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I don’t know what created problems for some but not others. Is this still happening to anyone? I would have thought it was a Google issue. Perhaps they did something to change security. I did go into the drive by following the link in the forum, then copied the link it took me to and updated it in t...

jsburger wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:29 pmSPAM coming!

Why would spam be coming now?

You were the first person to post in this thread since May 8, 2017.

Everett

Some minimal reorganizations have taken place on my Google Drive. Folders names were altered to allow folks accessing by cell phones to read the most relevant naming convention word first since their screens often truncated the names. Files within folders did not change. Everett My Google Drive Fold...

Russ

I believe I would prefer to receive them on a Thumb Drive if that's not too much trouble.

Thanks. I was seeking most the version of the manual that had an illustrated parts list that shows components of the Gilmer Drive and hopefully anyone who had a copy of the original announcement of it in a tech bulletin to dealers. I have two old Greenies (one with sand cast ‘A’ headstock that has a...

I am still seeking a copy of a vintage Mark 5 Manual to restore that shows the the introduction of the Gilmer Drive Clutch Assembly. The earliest of the Mark 5’s with sand cast Headstock and perhaps some of the early B series Headstocks had a solid drive mechanism. While through the courtesy of othe...

With power tools, or hand tools a Master Carpenter’s or Master Cabinetmaker’s real skill manifests first in their ability to properly select, adjust, and align the tools they use. A saw that’s not square, has the wrong type of blade, or gullet, is rusty or gummed up, or excessive blade insert cleara...

Weil I still haven’t made it to California to meet you in person. We spoke by phone and last year Covid lockdowns kept us from making the trip. Glad to hear someone is enjoying your baby. Lots of folks you have helped with what you documented. Blessings! I still hope to make the trip out there. Ever...

Matthew D. Holtmeier over in the Facebook Group “Shopsmith Owners Group” posed a question on May 6, 2021 relative to replacing bearings in an old belt sander. This a Private Group, independent of the Shopsmith Company itself. You may have to be a member to view it. I don’t recall if that’s required ...

Just a reminder... In addition to the documents I have written, rewritten or restored, there’s extensive free information Shopsmith published on the Shopsmith site ... Such as https://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm Or https://www.shopsmith.com/getting_started/summary_owners_manuals.htm E...