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Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
Hi everyone. We have a Smith Corona portable typewriter that came in a nice locking case. Unfortunately, our 8-year-old has locked the case and lost the key.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a replacement key?
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
Do you know what year/model the Smith-Corona is? The travel cases for the portables changed a lot over the years so it's difficult to suggest anything unless you know exactly which travel case is being discussed. Also, where are you located? There might be someone local to you that can be of help.
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
I've used a very small screw driver to unlock a couple of cases. I had to carefully feel around lock internals to feel what moved ...
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
A locksmith should be able to jimmy it open, and can fashion a replacement key from a blank. I had a locksmith do the very same thing (for $25), only to find the lost key later.
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
We are in Calgary, Alberta.
The typewriter is a baby blue "M-R". The case is grey and says "Galaxie" on it.
Thanks for the suggestions! I might try to find a local typewriter shop to see if they have anything.
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
Surely Calgary has locksmiths -- probably more of them than typewriter stores! In any event, they ought to be able to get the case opened.
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
I found one store called Brentwood Equipment. They are going to take a look around. I'll call a locksmith next though, definitely a good idea.
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
Woo-Hoo! Another TT member in Alberta ! ! !
Hi Charmed, doesn't that just figure, you want to type, but can't. I have 2 Galaxie class typewriters in cases, but neither has a key. If any member who owns a Galaxie class like a Galaxie XII or a Classic XII that has the case key could PM me a picture of said key on 1 cm quad or graph paper, I could probably fashion a key from thin steel, check it in one of my cases, then just mail it to you (along with a typed note of course).
I have dealt with Brentwood Business machines before, they did an excellent job of getting my wife's IBM Selectric up and running again. All the best,
Sky
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Re: Key for locked Smith-Corona portable case
I have a 60s era S-C Galaxie 12 in the case and it's the only one I have with an actual key.
Not surprising that this key looks very much like a typical "one key fits all" garden tractor key.
I dare say that a couple of dollars for a replacement key and a little carful filling would make a working key for your S-C case.
