Recommendations

Can't have enough. Any will do, though these are long and the box is reusable for parts.

Draw String

Kevlar kite string works in place of nearly all drawstrings. I recommend 200lb because 1.1mm is good for most machnies though a few ultras need thinner.

Evaporust

I've been playing with alternatives, but the original is a great choice.

Gun Oil

Any gun/sewing machine oil works. I like that this comes with a pin oiler too.

Nitrile Gloves

Overkill for ink, but important for chemicals

Penetrating Oil

I actually use PB Blaster, but non-spray is a must. Use with a pin or dropper oiler.

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Lighting Kit

a.co

Ready to use lighting kit that has pre-crimped connectors that actually work.

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1mm Felt

Great for replacing soundproofing, especially in portables. Affix with contact cement

2mm Felt

Great for replacing soundproofing on standards and for typebar rests. Sometimes several layers. Affix with contact cement.

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2mm Grommets

For bulk ribbon when needed. Actually small enough!

2mm Ribbon Grommet Tool

For setting 2mm grommets. Not the most sturdy tool, but it works.

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3-Way Buffer

I've been using the wet sandpaper more lately, but this is still convenient sometimes

Nail Files

I don't use these as often as wet sanding anymore, but they can really be great for heavily rusted surfaces.

Wet Sandpaper

Wet sanding it great for rusty or otherwise marred metal. I use it all the time

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Brass Brush

Any brass brush will do, but it really has to be brass (softer metal)

Chapman Typewriter Screwdiver Set

chapmanmfg.com

All the right screwdriver bits. Only complaint is that the driver is too big for some tight areas.

Dental Pick

Most any dental pick will do, used to clean out the inside of letters on slugs

Dremel Press

Dremels are great, even for detail work, but with a press you have more control on positioning and angle. If you have a Dremel and use it often, seriously consider this.

Glass Pump Dispenser

Finally a way to have mineral spirits nearby and useful for spot cleaning at any time!

Keyring Pliers

mytypewriter.com

Very pricey but when you need them nothing else will do. Nice that there is new stock available!

Mini Hollow-Ground Screwdriver Set

For when the Champan set can't fit in the tight space, though these sometimes can't get enough torque.

Mini Wrench Set

Metric and SAE wrenches, small enough and thin enough for most jobs

Rubber Workbench Mat

mcmaster.com

Good durable thick rubber mat for your workbench. Chemical resistant, I clean mine with mineral spirits.

Segment Pick

sparrowslockpicks.com

Great for cleaning out the gaps in the segment. Fun that there is a new stock producer of typerwriter tools!

Spring Hooks

crawfordtool.com

Supposedly like IBM. Certainly they have to be better than what's available on Amazon

T-Handle Bender

griffensclocks.com

I haven't tried this one yet but a T-Handle Bender or two can really get a job done when nothing else can. Buy old stock if you find it but new stock is probably better than nothing.

Thread Detective

woodcraft.com

Find what thread that screw or hole is the easy way! Get the mini Metric and SAE set.