Oil Engine. Start Up! 110 year old Crude oil engine.

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  • @pierreballou5438
    @pierreballou5438 2 роки тому +10

    It does my heart good to see these old engines restored and not end up as scrap.

  • @dustcommander100
    @dustcommander100 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful video! The humor was just right!

  • @mudbunny6388
    @mudbunny6388 2 роки тому +8

    And a hot bath! Great use of all the attributes of old machinery.

  • @aarondodge1913
    @aarondodge1913 2 роки тому +416

    I believe every mechanical engineering student should have an opportunity to work with old equipment like this. What an education! Thank you.

    • @orangemultiplayer1453
      @orangemultiplayer1453 2 роки тому +5

      I guess regular mechanics should also have opportunity, as those ain't so common.

    • @realblakrawb
      @realblakrawb 2 роки тому +12

      They might engineer something serviceable if you do that.

    • @adamjankowski4315
      @adamjankowski4315 2 роки тому +1

      Why, the tech is so outdated. There are things to learn from old stuff but there is also a reason to forget old things as well.

    • @orangemultiplayer1453
      @orangemultiplayer1453 2 роки тому +14

      @@adamjankowski4315 Forget old things? Can you give an example?

    • @adamjankowski4315
      @adamjankowski4315 2 роки тому

      @@orangemultiplayer1453 Yes, forget older things. Sometimes making things fully replaceable by the customer is irresponsible and costly. Making modular at that point makes sense. Doing what Apple does and now all the others is down right profit mongering. Its not the engineering that derives the outcomes of todays products but the bankers, accountants, and CEO's who want to F over the population. Government doesn't care as long as the money keeps flowing through society. You have to realize that if its not worth fixing throw it away, if it is worth fixing then someone out there can. Good luck sticking with old technology and living in the past.

  • @christianstclaire5706
    @christianstclaire5706 2 роки тому +6

    Glad to see a young man with passion for yesteryear engineering

  • @danpags7023
    @danpags7023 Рік тому +1

    Need to see you again on UA-cam. We miss seeing your projects. Merry Christmas

  • @rayceeya8659
    @rayceeya8659 2 роки тому +16

    Here in the States, we call those type of shingles, "shakes". Id it's made from sawed wood, it's a shingle here, if it's made from split wood we call it a shake.

    • @GoldVP...
      @GoldVP... Рік тому +1

      Nope...shingles are thin and narrow, shakes are up to 12" wide and thick about 1" on fat end. I worked as a sawyer for quite a few years

  • @rickyburton4642
    @rickyburton4642 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing all of your videos 😊👍👍

  • @pikeywyatt
    @pikeywyatt 2 роки тому +6

    very good, keeps an old man in the uk very happy,Thanks.

  • @donnellykieranj
    @donnellykieranj Рік тому +6

    Love it Richard. Greetings from Ireland.

  • @kennethtanguay6259
    @kennethtanguay6259 6 місяців тому +4

    Love these old antique machines, so much style, craftsmanship, and overwhelming quality.

  • @jayyoung5423
    @jayyoung5423 2 роки тому

    Hot tub... excellent! Great work my friend.

  • @gediminaskontrimas7992
    @gediminaskontrimas7992 2 роки тому +5

    Very interesting. Thank you.

  • @TheMonkdad
    @TheMonkdad 2 роки тому +47

    It’s interesting how yesterdays tools become today’s art.

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  2 роки тому +19

      I try to put them to actual use. Not just standing for show! /Richard

    • @etherealrose2139
      @etherealrose2139 2 роки тому +2

      @@YesterdaysMachinery that I like! I would love to tour your place!

  • @coppurt
    @coppurt 2 роки тому +57

    It’s crazy how dangerous machinery used to be. Basically all of them doubled as maiming-machines. Explains why a lot of the old men in my industrial town tended to miss a few digits!

    • @landrec2
      @landrec2 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah, the whole time I was just thinking of the many ways this could kill or grievously hurt people. Jesus.

    • @datadavis
      @datadavis 2 роки тому +16

      Not so much the machines, old guys are just a bit crazy and even worse when they were young. My grandpa ripped his ring finger off when he jumped off a truck, dad crushed one under a massive log cause he's a lumberjack and he's ok. Works all night and sleeps all day you know

    • @izaicslinux6961
      @izaicslinux6961 2 роки тому +4

      @@datadavis LOL, nice monty reference... I was like "He's okay?" till I read the rest.

