Smith-Corona Classic 12 - Revision history

Cerafuki: /* History & Basic Info */

2024-06-21T19:03:35Z

History & Basic Info

TangerineTopaz: /* History & Basic Info */

2023-01-05T21:37:29Z

History & Basic Info

TangerineTopaz: Additional information and context about Classic 12's and Galaxie series.

2023-01-05T21:35:13Z

Additional information and context about Classic 12's and Galaxie series.

SpinierPigeon: /* History & Basic Info */

2021-10-31T04:33:03Z

History & Basic Info

SpinierPigeon at 04:32, 31 October 2021

2021-10-31T04:32:48Z

Nekomata at 19:55, 26 October 2021

2021-10-26T19:55:19Z

Hazel at 02:27, 27 September 2020

2020-09-27T02:27:52Z

Gunsight1 at 05:12, 24 September 2020

2020-09-24T05:12:24Z

Gunsight1 at 05:12, 24 September 2020

2020-09-24T05:12:04Z

Hazel: /* Disassembly */

2020-09-22T00:15:46Z

Disassembly

@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 The Smith-Corona Classic 12 was a premium "6-series" model - Smith-Corona's latest successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector. Colorful, feature-packed, and resilient (to the point where Smith Corona advertised a grown man could stand on one), they're a nearly foolproof way to start typewriting.
-Whereas the earliest Galaxie models featured only the most modest of features, later 6-seriers models featured even more details that would make a user's typing experience better than ever before. The Classic 12 was one of the lineups to continue off this trend. Along with the normal parts and pieces of a Galaxie, early Classic 12's introduced the Half-Space key (pushed off to the left side in the photo and allowed for minute, detailed corrections) and [[Smith Corona's Change-A-Type system]] (the two red "1" and "+" keys were replaceable, along with their slugs), as well as the more standardized 12" platen (able to hold an A4 sheet of paper as landscape).
+Whereas the earliest Galaxie models featured only the most modest of features, later 6-seriers models featured even more details that would make a user's typing experience better than ever before. The Classic 12 was one of the lineups to continue off this trend. Along with the normal parts and pieces of a Galaxie, early Classic 12's introduced the Half-Space key (pushed off to the left side in the photo and allowed for minute, detailed corrections) and Smith Corona's [[Change-A-Type]] system (the two red "1" and "+" keys were replaceable, along with their slugs), as well as the more standardized 12" platen (able to hold an A4 sheet of paper as landscape).
 Later models would move the half-space to the left side of the space bar, and introduce an "auto-space" to the right side, creating a rather iconic "triple space bar" setup that would be used on later electric models. The tabulator would also be simplified - with the "Set," "Tab," and "Clear" being given their own "triple tab bar" above the keys.

@@ Line 7: / Line 7: @@
 =History & Basic Info=
-The Smith-Corona Classic 12 was a premium "6-series" model - Smith-Corona's latest successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector. Colorful, packed with features, and resilient (to the point where Smith Corona advertised a grown man could stand on one), they're a nearly foolproof way to start typewriting.
+The Smith-Corona Classic 12 was a premium "6-series" model - Smith-Corona's latest successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector. Colorful, feature-packed, and resilient (to the point where Smith Corona advertised a grown man could stand on one), they're a nearly foolproof way to start typewriting.
-Whereas the earliest Galaxie models featured only the most modest of features, later models featured even more details that would make a user's typing experience better than ever before. The Classic 12 was one of the lineups to continue off this trend. Along with the normal parts and pieces of a Galaxie, early Classic 12's introduced the Half-Space key (pushed off to the left side in the photo and allowed for minute, detailed corrections) and [[Smith Corona's Change-A-Type system]] (the two red "1" and "+" keys were replaceable, along with their slugs), as well as a more and more standardized 12" platen (able to hold an A4 sheet of paper as landscape).
+Whereas the earliest Galaxie models featured only the most modest of features, later 6-seriers models featured even more details that would make a user's typing experience better than ever before. The Classic 12 was one of the lineups to continue off this trend. Along with the normal parts and pieces of a Galaxie, early Classic 12's introduced the Half-Space key (pushed off to the left side in the photo and allowed for minute, detailed corrections) and [[Smith Corona's Change-A-Type system]] (the two red "1" and "+" keys were replaceable, along with their slugs), as well as the more standardized 12" platen (able to hold an A4 sheet of paper as landscape).
 Later models would move the half-space to the left side of the space bar, and introduce an "auto-space" to the right side, creating a rather iconic "triple space bar" setup that would be used on later electric models. The tabulator would also be simplified - with the "Set," "Tab," and "Clear" being given their own "triple tab bar" above the keys.
 Due to its nature as a premium model, and being one of the most feature heavy typewriters of the 6-series, many Classic 12s would also be given insulation inside of the metal bodies to help dampen the sound, and some also have a rubberized grip on the end of the return lever.
 =Common Problems & Repair=

