High-quality black-and-white photographs of large old machines and tools

[schuylergrace]

I was imagining single-point threading that rod at the top.

[Toolmaker51]

I was imagining single-point threading that rod at the top.

Must be referring to the tie-rod connecting the upper frame. While your doing that, I'm ordering 2 cuts of hex bar to single point the nuts. Definite opportunity to bore pitch and maximum diameter references.

[12bolts]

Dave, from Engels Coach Shop, (Youtube) built a full size 20 mule team borax wagon, (x2) and a water cart from scratch.

The link is a brief rundown of the process but there is also a full series of videos on each step. Its a fantastic channel. I love his stuff.

[mr mikey]

Wow, the craftsmanship is awesome. Thank you for posting.

[genempls]

I have been following Dave for several years, he is almost as old as I am and I hope he lives for many more years [and I so I can watch him],

[Jon]

Mesta Machine Company air compressor. West Homestead, PA. 1905/1925.

Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...7_fullsize.jpg

[jimfols]

Mesta Machine Company air compressor. West Homestead, PA. 1905/1925.

It's been discussed before. But never having worked around bolts this large, these images fascinate me.

[12bolts]

Jim,
Biggest nut & bolt I ever dealt with

Cheers Phil

[marksbug]

oh great you found the ring gear bolt out of my dana!

[Ralphxyz]

I'd like to see the motors.