    • @johnsmith7676
      @johnsmith7676 2 роки тому

      And , yet, today people are psychologically maimed continuously by the liars we so foolishly listen to, whom pretend to represent us and/or pose as "experts".,, So, tell me, which is worse?

    • @jackx4311
      @jackx4311 2 роки тому

      @@landrec2 - the carving knife in your kitchen could kill or grievously hurt you or somebody else. And how about your car? The world is, always has been, and always will be a dangerous place.
      The only safeguard is to remember that cautionary notice a friend put on his lathe, which read as follows:-
      1. This machine cannot tell the difference between metal and flesh.
      2. This machine does not have a brain, *so use your own.*

  • @stxrynn
    @stxrynn 2 роки тому

    She's a beauty! Diesel powered hot tub was pretty nice too... as long as the pump input doesn't suck a hickey on your hinder parts!!!! Kinda hard to explain that to the missus, I'd imagine! VERY WELL DONE SIR!!!!!

  • @adolfojg1
    @adolfojg1 2 роки тому +3

    Very nice to see the old engine doing work! Thanks

  • @SkyWriter25
    @SkyWriter25 2 роки тому

    And when you are finished working it has a hot bath all ready for you. Brilliant!

  • @markbowen3638
    @markbowen3638 2 роки тому +112

    Been looking forward to part three. Great resurrection of a historic machine. And nice seeing it doing what it was designed for! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop 2 роки тому +40

    Gday, absolutely awesome to see this engine running and making shingles, I had a laugh when you jumped in the barrel, great video as always mate, Cheers

  • @vaughnmiller6114
    @vaughnmiller6114 2 роки тому +42

    Interesting shingle mill. The various shingle mills I've seen are all saw based and produce a tapered shingle. Very cool to see a different way of shingle production. Thanks for sharing.

  • @craigburns7757
    @craigburns7757 Рік тому +1

    What a nice old machine and it still runs

  • @derek7676
    @derek7676 2 роки тому +3

    I really enjoyed the 3 part series. From Australia 🇦🇺

  • @InssiAjaton
    @InssiAjaton 2 роки тому

    Shingles knife!! Yeah, I recall one. If I would forget, I have a reminder on my right hand index finger. Luckily the nail grew back, but the scar remains. Making the shingles, though required some special skill (not me) to see the grain direction. That was essential for the life of the shingles on the roof.

  • @robertdeen8741
    @robertdeen8741 2 роки тому +3

    Today when a person claims to be a "Mechanic", it means they plug a car into a computer which tells him which part to replace.
    You sir a truely a mechanic plus machinist, welder and who knows, tool and die make?
    Loved watching you work. You are amazing. It's like you have the skills and knowledge of a man 4 times your age.
    Outstanding!

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 2 роки тому +1

    That shingle making machine looks dangerous, but it's the bee's knees!

  • @robw4476
    @robw4476 2 роки тому +28

    Brilliant to see the engine doing real work for a change 👏 and love that you just had to get in the barrel 😁😁

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 2 роки тому +1

    I love these 19 teen's motors, hit and miss motors, anything big, old, and greasy where the operator had a handlebar mustache. This is when machinery slowly turns into poetry.

  • @robertgrosser7279
    @robertgrosser7279 2 роки тому +23

    I absolutely love the sound of that beautiful old engine and I could listen to it all day. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  2 роки тому +8

      Yes it has a great sound to it. Just listen to it and drink some beer. /Richard

    • @Hereford1642
      @Hereford1642 2 роки тому +2

      @@YesterdaysMachinery You should make a 4 hour video of just the sound like they do with rain or whales so that you can help engineers to get to sleep.

  • @lorenzolanza8431
    @lorenzolanza8431 2 роки тому

    It's amazing that you have things that you would see in a museum running.and used I'm jealous 😏

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 2 роки тому +5

    Spectacular job Brother 👍🏻 👏 hello from Detroit Michigan USA

  • @nameless502
    @nameless502 2 роки тому +2

    Enjoy your videos!

  • @666louis
    @666louis 2 роки тому +6

    Also very useful if you want to make Sauerkraut for the whole village ˆ.ˆ

  • @ksloan6206
    @ksloan6206 2 роки тому

    Great to see this old equipment being renewed and not forgotten. What an age for machines. Reminds me of when I was young we used to get the tractor, belt it to the buz saw & cut fire wood and they would get out the thrashing machine, set it up belted to a tractor, would pickup shocks of grain and haul them to the thrashing machine to separate the grain.

