Royal Quiet Deluxe QDL Futura Arrow Aristocrat + more Typewriter Feet (set of 4)

Description: ** Note: I now have case feet for some versions of these machines, see here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176500680258 This listing covers all variations of Royal Quiet Deluxe (QDL) typewriters and derivatives (e.g., Companion, Aristocrat, Futura 800), which have several variations. These feet were made to duplicate the feet on my machines. Currently, I have identified 3 variations of feet which fit different model years of QDL Typewriters and derivatives, as follows: Type 1, from about 1939 through 1947. These are the medium-sized rectangular feet with a centered hole, which mount using screws. I designed these based on my 1939 Aristocrat, (later confirmed on my 1947 QDL), but I believe these will fit Arrow (others?) labeled machines which look like the Aristocrat in my photos here. They measure 29.4mm x 23.6mm at the base, 12mm high. Note that while these resemble the offset feet Royal used on the "O" and "P" and most "A" portable models, those are a different shape and mount over fixed posts without a screw, and have an offset hole (they need these feet: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174749986986). Type 2, from about 1948 through 1949. Based on the photos on TWDB and my own machines, I believe this design is exclusive to the Henry Dreyfuss QDL design (https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2011/08/on-this-day-in-typewriter-history-lxxiv.html). Please refer to my photos and be sure these feet are the correct style for your typewriter. Look closely--the other machine types look quite different in feet and mounting. These are smaller rectangular (22.5mmx25mmx12mm), screw mounted through an offset hole as shown. Type 3--Oops, actually Type 1 again. From 1950 through about 1955 the new QDL design machines went back to using the center-hole rectangular feet. I initially thought these were different, but now confirmed on 3 different QDL machines they are just Type 1 again. Also, Companion machines from this era *appear* to use these feet. Type 4, from about 1956 through 1959. TWDB photos are incomplete, but it appears that machines made during this period all use these feet, which are the only round feet. It appears that they will also fit machines labeled "Aristocrat" and "Companion" made during the same time, assuming they have round feet, but I do not have these machines to confirm this. These are 26mm diameter and 16mm tall. In 1958, the QDL transitioned to the Futura 800, made through ~1963, and they continued to use these same round feet. The Royal QDL machine designs changed several times across their market lifetime, and the foot designs changed as well. As far as I can tell, there are 3 unique styles of feet, which I refer to as Type 1, 2, and 4. So far, I believe the types to correspond like this: Type 1: 1939-1947 (Aristocrat, QDL, Arrow, perhaps others). Rectangular, medium size, centered hole, fit inside metal coversType 2: 1948-1949 Dreyfuss design only. Rectangular, small size, offset hole, fit inside fixed metal coversType 1 again: 1950-1955 New QDL & Companion machine design. Rectangular, medium size, centered hole (order Type 1)Type 4: 1956-1959 New machine design. Round, open fit, no covers. QDL, Futura 800, possibly other variants. I designed these to be nearly an identical replacement, but with the advantages of modern 3D printing technology we can engineer materials that were previously impossible. I printed with NinjaFlex TPU polymer (https://ninjatek.com/ninjaflex/), which is nearly indestructible (but a knife or scissors will cut it, just like rubber!), flexible, and pretty gripping on most surfaces. Some people may prefer the original dull rubber look (and those are also likely being made and sold), but I actually think these are a superior look to rubber, and the glossy finish nicely accents the machine. I also think these will last far longer than natural rubber without compressing or falling apart. Please ignore other's marketing claims that 3D printed feet have no grip, or that their feet are more "professional". Look at my reviews, these are beautiful and amazing typewriter feet being bought by collectors and dealers alike, I'm regularly told my feet are the best. Notes: These are easy to replace, you *should* only need a flat screwdriver. In reality, they tend to be somewhat frozen on from rust and/or age. The screwdriver must be quite wide (ideally ~10mm), and quite thin, to fit and get enough leverage. Penetrating oil helps. People tend to improvise tools in such situations, you can grind down a thicker screwdriver, or some other wide, thin, strong metal part might do the trick. You may need to destroy the original and use a pliers on the side of the screw to get it out. After that, clean the screws well and wipe with oil before reinstallation, so in the future it should turn easily. I designed these for my own typewriter as shown, and this is an experiment to see if it's worth my time to make some more for the community. Compatibility Info: Your responsibility, please don't order unless you checked! As far as I can tell, this should fit the Royal QDL machines as long as they look like the photos. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ORIGINAL OR REPLACEMENT SCREWS TO INSTALL THESE, THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED. This auction is only for 4 replacement feet, any other items shown are not included! PS: Ebay's volume discount display is a bit confusing, each purchase is a SET OF FOUR feet, so picking "1" is one set of 4; "2" is 2 sets of 4 (8), etc. You get one set only, everything else pictured such as typewriter and hardware is NOT INCLUDED.

Price: 34 USD

Location: Leesburg, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-18T06:43:17.000Z

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