monroe and could use a few
> pointers on adjustment/repair. Does anyone have any good groups or
> resources to recommend?
>
> Thanks,
> Cory
>
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