  • @schmiermaxe74
    @schmiermaxe74 2 роки тому +4

    Take a bath in the coolant water, Hahahaha ! I had to laugh out loud when i see your dress flying ! Wonderful video and i am exited about the roof work coming up on your channel. Greetings from germany

  • @jackfunk4124
    @jackfunk4124 2 роки тому

    Very cool nice dip in the old barrel.

  • @needwindinmysails6349
    @needwindinmysails6349 2 роки тому +48

    Absolutely beautiful job from start to finish, especially just love the shingle machine what nice shingle's it makes for something that old you could make enough shingle's for a roof in one day. Cheers from Australia

  • @drazenradosevic7467
    @drazenradosevic7467 2 роки тому

    Taking a bath in the cooling barrel is really a cool idea :-)

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 2 роки тому +5

    Hi, it is a good thing you are young and fit to start the engine haha. Many thanks for all your uploads, from Nr Liverpool UK.

  • @seanyoung5598
    @seanyoung5598 9 місяців тому +1

    great job reworking this old engine it was really cool seeing it run and you got some shingles out of it too....not to mention a warm bath. lol

  • @richwhitaker1506
    @richwhitaker1506 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent video of older technology.
    Beautiful job of brazing that crack. That shingle maker turns out a nice product but a bit of inattention could really shorten your reach.
    That was a lot of work just to get a hot soak. Well done.

  • @warrenjones744
    @warrenjones744 5 місяців тому +1

    "Every fifty years or so" perfect! That shingle machine is delightfully dangerous, I love it. well done sir

  • @TonyInIR
    @TonyInIR 2 роки тому +6

    Very nice, great to see the old equipment getting a new lease on life. Ty for sharing

  • @adrianrouse5148
    @adrianrouse5148 2 роки тому

    Loved the bath.😅😅 thanks for the show

  • @brianyoung9014
    @brianyoung9014 2 роки тому +4

    Really like the engine and the shingle cutter.

  • @nzs316
    @nzs316 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the Machinist in the barrel picture! A clean machinist is a happy machinist. Your wife must be thrilled to see you come home cleaner than when you left in the morning. No muddy paws on the kitchen floor!
    Cheers.

  • @ashlynntaylor6045
    @ashlynntaylor6045 2 роки тому +3

    Nice to have the engine working again.👍 Old shingle mills here in Nova Scotia, which I have seen set up as exhibits used a saw blade and and a clamping device to feed the wood into the saw. A little less dangerous! Love the bit of humour at the end, with you in the barrel! 😊

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 2 роки тому

    A very nice mashine you have saved a piece of history .
    And everybody who did shindels by Hand like your slicer very much
    Thank you for the Video
    Take care have a nice weekend and a good New week
    Greetings from Germany
    Yours Frank Galetzka

  • @jogden6632
    @jogden6632 2 роки тому +9

    Love to see you do a roofing project with those shingles! Great video!

  • @djgtidwell
    @djgtidwell 2 роки тому

    It's a beautiful thing. There's a certain charm to the old ways of doing things. No health and safety executive walking around sticking their noses in!

  • @WTFIsThisGuyDoing233
    @WTFIsThisGuyDoing233 2 роки тому +22

    Love watching these things being put to work instead of just idling. So cool

  • @georgejohnson1498
    @georgejohnson1498 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video and the earlier ones!
    Best wishes from George [in UK].

  • @FliesLikeABrick
    @FliesLikeABrick 2 роки тому +8

    If your recording device or editing/post-production setup is capable of external audio/mic, I think that would catapult your production quality to exactly where it needs to be. Everything else about your content has been great, thank you for sharing!

  • @Ian.Gostling
    @Ian.Gostling 2 роки тому

    I like the warm up and slow start procedure, a kind of antidote to the everything must be immediate modern world

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 2 роки тому +11

    Fantastic work my friend! I love seeing younger generations taking as much an interest in old engines and farm equipment as you do, and it is ever better that you are a content creator on UA-cam! Thankyou for sharing your passion with us and that you for sharing the great engineering that paved the road for the modern technology that we have today! This will go a long way to not only inspiring new generations of engineers but also bring them down to earth a little, as it is always a strong temptation for younger generations to have a superiority complex towards the older generations, these machines show the ingenuity of our forefathers to build engines that could make life easier and improve efficiency!

