Vintage work crew photos

[Toolmaker51]

Those I know using cordless like Milwaukee more than other brands. In my frame of mind, that name in red [reputation] means more to the company than any of the other brands, including yellow one.
I happen to use Porter-Cable; satisfied thus far. Biggest test was 4, 17/32" holes in 5/8" HRS weld table [mount a vise]. I center drilled, pilot drilled, then to size. Used 2 and part of a third 2ah batteries from ~80% charge. Has unique thermal shutdown feature; got too hot to hold! Other work hasn't been so heavy.

Far as how batteries have changed is a little different than the printer ink scheme. Battery performance [volts & ah] has steadily increased.
I'm positive ink doesn't give a rat's ass about container shape. And when's last time you saw cartridge size increase?

[PJs]

Those I know using cordless like Milwaukee more than other brands. In my frame of mind, that name in red [reputation] means more to the company than any of the other brands, including yellow one.
I happen to use Porter-Cable; satisfied thus far. Biggest test was 4, 17/32" holes in 5/8" HRS weld table [mount a vise]. I center drilled, pilot drilled, then to size. Used 2 and part of a third 2ah batteries from ~80% charge. Has unique thermal shutdown feature; got too hot to hold! Other work hasn't been so heavy.

Far as how batteries have changed is a little different than the printer ink scheme. Battery performance [volts & ah] has steadily increased.
I'm positive ink doesn't give a rat's ass about container shape. And when's last time you saw cartridge size increase?

Semi True. Epson has made a few Large cartridge All-in-ones in the last few years and did last much longer for about the same price per but they quit making them again. Probably not making their quota. Basically you can buy a new printer with cartridges for the price of 2 sets of refills. Ideally you toss or salvage your old one and buy a new one on the third round...Really¿ There are aftermarket hang on the outside systems that work semi well with large bottles (CMYK), but don't do it till the warranty is up...otherwise void. I only do Epsons...bad early experiences with other brands. Part of the issue with costs is thanks to the Hazmat designations...and yet the big box stores recycle cartridges...of which I have had some issues with OEM quality QA in the recent past (sold as new) which appear to be recycled cartridges that the printer won't recognize.

Batteries have and are evolving rapidly (almost exponentially) over the last decade or so with prolific increases in potential, charge rates, recovery, size and Safety. I ran across a special awhile back where a guy had made the membranes literally bullet proof. Personally, I can't wait for the Tesla plant to really start cranking them out and get some real economy of scale and Hopefully put a stop to this Printer Ink Scheme. The great thing about Li-ion and LiPo's are the flexibility in shape and capacity. The only reason for the 18650 is we go back 40+ years with the profusion of AA dry cells and there evolution to Li-ion, and they are actually used in massive quantities in E-vehicles where quite a number of them can die and still be part of the larger series/parallel group that still works.

Your bat wing screwdrivers (Milwaukee?) are doable I think...check YT.

I'm thinking there is some Drift from the Vintage Work Crew Photos topic but really glad to see 41 pages of great stuff!

PJ

[VinnieL]

I have had zero problems with the Craftsman (not the new B&D/Stanley ones) 19.2 set except for the one Li-Ion and the nicads petering out. You have to be careful with those old aluminum-cased electric drills. They can short to the case and if you are on damp ground (e.g. on your knees) they will shock hell out of you. Have been there and done that, and couldn't let go of the darned thing. Finally was able to throw it across the floor.

[ranald]

I have had zero problems with the Craftsman (not the new B&D/Stanley ones) 19.2 set except for the one Li-Ion and the nicads petering out. You have to be careful with those old aluminum-cased electric drills. They can short to the case and if you are on damp ground (e.g. on your knees) they will shock hell out of you. Have been there and done that, and couldn't let go of the darned thing. Finally was able to throw it across the floor.

My old metal cased corded B&D's Had earth cable so no worry there. However My diamond wet cutter Makita underwent many govt reg contstraints & deletions due to many different brands killing idiots that would chase out bricks, concrete & blocks etc with the motor side down & getting water inside: motor up top & no probs. I've had mine since 1986 without incident or stupidity.Such saws were earthed but not designed for unsafe use. There is a rubber motor cover to dispell water splashes but not a full on stream.
I did have a dry saw cable flick over & severed by a blade without even tripping 2 safety devices : very clean cut. Looked over from above!
cheers
Ranald

[Jon]

Chassis Assembly Dept., American LaFrance Co9,s, Elmira NY - 1918

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[ranald]

The leaf springs are enormous.

[PJs]

Nice one! The workers faces are a bit "Sharpened" but get the drift of their resolve and work status. Surprising how narrow the frames are for firetrucks. That looks to be some sort of shaper/mill at 9 O'Clock?? Can't quite read the name on the upper crossmember but made in USA for sure. He is working on one of the housings on the floor (pump housing?)...surfacing the mating face??

Thanks Jon! Great long lineage automotive shop!

[Toolmaker51]

Nice one! The workers faces are a bit "Sharpened" but get the drift of their resolve and work status. Surprising how narrow the frames are for firetrucks. That looks to be some sort of shaper/mill at 9 O'Clock?? Can't quite read the name on the upper crossmember but made in USA for sure. He is working on one of the housings on the floor (pump housing?)...surfacing the mating face??

Thanks Jon! Great long lineage automotive make out the name shop!

PJs, that's a planer, maybe a ten foot table. It does look like he's running those bodies. I can't make out name either, seems to have a lot of "n". Probably 'Cincinnati'.

[ranald]

PJs, that's a planer, maybe a ten foot table. It does look like he's running those bodies. I can't make out name either, seems to have a lot of "n". Probably 'Cincinnati'.

First look I thought it was "Baker 91" or Baker 90 or Baker Co but never heard of it. second line ends with"*SA" which i thought was USA. I like the right angle jigs to hold at level or correct angle for surfacing/machining.

[Jon]

Steam dredging crew on the Suez Canal. 1860s.

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