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Cast Iron Machines
Registrace 27. 06. 2013
Welcome- I collect, repair, and use machinery and obscurities from times gone by and try to figure out how things work through tests and experiments in the back yard, and would like to share them with you.
A Surviving Leffel Water Turbine!
Made by the Hall Machine Works sometimes after 1862, this "Leffel" turbine should clean up nicely. Thanks to Jim, if you're out there watching.
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Brown & Sharpe "Hand Milling Machine"
zhlédnutí 3,7KPřed dnem
Being the smallest milling machine of the Brown & Sharpe production line in the early 1900s, this little unit should be an enjoyable restoration.
130 Year Old Electric Motor/Dynamo!
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Although a bit of a basket case, this rare 19th century electric bipolar motor/dynamo is going to get an overhaul and will run a small knob and tube display in the lineshaft shop.
Mini Printing Press Restoration and Trial
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After more than 14 months, the 3x5 Excelsior press is up in action! Thanks to @tobhomott for the help is casting the chase, and the Sacramento History Museum for so many reference videos on these presses.
A Most Interesting Combination Vise
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Stowell Mfg & Foundry Co's "Hanson" combination vise: 5 tools in 1! Anvil, filing vise, saw vise, drill press, and pipe vise demonstrated and tested, it feels that this little unit was worth the 6$ originally charged for it. I'd like to thank Phil for preserving this thing prior to me.
Restoring a Hand Cranked Crane to Lift a Swage Block
zhlédnutí 3,1KPřed 5 měsíci
An old dairy crane/ hand cranked winch finds new life helping remove a 215lb swage block from my trunk! This crane originally moved 30gal milk cans from a cooled cistern and into a wagon for transport to a cheese factory, cheese being Canada's second largest export behind lumber and wood products around the turn of the century.
Making Dinner on the Potbelly Stove and Team Forging Work
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Making Dinner on the Potbelly Stove and Team Forging Work
Antique Grain Grinder making Chicken Feed
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Antique Grain Grinder making Chicken Feed
Firing up the Pedestal Grinder with a new Countershaft
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Firing up the Pedestal Grinder with a new Countershaft
Farewell to Nova Scotia on Accordion
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Farewell to Nova Scotia on Accordion
Boring and Broaching a Pulley in the Lineshaft Machine Shop
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Boring and Broaching a Pulley in the Lineshaft Machine Shop
1929 Ford first start in 40 years: Model A Town Sedan
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1929 Ford first start in 40 years: Model A Town Sedan
Cutting beams for the Sawmill Restoration
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Cutting beams for the Sawmill Restoration
Antique Sticker Molder and Tenoner: Sash and Door shop
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Antique Sticker Molder and Tenoner: Sash and Door shop
1880s Edison Dynamo: Electricity in the Steam Era
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1880s Edison Dynamo: Electricity in the Steam Era
An unconventional way to pour Babbitt bearings
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An unconventional way to pour Babbitt bearings
Hand-cranked cattle clipper & sheep shear restoration
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Hand-cranked cattle clipper & sheep shear restoration
Model A Cold Start, Vintage Sled Run, Live Steam, and Maple Syrup 2
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Model A Cold Start, Vintage Sled Run, Live Steam, and Maple Syrup 2
Que perfectos que son.
What part of the world are you in? general of course - not a street address..
Nice find! If You can't got Lignum vitae, i tink pockenholtz will do as a replacer for parts soaked in water.
I think you need another pulley on there. lol
i am so happy to see that you have that thing. i live in shelton, connecticut. there is a dam constructed in the 1870's for water power, making canal street the industrial capitol of the world. now, the space is being repurposed to residential. demolition of the factories is a result. during this some old turbines were discovered under the floor. i offered $1000.00 for one of these, but did not get it. this factory was a wire mill that made the wire for new haven telephone, which was the first telephone system in the world. sadly, this town is full of history, what it lacks is people who care. good luck, if i can be of help,, let it be known.
Very interesting machine. I hope the other hardware also comes loose without issues.
Those are ironwood bearings.
I've heard good things about old school wooden bearings in turbines like that. If you can save those ones I suggest that you do. Apparently that type of wood is super expensive if you want to replace like for like
"UNIFIED" is a ww2 standard threadform... And WHITWORTH threads won't have given up as easily as that.... Likely to be US/Canada NATIONAL thread... Good video ☹️🇬🇧
Leffel is still in business and still supports their old products, although I don't know if they support licensed versions. The spiral gates around the perimeter are called wicket gates. Do you plan on restoring it to running condition?
@@sharkheadism yes, I would like to
It’s an interesting turbine. I would have liked a closer look at it . I will be looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Thanks
Will get you a closer look once more bolts get unstuck and the cover can come off. Cheers
How many passes does it take to complete the profile?