  • @knowone6214
    @knowone6214 2 роки тому

    Great Job and a warm bath what more could ya ask for....LOL

  • @nineteenandfortyone
    @nineteenandfortyone Рік тому +12

    Just came across this series. It's quite interesting and very well made. I love seeing old machinery being put through it's paces by a skilled presenter. Thank you!

  • @SteamCrane
    @SteamCrane 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful demonstration of why this is such a great hobby!
    For people wondering about the belt flopping around, it doesn't matter if the belt stays on the crowned pulleys. For a gas engine that only fires once per revolution or once per 2 revolutions, the slack belt might help absorb the less frequent firing impulses. In the US, steam traction engine operators normally twist the belt to break its lateral stability. The belt rubbing against itself also damps out lateral wander. Of course these steam engines can run either direction, so reversal of rotation can be canceled out. On a gas engine, it might be necessary to turn the engine around. An alternative, turn one end of the belt inside out.

  • @joshjablonicky171
    @joshjablonicky171 2 роки тому +9

    Absolutely love watching all these old engines running.. I have to agree with you about the repair a lot of times people have it repaired all cleaned up ground down and you never know it was repaired honestly I think it's much cooler to see repairs cuz some of the repairs for done when the machine was fairly new and it's lasted for 50 to 90 years and still works just shows a proper repair will last forever.

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu Рік тому

    I used to go to engine shows with my dad when I was a kid. He'd bring 2 or 3 with him. I'd see a lot of pump rigs and the occasional shingle rig. Thanks for sharing and bringing back some good memories!

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 2 роки тому +14

    You've been the inspiration for blacksmiths and metal workers to build their own hot bulb engins from the raw materials. Way to go and keep it going!

  • @davidtietjen8363
    @davidtietjen8363 Рік тому

    It’s so refreshing to hear someone discuss anything at all, without constantly hedging and neutralizing their statements. I’m from the states, you are a breath of fresh air. Keep on keeping on!!!

  • @schwuzi
    @schwuzi Рік тому +3

    I'm hopping by from the WayOutWest Workshop channel. This machine is fantastic! I love the old engine. You just love to see it do some work after such a long time.

  • @jasonkuehl639
    @jasonkuehl639 2 роки тому

    Ahhhhh, a symphony of mechanical music first thing in the morning! I noticed you had to take a breather turning it over the first time, I admit I cheated on my Kohler U genset. I ran a belt from an electric motor around the flywheel to use as a starter motor. Excellent video as always, the ol' girl sounds great!

  • @joshl9479
    @joshl9479 2 роки тому +27

    I am very impressed! You have taught me a lot. I especially enjoyed watching you braze cast iron. That is a skill I would love to learn. That shingle machine looks scary dangerous. Glad you kept all your fingers so you can keep making great stuff.

    • @markshort9098
      @markshort9098 2 роки тому +5

      Brazing is really easy to do, kieth fenner has some good videos on brazing if you're interested

    • @gerardvila4685
      @gerardvila4685 2 роки тому +5

      Not just the shingle machine, the way that drive belt was wobbling around looked the stuff of nightmares. I'm no expert but I remember gruesome stories of people being caught by drive belts... And this guy takes a bath in the tub only inches away, with the engine still running!
      Awesome expertise though.

    • @dwightl5863
      @dwightl5863 2 роки тому +1

      @@gerardvila4685 I doubt the shingle machine needs to be run in one direction so putting a twist in the belt and a bit tighter belt would work better. IMHO

    • @GpunktHartman
      @GpunktHartman 2 роки тому +1

      @@dwightl5863 This Blade need just to know whrere the Wood is. The rotatingdirection does not matter...

  • @geraldharkness8830
    @geraldharkness8830 2 роки тому +2

    what a wonderful video and after a hard days work you can soak in a hot tub!

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 2 роки тому +3

    I love watching you work on,start and get these old machines running! Absolutely fascinating!👍 thanks for letting us watch you and taking us along for the ride!😁

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 2 роки тому

    @17:55 - Is it me or is this video flipped. The Masonite sign is reading backwards. Excellent video! The bath made me laugh out loud.

  • @dpbeardslee
    @dpbeardslee 2 роки тому +21

    Great job on bringing that old engine back to life! I just found your channel a few days ago, and since then I've been binge-watching your videos. Great stuff!

