DEC handbooks at LA estate sale

Jim, This is actually an IBM Model B typewriter. It is the older predecesor to the Selectric. And, it is a more reliable and easier to interface device for the enthusiast to work with. The key is finding an encoder/decoder on the underneath of the keys. As far as I know, only Soroban made these devices. Judging from the wires, I would guess that this typer has the Soroban (or equivalent unit). I already have one, badly in need of rubber replacements. That is the problem with older typewriters - the rubber breaks down into dry powder. The model B has a power roller of rubber. It has an individual trip cam for each physical key, so loss of rubber means nothing works. I'd guess that this one is from the mid-1960's or older! (I spent many a long hour trying to keep these machines running, in the late 60's. Can't say they are fond memories. I do still have all the manuals, and Al has copied most of them.) It would be nice to have for the spares, but I don't think it is worth the trip to purchase. If you do go up, it would be worth $100-150 to me. But don't make the trip just for the typer. Thanks for letting me know about it. Billy ----- Original Message ----- From: "jwsmobile" <jws at jwsss.com> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org>; "Billy Pettit" <bpettitx at comcast.net> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 1:30 AM Subject: Re: DEC handbooks at LA estate sale