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.
Ah the woodwright shop for cast iron! I live on the Saugeen river and years ago I worked with a company the re fitted water power mills to produce electricity, I worked on mills in Williamsford, Scone and one of the biggest on the Saugeen river north of Durham. The first two were like the one you have here but they were 60" and 45" respectively. The one north of Durham was a twin head and could have been the same as the one you have there. The Durham dam was 32' head and when I was inside trying to free up the gates it was nerve wracking. Don't even try to remove the love/joy from the top. The water turbines we worked o had there love/joy sweated on at the Collingwood shipyards many many years ago. Love this episode
At the HATCH MILL in Duxbury MA USA there are the remains of a larger Leffel water turbine. The mill used to make, along other things, shoe boxes four our Civil War soldiers. The mill was originally an undershot wheel, but changed some time in the early 1860s. The mill is currently undergoing a long restoration, and a Leffel-type will be installed. It will run at least three saws: a multiple sash mill, and two circular mills.
It's pronounced LEFF-el...not leFELL. They are still in business in Springfield,Ohio. If you don't believe me, call them up and see how they answer the phone. I used to work around Leffel turbines that were 48" in diameter. Never have seen one this small. Thanks for posting this.
Watching from New Zealand. Loving your content. Can relate to everything except being dressed in your Sunday best to tackle these jobs! Where are your oily old dungarees?😮
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?
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 ☹️🇬🇧
Lignum vitae is the wood and you still can get bearings. Many a ships have those bearings. I would't doubt that ironwood has been used but Lignum vitae is still the best.
Most likely, Canada. The way he says the word "About" and his referencing of Canadian locations would suggest that. That and the types of plants visible in the videos.
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.
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
Ah the woodwright shop for cast iron! I live on the Saugeen river and years ago I worked with a company the re fitted water power mills to produce electricity, I worked on mills in Williamsford, Scone and one of the biggest on the Saugeen river north of Durham. The first two were like the one you have here but they were 60" and 45" respectively. The one north of Durham was a twin head and could have been the same as the one you have there. The Durham dam was 32' head and when I was inside trying to free up the gates it was nerve wracking. Don't even try to remove the love/joy from the top. The water turbines we worked o had there love/joy sweated on at the Collingwood shipyards many many years ago. Love this episode
At the HATCH MILL in Duxbury MA USA there are the remains of a larger Leffel water turbine. The mill used to make, along other things, shoe boxes four our Civil War soldiers. The mill was originally an undershot wheel, but changed some time in the early 1860s.
The mill is currently undergoing a long restoration, and a Leffel-type will be installed. It will run at least three saws: a multiple sash mill, and two circular mills.
Yeah another swell project. Good job
Thank you sir
It's pronounced LEFF-el...not leFELL. They are still in business in Springfield,Ohio. If you don't believe me, call them up and see how they answer the phone. I used to work around Leffel turbines that were 48" in diameter. Never have seen one this small. Thanks for posting this.
My family’s company.
They have one of these (albeit a larger model) in the parking lot of the Cambridge Mill in Cambridge ON.
Watching from New Zealand. Loving your content. Can relate to everything except being dressed in your Sunday best to tackle these jobs! Where are your oily old dungarees?😮
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
Very interesting machine. I hope the other hardware also comes loose without issues.
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'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
My family’s company in my hometown of Springfield Ohio.
Do you have tours ,and where are you located?
Which Type of Turbine is that? It looks like a Francis Type
"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
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4:48 … and they criticize _me_ for using too many fonts?!
Those are ironwood bearings.
Lignum vitae is the wood and you still can get bearings. Many a ships have those bearings. I would't doubt that ironwood has been used but Lignum vitae is still the best.
What part of the world are you in? general of course - not a street address..
Most likely, Canada. The way he says the word "About" and his referencing of Canadian locations would suggest that. That and the types of plants visible in the videos.
I believe in another video he said Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. eh!
Based on the color of the parts you call brass are actually bronze. Bronze is stronger than brass.
Why didnt you just pull your truck forward goober lool