Gemco shaper finally fixed.

Gemco shaper finally fixed.

This topic has 7 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 9 October 2020 at 16:17 by ega.

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8 October 2020 at 14:40 #500205
sam sokolik
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The down feed wasn't working and finally dug into it. The pawl was sticking and the key was missing from the downfeed lead screw/drive gear. Back in business!

Edited By sam sokolik on 08/10/2020 14:40:58
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8 October 2020 at 14:40 #14046
sam sokolik
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They are so vogue now
8 October 2020 at 19:51 #500248
John Olsen
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A real gem!

John
8 October 2020 at 19:55 #500253
sam sokolik
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I guess I don't know how it is pronounced… Hard of soft G? Because of the e – it should be soft… But no clue.

Edited By sam sokolik on 08/10/2020 19:55:24
8 October 2020 at 22:43 #500266
Bazyle
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Looks like someone's initials + Co (mpany) or part of thier name. Like the Amolco milling spindle.
9 October 2020 at 09:10 #500288
John Hinkley
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According to the Vintage Machinery web site, Bazyle is right – see here.

Also on the same web site there are a number of publications covering their shapers, including parts lists for all machines as well as semi-promotional literature and operating instructions. Some downloads are quite hefty but should provide some interesting winter lock down reading:

GEMCO shaper literature

John
9 October 2020 at 09:20 #500290
not done it yet
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Posted by sam sokolik on 08/10/2020 19:55:14:

I guess I don't know how it is pronounced… Hard of soft G? Because of the e – it should be soft… But no clue.

Edited By sam sokolik on 08/10/2020 19:55:24

I expect it is a soft ‘G’ – but I doubt Gertrude would like being called Jertrude!
9 October 2020 at 16:17 #500377
ega
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Sounds suspiciously like Sicilian olive oil!
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