  • @KeeperofTheMountain
    @KeeperofTheMountain Рік тому

    One of these shingle machines fed my Grandmother's family back in the depression. I was tasked in taking it all apart back in the 1970s. I was a teen and I had never seen it run.

  • @lawrencedriver623
    @lawrencedriver623 2 роки тому +8

    Hi Richard. Thank you for another great video, I had no idea that's how wooden roof tiles were made, shingles I think you called them. Love that engine she's perfect now cant wait for the next instalment. Take care.

  • @bruceraykiewicz6274
    @bruceraykiewicz6274 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed watching you braz. Its almost a lost art these days. I brazed in the refrigeration business for 50 years. Thank you for this very interesting video.

  • @clivehorridge
    @clivehorridge 2 роки тому +13

    Wonderful not only to see this beauty of a hit and miss running again, but to see you making parts for it and keeping it maintained. Greetings from Romania ❤️🇷🇴

    • @the.23
      @the.23 2 роки тому

      Sal

    • @jannekarppanen9346
      @jannekarppanen9346 Рік тому

      This is not hit and miss engine where valve is left open when rpm rises too high. This engine stops injecting fuel same way as modern diesel engines.

  • @p.m3735
    @p.m3735 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Great to see it making shingles, that looks like something you need to do with no distractions around you.
    And a free hot bath 😎🤣👍.

  • @h7qvi
    @h7qvi 2 роки тому +5

    Should use a shaped pusher block to push things onto that shingle blade for safety

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 Рік тому +1

      There is no need for that. The blade is only 5mm (1/4" away from the base, and he stopped cutting about 50mm away from it. You need to be able to lift the log continuously, and apply pressure carefully to moderate the cut. The task is done by using your fingers and hands, and using the sense of touch.

  • @lineshaftrestorations7903
    @lineshaftrestorations7903 2 роки тому

    Nice to see old iron running at its correct and proper speed.

  • @mikaoj71
    @mikaoj71 2 роки тому +9

    Underbart att se att det finns dom som förstår att rädda vår svenska industri historia. Underbar video.. Såklart man ska ta vara på varmvattnet till ett härligt bad. 👍🏻💚

  • @stupitdog9686
    @stupitdog9686 2 роки тому +1

    That was BRILLIANT!! All 3 parts! But you would have to use a cattle prod to get me anywhere near all those spinning wheels, flappin belts an slicing blades !! My juice extractor is iffy enough!

  • @proanimali
    @proanimali Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much for this trio of videos. I must admit that I have no idea of engineering, engines or mechanics, but I find watching repairs soothing. What I really like about your videos is that you take the time to explain about what and why you are doing things, so you might turn me into an engineer yet 🙂

  • @EspenMiland
    @EspenMiland 2 роки тому +2

    Just LOVE the bathtub sequence🤟
    Keep the videos rolling 😉

  • @trinitydairy
    @trinitydairy 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome video! You are very talented! Love seeing these old engines brought back to life, and used.

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 2 роки тому +1

    Will love your next video as we have enjoyed the last ones! Many good wishes to you and your family.

  • @luke8210
    @luke8210 2 роки тому +3

    I worked as a farm hand for 15 years or so. Nothing old like you have but still love anything mechanical. Pretty amazing work you do. All the best, appreciate the videos.

  • @BozE-Claire
    @BozE-Claire 2 роки тому +2

    i legitimately subscribed 30 minutes ago so i could see the end result of this project haha.
    thank you winds of the YT algorithm. you have shown me something i enjoy watching for once

  • @edbelledin9600
    @edbelledin9600 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you Richard for yet another great video of bring historic machines back to life and showing their operation…
    I was particularly interested in your shingle making machine. I’ve not previously seen this quite interesting version. I’ve seen many vertical splitting and sawing shingle making machines, but not this type. Very nice version, indeed.
    I really enjoy your interesting and informative videos. Please continue making them and educating all of us about these interesting and historic machines, their operation and use.
    Thank you, again from Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
    Edward Belledin

    • @Bret4207
      @Bret4207 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing Mr. Belledin. I've seen several vertical shingle mills, but I never saw a horizontal example. It actually looks a bit easier to use than the vertical type!