Depends on the complexity, a proper setup should only need one pass, but if you want the backside or edges planed they need to be done separately ;)
Yeah another swell project. Good job
Thank you sir
Looks like the countershaft bearing stands/hanger were for the tight/loose pulley setup. The shifting rod guides made for convenient mounting points. It certainly is a cute little mill.😮
Can you do video on the stove
Pura vida for sharing interesting and part of machinery history 🎉
I love the idea of restoring something like this but, while I have no doubt I could do it, it would be completely impractical for me to do so as the ones anywhere near me are much too large for my small garage. So I restored something a bit smaller...a 1950's DeWalt radial arm saw. :) Next will be a 1940's Delta drill press. The ceiling in my garage is about 6'10". I'm 6'8" and I barely fit in there unscathed myself, lol.
Another great find!
I have a very similar milling machine here in the UK with handle feeds... "PALLAS" model C about the same size...
Very nice score, look forward to seeing it in use. The stuck taper may release more easily if the spindle is warmed up a bit by running or a bit of external heat. If the taper was installed warm and left to cool it can really stick in there.
Nice. Building yourself some farm equipment ? That is a big one. Got a tiny barker myself it's tabletop size maybe 200 pound
Good to see a vintage machine being picked up by someone who loves the machine. This reminds me of a local Rough-and-Tumble organization in Kinzer, PA which has a line shaft driven machine shop which contains an F.E. Reed foot powered metal lathe. This would be a nice companion for the Hand Mill. Sad that you are in Canada. I have a GE 1/3HP 1910 - 1920 motor from perhaps a VERY old washing machine. The nameplate states "110V" which was the US voltage in the early 1900s. I am looking to find a home for this. Works well, runs quiet and smooth, just needs to be paired with a vintage machine. Dave.
Another machine which was build to last. Would love to see it in action.
Nice machine, I've never seen that 'hand' feed before. Interested to see how you get on with it!
@@iron_jonesy it seems not too many survived the “great scrapping” era as they weren’t as well suited to general shop work as hand-wheel types. Cheers!
Great historical machine will be fun to view in action, thanks
Woo Hoo ... another great video....😀
great job --I enjoyed it
Have you ever tried making babbit bearings?
@@alphaindustries5775 yes, have done multiple
I'll be really looking forward to this restoration!
That is amazing. Have never heard of such a machine, now i need one...
Nice shop . I’m looking forward to more videos about your shop & the work you do in it .Thanks for sharing it
I've used one many many years ago. The stock used for the stencils was a heavy waxed cardboard like material. Spray stencil or roller ink or stiff brush was used to apply the letters/numbers.
You're a machinist harry, a thumpin' good'n
Don't know how you find these things but this one is way cool. Maybe it's more likely to find these kind of stuff on your side of the pond.
That is so cool I have never seen anything like that
thats awesome. can you do multiple lines or just the one
@@kollinspencer847 It can do 3 lines comfortably
Yo tengo de esta pero están modernizada le he puesto motores electrónicos y eliminando esos clutches
That insulation will be full of asbestos... 😐🇬🇧
@@glennmoreland6457 good point. Will be careful with it
In this country and other developed countries asbestos is a big deal - It the same for lung cancer - 1 in 20 have lung problems in the U.S. that includes none smokers and smokers - Yet only 20% smoke in the U.S. - it's the same with aspestose it's been demonized - 1 in 20 house dogs, cats and stabled horses come down with emphysema also that leads to lung cancer in the U.S. - In India aspestose is still mind and has many applications - In France 1 out of 3 smoke yet health wise there rated number one in the world when it comes to developed nations - The U.S. is rated 73 health wise - aspestose and emphysema is the result of defficcencys in sulphur and vitamin C along with other minerals in our diet - I've had all those health issues in the past - You can look up MSM on you tube and learn about it - If you get it get the 99.9% pure granulated type - At one time I needed oxygen not any more - For some reason there are statements on the net that France has a high rate of cancer - there is no truth to that - The U.S. does have a high rate of cancer -
Cool motor I’m looking forward to seeing you tear into it . I’d love to see your line shaft running it . Thanks for sharing this
What an awesome find!
Another great video, keep them coming.
Really cool old motor! Thanks!
Please keep us updated on your rebuild of the motor! Very cool!
Love your channel. Always interesting to see the projects.
Now I have shrink rule envy! Cool project. Hopefully its guts aren't too bad 🤞
В кадре Ангус Янг 😂
Where did you find spare parts?
@@randyking5346 got lucky and found some locally. Ebay has parts sometimes. What do you need?
Great demonstration. We'd like to see the other side in operation, where the slab is cut through also with the shingles falling off. Not OSHA approved but the shingles of cedar lasted decades, if you avoided the knots. I learned from Clay MacWhirter, who demonstrated the almost same saw (RustFest 2024 in Ottawa this weekend) the shingles with knots are used for siding only. Knots on the roof can leak water, creating rot.
I must say, I like your sense of fashion... Well, apart from the home cut jorts. Not a big fan of them 😅. To each their own though.
Are you looking to add more machines?