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[quote="JPG40504"]That is intentional to prevent 'inept' owners from getting in over their head.

i. e. It is/was to 'hide' them.

Question is, why does SS (Nick) tell all about them? I think one who watches those videos is not likely an 'inept' owner and removing them is required for the 'advanced' maintenance procedures being demonstrated.

If SS wants to apply stuff to set screws they should start with blue loc-tite on the way tube retaining screws and tighten them. A bit of history raising its head here!]
If I get your drift, wasn't that in point of fact a 10er that flew apart and started a new chapter in products liability?

algale wrote:If I get your drift, wasn't that in point of fact a 10er that flew apart and started a new chapter in products liability?

What was a landmark in my opinion was the beginning of 'user is not responsible for own ignorance nor lack of exercising due caution' idiocy.

It was a Mark 5 and caused(AIUI) the demise of Yuba Tool Co.

Farmer has commented on the high incidence rate of loose way tube set screws in his stable of a score plus.

My own (1963) model suffered the same problem, although it was the tie bar.*

At least they are now more easily accessible!


Just like a 60's Mark VII, way tube set screws on top.

You got the drift correct.

P.S. * I just remembered, Montgomery Ward folks 'delivered it'. So they be culpable re the loose tie bar set screw.

This is why I always take my time and do a double or triple check before starting it up or switching from one tool to another. I am pretty much a stickler on the safety coming first. I check all my set screws and locks before doing anything else. In my home well garage workshop I have a safety checklist I found and add to for doing things safely as a reminder.

May seem dumb or stupid to some but to me it is the best way to go. That does not mean that something will not go wrong or an accident cannot happen but it helps to always keep your eyes and mind focused on things that can or should have been prevented. Just my opinion here.

Fred Grover wrote:This is why I always take my time and do a double or triple check before starting it up or switching from one tool to another. I am pretty much a stickler on the safety coming first. I check all my set screws and locks before doing anything else. In my home well garage workshop I have a safety checklist I found and add to for doing things safely as a reminder.

May seem dumb or stupid to some but to me it is the best way to go. That does not mean that something will not go wrong or an accident cannot happen but it helps to always keep your eyes and mind focused on things that can or should have been prevented. Just my opinion here.

Just plain common sense!;)

Like my former employer used to tout, THINK.