Phil_F_NM wrote:

... I can't seem to post an image directly into the thread, ... 

Have you linked images from that website successfully in the past? My guess is that the website you're trying to use has blocked hotlinking, which is not an issue with this forum.

I did use the image link. Still not working. I've used that host since 2005 and nothing has changed there.
Anyway...
The Oliver No. 9 Printype is fully operational. I did some general cleaning and lubing, here and there, threaded in a ribbon (onto the proper wooden spool cores), stuck in three sheets of 24lb paper and let it rip. The large typeface looks fantastic. 
I did this little test just as a function check of everything before I send the platen and rollers off to J.J. Short. 
The machine is missing a good amount of nickel, but a guy I work with can do the re-plating, if I really want to do so. I'm really looking forward to having this available to type on.
Phil Forrest

It obviously works right where it is because I was able to insert the image in post #1803, above.

I'm a moderator on another forum where I can't post pictures directly using the image icon and none of the admin staff can figure out why. If I try to post an image the link to the image will vanish from the inserted code when I go to post it. I then have to paste the link manually between the "src" codes using the bbc feature. This forum here isn't quite as full featured but maybe examining the link using the Source button when having troubles will provide some clues. 

Uwe wrote:

overwood wrote:

It obviously works right where it is because I was able to insert the image in post #1803, above.

Your image link in #1803 does not work, which is the issue that Phil had. I checked the link he used and it's correct, which is why I suspect the website hosting the photo has blocked hotlinking (this is something done on the admin end and isn't visible to a forum user, and can be implemented at any time). It's always best to use either your own web hosting or a specialty website, such as Imgur, which provides photo hosting.

It works for me. I can see his Oliver right there in post 1803...

I had to try two other browsers before the image would load (Firefox). Clearly it doesn't work in every browser, an issue I've never experienced with using Imgur or my own hosting service.