Carriage and Escapement Repair in Arvada and the Denver metro
The carriage and escapement are the heart of a typewriter. If the carriage will not move, moves in fits and starts, skips spaces, or piles letters on top of one another, the fault almost always lives here. These repairs require disassembly of parts that most owners should not attempt, particularly mainsprings under tension. We diagnose the specific cause rather than blindly cleaning, then correct it and confirm smooth travel across the full width of the carriage.
What this service covers
- Escapement wheel, dog, and rack adjustment
- Mainspring and drawband replacement and tensioning
- Carriage rail and ball-bearing cleaning and reassembly
- Margin stop, tabulator, and line-lock repair
- Carriage return lever and line-space pawl repair
What to expect
Carriage faults are also common after a move or a fall. If your machine took a knock and no longer behaves, bring it in before using it further to avoid compounding the damage.
Why owners choose Garrickaro Co.
We are a local shop with a real bench, a deep parts inventory and the patience these machines require. You get a written estimate, honest advice about whether the work makes sense, and a machine that is thoroughly tested before it leaves. Read more about our shop or browse our owner resources.