Postscript: This machine came in a vinyl “bowling ball” style bag with the Smith Corona logo on the outside. I assume it is the original bag. This machine is quite heavy compared to the daisy wheel electrics – more metal. ~T~
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How do you change the key basket for other fonts?
Hmmm…, well, I’ve never done it – but there are two spring-loaded levers that appear to be set with screws. I assume you would remove the set screws, release the spring levers and lift out the basket for replacement. I may be making this up, but I think I saw on a website that some typers had replaceable baskets. Stay tuned, more sophisticated minds may chime in. Thanks for reading! ~Tom~
Nice purchase. I never knew the baskets were interchangeable either. 🙂
I have found no good evidence that they are interchangeable at this point, I may have to recant that theory. I’m still digging into the purpose of those two levers. I have found photos of this specific machine online. but I’m having a devil of a time finding specific information about it. I’ll repost as I find out more. ~TH~