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This definitely needs a whole documentary made, covering each piece for 10 minutes. That jointer looks like it weighs about 4,500 pounds. I would love to see more information about it.
I really feel like we were so much smarter 100 years ago. It seems like most men were mechanically inclined. And the people who were mechanics on steam engines, and line shaft equipment, obviously had to be extremely intelligent. It might appear to be more simple, but it's really far more complicated than anything we have today. Look up the largest steam train in the world, it can go about 90mph, and has about 4,000 horsepower, it's absolutely massive--the difficulty in operating a steam train is just unreal, it takes 2 full time engineers to just apply the throttle without blowing up the steam engine.
My cousins grandfather had a workshop in Smithton (Tasmania, Australia) driven by a singular source (not sure of the power source originally) and transferred around a very large workshop with death defying drive chains/belts and pulleys. Most of the machines were originally hand/pedal operated and converted to use the machine power. Older hand tools adorned the walls. Fascinating video, thanks ... a trip down memory lane as much as anything else.
This is wonderful undertaking, I hope you have something in place to ensure this continues after you. This is a truly significant part of history and it would be a shame to see it lost. All the best.
Very inspiring. I know what he means when he mentioned being in front of the bandsaw and imagining what his predecessors felt and the lives they lived. I have some of my Dad's and Grandad's tools and I feel connected when I use them. There's also a great joy in restoring and using other old equipment. It feels like honouring the craftsmen who used them before you.
Very cool shop, I love the main line pulley systems. That's mind blowing and very old school which is epic. The only disadvantage I see, is it seems to be VERY loud. You would have to work with earplugs 24/7, unless you want to be deaf at age 35.
My understanding, at least with regards to the belt-driven machine shops of the past, is that the machines ran much slower until HS steel was commercially available (before HS, such high speeds would have dulled the tool edge and made it lose its temper). Apparently, once the machine speeds increased, the whole atmosphere of the shop changed, much to the machinists' protests.
I've seen an Amish shop like this in SE Ohio. The line was driven by a Diesel engine in a shed to the side of the shop and the line was in a channel in the floor. They didn't have nearly the amount or quality of tools as this dude though.
very cool. But probably more then a little noisy working in that shop... And prob not the kind of shop you want to have running while you stumble for the light switch in the dark... or the type of shop to let your dog run around dragging the leash. 😬
This would only be "practical" if all machines were being used at a time. You would have all that excess wear with them running and not being used. Would have to keep them all well greased even when not in use just because they have the belts connected. BUT this is by far the coolest wood shop I've seen.
SoundsFantastic each tool has a clutch that is engaged when it is needed and disengaged when it is not. I've seen this kind of shop before. Those old timers were pretty smart.
Maschinen mit Transmissionsriemen. Wahnsinn.
Danke für's Erhalten dieses Kulturguts.
Danke für's Erstellen dieses Videos.
Gern mehr davon. Z.B. wenn an einzelnen Maschinen gearbeitet wird.
This definitely needs a whole documentary made, covering each piece for 10 minutes. That jointer looks like it weighs about 4,500 pounds. I would love to see more information about it.
Pura vida Bob for sharing your amazing workshop one of my dream s is works with vintage woodworking machinery pura vida again
Totally mesmerizing! I am just flummoxed at the powerful creation ethic of our forefathers. Thank you for sharing!
I really feel like we were so much smarter 100 years ago. It seems like most men were mechanically inclined. And the people who were mechanics on steam engines, and line shaft equipment, obviously had to be extremely intelligent. It might appear to be more simple, but it's really far more complicated than anything we have today. Look up the largest steam train in the world, it can go about 90mph, and has about 4,000 horsepower, it's absolutely massive--the difficulty in operating a steam train is just unreal, it takes 2 full time engineers to just apply the throttle without blowing up the steam engine.
My cousins grandfather had a workshop in Smithton (Tasmania, Australia) driven by a singular source (not sure of the power source originally) and transferred around a very large workshop with death defying drive chains/belts and pulleys. Most of the machines were originally hand/pedal operated and converted to use the machine power. Older hand tools adorned the walls. Fascinating video, thanks ... a trip down memory lane as much as anything else.
Wow! Love the shop and I share his passion for preserving the old machines. Talk about a dream shop. Amazing.
Hats off to this man for his dedication and love for this machinery... wow very motivating. Thank you
This is wonderful undertaking, I hope you have something in place to ensure this continues after you. This is a truly significant part of history and it would be a shame to see it lost. All the best.
Magnificent bit of art and engineering!
The stuff dreams are made of.
Wow... inspiring. Almost speechless.
Wow, if only I had known about this when I lived in Grand Rapids! Beautiful!
What a great endeavor to resurrect those beautiful old machines. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this. Another wonderful place to see these old machines is Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan.
Very inspiring. I know what he means when he mentioned being in front of the bandsaw and imagining what his predecessors felt and the lives they lived. I have some of my Dad's and Grandad's tools and I feel connected when I use them. There's also a great joy in restoring and using other old equipment. It feels like honouring the craftsmen who used them before you.
Amazing. Beautiful.
Very cool shop, I love the main line pulley systems. That's mind blowing and very old school which is epic. The only disadvantage I see, is it seems to be VERY loud. You would have to work with earplugs 24/7, unless you want to be deaf at age 35.
now that is truly amazing, love it
Fantastic. Very very nice story.
badass machinery
Amazing workshop
Amazing! Id like more videos of it running
My understanding, at least with regards to the belt-driven machine shops of the past, is that the machines ran much slower until HS steel was commercially available (before HS, such high speeds would have dulled the tool edge and made it lose its temper). Apparently, once the machine speeds increased, the whole atmosphere of the shop changed, much to the machinists' protests.
I've seen an Amish shop like this in SE Ohio. The line was driven by a Diesel engine in a shed to the side of the shop and the line was in a channel in the floor. They didn't have nearly the amount or quality of tools as this dude though.
fascinating. really.
Beautiful machines...
This is a living museum, amazing. What kind of motor drives the main line shaft?
Great !!
wow
Very cool. Does he offer tours? I only live about an hour away.
Great looking tools but it doesn't get mentioned and being stills I can't tell.....Are all machines running or can you "disengage/engage" each tool?
"Clutches" are lever activated at each machine.
so cool
Would the Man with the line shaft-powered shop in GA have been Robert Johnson by any chance?
very cool. But probably more then a little noisy working in that shop... And prob not the kind of shop you want to have running while you stumble for the light switch in the dark... or the type of shop to let your dog run around dragging the leash. 😬
Awesome but nowadays an OHandS nightmare.
This would only be "practical" if all machines were being used at a time. You would have all that excess wear with them running and not being used. Would have to keep them all well greased even when not in use just because they have the belts connected.
BUT this is by far the coolest wood shop I've seen.
I'm just guessing based on other shops I've seen. But I think there are poles that you can pull to engage the pulleys to turn on and off machines.
SoundsFantastic each tool has a clutch that is engaged when it is needed and disengaged when it is not. I've seen this kind of shop before.
Those old timers were pretty smart.
Horrible audio
why u need to hear anything lol
Audio is fine for me.
Pay Way, it's just too low
African Cichlids, it's nice to hear the story behind the tools, but of course you can enjoy this many times w/o sound
Was a joke