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I had my terminologies mixed up.

Auto-Track bearing being the one inside the case by the adjuster correct?

I see where you are going Al. Good Point.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but the blade should only be touching those bearings when you are actually cutting something. If Not cutting, the blade should NOT be riding on or even touching the bearing. If I understand correctly, said Sanding Belt should not touch the bearing as pressure ...

Thanks Gene, nice primer on acute angles.

1. There is a guy on eBay that refurbishes these. Check eBay
2. relatively inexpensive from the mother ship, that is how I took care of mine when it had issues.

I did say I would post photos. Sorry it's taken so long. (5 years! Really?) I have an A head stock and I don't have an inspection hole. I really don't want to drill or cut on my headstock. Here is what I do. Set in drill press mode Unscrew belt cover, NOTE: I upgraded the screws on mine to 5/32 alle...

As a user of hand planes (Mostly Antique and Vintage). I find the most important thing is to ensure the plane is tuned properly and the blades sharpened. Tons of articles on the web on how to do that. Both tuning and sharpening. IMO Paul Sellers offers the most practical techniques and viewpoint on ...

Looking good heath.

I have to agree on the 2 beads on the goblet.

Remount it turn one bead off and create a captive ring on the other. and maybe make the stem a bit more slender or add some contour.

Just my .02

Check the Mother ship
If you mean the collar on the end of shaft, that keeps everything together.

Item 65? May have to contact Customer Service directly.

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A nice friction polish I just started using is "O.B.s Shine Juice" Look for it on Cap'n Eddie's videos or google "O.B.s shine juice". 1 part BLO 1 part Denatured Alcohol (DNA) 1 part Zinser Bullseye shellac (2 pound cut I think?) store in airtight container, mix thoroughly before...

Basically it boils down to viscosity (How thick the glues is) The Gap filling/Gel and many other Marketing names are actually medium or thick. Keep in mind that the thicker it is the longer it takes to set/cure. The smell does not bother me personally. It does have an odor though, especially when fi...