@@ Line 7: / Line 7: @@
 =History & Basic Info=
-The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
+The Smith-Corona Classic 12 was a premium "6-series" model - Smith-Corona's latest successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector. Colorful, packed with features, and resilient (to the point where Smith Corona advertised a grown man could stand on one), they're a nearly foolproof way to start typewriting.
 =Common Problems & Repair=
-These are generally solid machines, so they can often be found complete and in working order. However, the excessive use in plastic that was used in the manufacturing process of this machine can provide you with a few broken parts. Most commonly, the carriage release levers.
+These are generally solid machines, so they can often be found complete and in working order. However, the excessive use in plastic that was used in the manufacturing process of this machine can provide you with a few broken parts. Most commonly, the carriage release levers. It's worth noting that the files for 3D printed parts can be found around the web, if you ever need replacements.
 === Removing Shell ===

@@ Line 8: / Line 8: @@
 =History & Basic Info=
 The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
 =Common Problems & Repair=

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
 [[Category:Typewriter]]
@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 __TOC__
-= Servicing =
+=History & Basic Info=
 Watch out! Lots of plastic. Be careful and proceed with caution.
-== Disassembly ==
+=Common Problems & Repair=
 === Removing Shell ===
-Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure]
+Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure.
 This video may give insight into removing those plastic pieces attached to the carriage [https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k Smith Corona Manual Typewriter Carriage Release Arm Repair Fix Broken Plastic Handle]
-=== Removing the Platen ===
+SCM Quick-release platen demonstration: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kdBT5QX-0 10 Seconds, Platen Removed and Reinstalled, Smith Corona Typewriter Rollers Paper Pan]
-Should be similar to this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kdBT5QX-0 10 Seconds, Platen Removed and Reinstalled, Smith Corona Typewriter Rollers Paper Pan]
+=Manuals=

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:55, 26 October 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	The Smith-Corona Classic 12.	+	The Smith-Corona Classic 12, or "6-series", was Smith-Corona's successor to the Silent-Super/5-series run of typewriters. Originating in the late 1960s, the Classic 12s are reliable and common machines that are good starters for any collector.
	[[Category:Typewriter]]		[[Category:Typewriter]]

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 == Disassembly ==
 Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure]
-Removing the carriage pieces: https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k
+=== Remove Plastic Carriage Pieces ===

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 The Smith-Corona Classic 12.
 [[Image:smith-corona_classic-12.jpg |thumb|A Smith-Corona Classic 12 still in its case]]
@@ Line 14: / Line 15: @@
 Removing the carriage pieces: https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:12, 24 September 2020
Line 14:		Line 14:

	Removing the carriage pieces: https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k		Removing the carriage pieces: https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k
		+
		+	[[Category:Typewriter]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:15, 22 September 2020
Line 12:		Line 12:

	Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure]		Removing the shell should be similar to this: [https://youtu.be/Ez-QA6iPmfE Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe 6 series Manual Typewriter Case Cover Shell Removal procedure]
		+
		+	Removing the carriage pieces: https://youtu.be/lT-t6zHPi0k