Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...d_fullsize.jpgThe reactor vessel head for the Energy Research and Development Administration's Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) at Hanford, Washington. c. 1974.
New plans added on 10/09: Click here for 2,501 plans for homemade tools.
MeJasonT (May 3, 2019), Paul Jones (Apr 21, 2019), Scotsman Hosie (Apr 21, 2019), Seedtick (Apr 20, 2019), Toolmaker51 (Apr 21, 2019)
Gromet (Apr 21, 2019), MeJasonT (May 3, 2019), Scotsman Hosie (Apr 21, 2019), Toolmaker51 (Apr 21, 2019)
I respectfully decline altercation. Neither my ceiling high enough, or floor thick enough. Or budget for endmills. And no bridge crane, WAG is 200 ton and 60' under rail. My favorite scale reference, isn't the 2 machinists, it's the caged ascent ladder, f'n straight up! Rungs are probably 10 to 11" on center, inclined ladders are 12" IIRC.
I count 39 or so. Know why?
So they can replace bulbs in the aircraft warning lights. Or a sadistic HR department locates the time clock up there.
Come to think of it, haven't a wrench for the 6" clamp studs.
I worked my keester off all day. I'll call tomorrow if I can lift the phone.
Sincerely,
Toolmaker51
...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...
Scotsman Hosie (Apr 21, 2019)
Toolmaker51 (Apr 21, 2019)
Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...r_fullsize.jpgA steam traction engine powers excavation machine [Herman & Inshur General Contractors, Marquette, MI] Camp Humphreys, VA 1918.
New plans added on 10/09: Click here for 2,501 plans for homemade tools.
MeJasonT (May 3, 2019), Scotsman Hosie (May 3, 2019), Seedtick (Apr 27, 2019)
Golden Gate bridge under construction in 1935.
Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...n_fullsize.jpg
New plans added on 10/09: Click here for 2,501 plans for homemade tools.
jackhoying (May 7, 2019), MeJasonT (May 3, 2019), Scotsman Hosie (May 3, 2019), Seedtick (May 3, 2019), tooly (May 3, 2019)
Who's going to say it first? Epic, beautiful, a treasure in iron, recognized world-wide.
Just slide rules, long hand arithmetic, sketches, blueprints, surveying equipment, and assorted manual measuring tools. And I confidently guarantee bulk of initial materials were prepared offsite.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a fixed six-lane roadway, is 1.7 miles long (main span is 4,200 feet long), and carries about 112,000 vehicles per day. Who knows how many since opening.
I've driven and ridden over it many times and sailed underneath 4 times. BTW, aircraft carriers must await low tide. . .
Sincerely,
Toolmaker51
...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...
Scotsman Hosie (May 3, 2019)
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Bookmarks