Gemco shaper finally fixed.

[sam sokolikParticipant @samsokolik60334]

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

[sam sokolikParticipant @samsokolik60334]

They are so vogue now

[John OlsenParticipant @johnolsen79199]

A real gem!

John

[sam sokolikParticipant @samsokolik60334]

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

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Looks like someone's initials + Co (mpany) or part of thier name. Like the Amolco milling spindle.

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

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

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

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!

[egaParticipant @ega]

Sounds suspiciously like Sicilian olive oil!

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