    • @edbelledin9600
      @edbelledin9600 2 роки тому

      @@Bret4207 Sir, I thought you might be interested in this: it’s another version of a horizontal shingle mill using a saw:
      Shingle Mill at the PA Lumber Museum - UA-cam
      m.ua-cam.com/video/VnwUNfllgMI/v-deo.html

  • @Tantrum1701
    @Tantrum1701 Рік тому +2

    Respect for your love for old technology. I used to be a ships engineer and sometimes had to use old technology to make spare parts for old equipment (pre 1950’s). It was always fun and very satisfying.

  • @PAINFOOL13
    @PAINFOOL13 2 роки тому +4

    Always a Better day when you Post these Vids 👍🏻

  • @peterbottenberg5713
    @peterbottenberg5713 Рік тому +1

    Great story! I always was fascinated by technology that can be repaired with simple tools & craftsmanship. No windows updates needed :)

  • @pedramkavian
    @pedramkavian 2 роки тому +7

    Absolutely amazing. I really love the concept of separation of tools and engines. A tool that only needs an engine to be attached and then starts to work. I would love to see if you can connect the engine to some other useful tools

  • @riverrat1284
    @riverrat1284 2 роки тому

    If you’re ever in the states in September, you’ll have to check out Lanesville Indiana Heritage Festival. There’s a lot of these type of engine’s plus steam tractors, and they’re running old saw mills, and different types of implements.

  • @jenkodiesel5768
    @jenkodiesel5768 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Richard! I wish i had that engine. All the best, Jenko.

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Jenko! Nice to see you around! Yes it is a nice engine. You got some fine engines that i would like as well! /Richard

  • @alanjameson8664
    @alanjameson8664 2 роки тому

    You should make push sticks to hold the piece of wood in place--pieces of wood maybe a foot long and half an inch thick, with oval ends that have a notch cut out of either one or each end to fit a piece of wood that is at least partly squared. Much better than being called "Three fingers" for the rest of your life. Good for use with band saws and jointers [AKA planers], so ought to work for this as well. Must say I have never seen such thin shingles.

  • @garycolwell8513
    @garycolwell8513 2 роки тому +7

    What a great job you have done on the engine and wow that shingles machine is a real finger chopping tool! Great to see 👍

  • @arthurjennings5202
    @arthurjennings5202 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed your content. One suggestion though. Cross the flat belt so that the pulleys are running opposite directions. This keeps the belt from flapping excessively. We used to run a lot of long flat belts on the farm and in a large cotton gin.

    • @causewaykayak
      @causewaykayak 2 роки тому

      Absolutely Right. I saw that flapping belt with no twist and then combed these comments just to see if anyone had picked up the missing trick. When I was small there were a fair few one armed farm hands who had got caught in a wayward thresher belt. No quarter given. Well done Mr. Jennings.

  • @dekon70
    @dekon70 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome job Richard! Fantastic to see these old machines and how they were used. Seems like it is a really well balanced machine; on your close ups there seems to be minimal vibration.

  • @brianjaber3171
    @brianjaber3171 Рік тому

    I came to this party a bit late but brother am I glad I came. Watching this machinery operate and listening to its music was like looking at a piece of fine art while an orchestra played. I was just absorbed, and after awhile I wondered how much richer the experience would be if could stand there not just watching and listening to it. But, being able to smell it, feel the firing of the engine in the air and in my chest, feeling the movement of its components through the earth into my feet and legs that would be a great experience. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos. By the way, thank you for keeping older machinery alive and well.

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful progress.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Im currently rewiring an irritating modern generator. It's nice to take time off to enjoy older technology.

  • @wizzie2k
    @wizzie2k 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!! If I may give a suggestion... There is a lot of echoes when you are indoors, maybe try some other microphone? Looking forward to the next one!

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  2 роки тому +3

      I have ordered 2 new mics! One to put in my shirt, so ihope that will sort things out! Best regards! /Richard

  • @TestingPyros
    @TestingPyros 2 роки тому +3

    This was an amazing series! I love how you made the piston rings, and I am astounded that you had a good injector for it! Wow!
    The only thing that bothered me was that the belt was flopping around. An idler pulley is a good safety investment!
    I had to laugh at the bath. Fun!
    This was amazing!

    • @Ramiiam
      @Ramiiam 2 роки тому

      I was afraid that belt might wind up in the barrel with him.

  • @Wallace823
    @Wallace823 2 роки тому

    You amaze me. You are a very intelligent man. Thank you for showing your workmanship.