The woodworker (1940) video

[rileytoolworks]

Just came across this. An interesting video from the 40s.

http://www.archive.org/details/Woodwork1940

Adam

 

[Alf]

Nice snapshot in time, that. Thanks for posting, Adam.

 

[jimi43]

I love these films and books of this vintage.

Interesting the level and sophistication of machine tools in that clip. The router is often considered a modern device and it is fascinating to see it in use in the cabinet maker's shop.

Pattern making is a definate skill...in fact, the whole sand casting subject is something which I want to get into eventually as part of my tool making.

Thanks for posting that clip...I have bookmarked it for future inspiration.

Jimi

 

[houtslager]

thanks for the posting, bookmarked for future use

k

 

[rileytoolworks]

Jimi, if you PM me your address, I'll stick a book (if I can find it) in the post for you mate.
It's called 'The Backyard Foundry'. Right up your street. A really good read. I got it at a time when I thought I could get into all that stuff, but then life took over. :roll:

Adam.

 

[jimi43]

Jimi, if you PM me your address, I'll stick a book (if I can find it) in the post for you mate.
It's called 'The Backyard Foundry'. Right up your street. A really good read. I got it at a time when I thought I could get into all that stuff, but then life took over. :roll:

Adam.

That is so kind and thoughtful of you Adam...I will do.

Cheers mate!

Jim

 

[rileytoolworks]

It'll be in the post on Monday mate. A man of your calibre should be able to make more use of it than I could.
All the best.
Adam.

 

[rileytoolworks]

Jimi, I've dug out a few of my bookmarks that may be of interest to you.

http://terrificshare.com/search/%7B9F3B ... 20F%7D.htm


http://ethesis.nitrkl.ac.in/1138/1/Heat ... _Steel.pdf

http://www.pdftop.com/view/aHR0cDovL3d3 ... YxMi5wZGY=

http://www.pdftop.com/view/aHR0cDovL3d3 ... luZy5wZGY=

http://www.pdftop.com/view/aHR0cDovL3d3 ... luZy5wZGY=

http://www.pdftop.com/view/aHR0cDovL3d3 ... NoMi5wZGY=

Cheers.
Adam.

 

[ondablade]

Thank you Adam, that's a great series of documents on heat treatment.

On the original 1940s video. As somebody has said - very sophisticated despite it's age. Timber frame house construction only arrived over here about 15 years ago, and only even more recently became mainstream. Yet the key point of getting the roof on so all the trades can get started earlier is in the video....

 

[jimi43]

Thanks for posting those links Adam....

I shall enjoy those tomorrow

Cheers mate

Jim

 

[jeffinfrance]

i love those old movies.

 

[Eric The Viking]

Me too. That was fun.

Like others, I was also particularly struck by the kit in use.

I think I saw a spindle moulder in there, the router mentioned, and, on the site, an original Skilsaw - that must have been state-of-the-art back then!

I was watching one of the TV history/re-enactment progs. the other day, and they showed items from the pattern store at Chatham naval dockyard. Sadly I can't presently remember which programme it was - might have been that series about re-creating bits of the Titanic. The patterns, however, were beautiful.

Sadly, when I worked for an school science equipment maker, years ago as a holiday job, the castings had largely become plastic mouldings. Despite this, the pattern/toolmaker was the most respected person on the factory floor (but he was fierce!).

 

[squib]

Thanks for that ....I have one of those skill saws somewhere i think its black and decker .I got it from an old boatyard in the 80s and was terrified to use it until i plugged it in ,it was very quiet and slow running and very easy to use, although a bit heavy.

 

[Bluekingfisher]

Thanks for posting Adam, althouigh some of those mills look as if they deserve some respect!

 

[jimi43]

Hi Adam

"The Backyard Foundry" by B.Terry Aspin arrived today....

Absolutely fascinating Adam....you have bridged the gap for me with added inspiration to go the whole hog instead of buying in castings or getting bespoke mouldings made.....

I can do it myself...I am sure about that....what a fantastic book!

90 pages. This book covers basic principles, materials and techniques, pattern making, moulding boxes, cores and core-boxes, electric, gas and coke furnaces, and includes step-by-step procedures with examples of locomotive cylinders and wheels. Sources of specialised materials and even the design of outdoor furnace suitable for small-scale commercial work are given. Each stage and subject is covered in detail so that even the inexperienced can undertake casting with confidence. Even though the book is written primarily for the model engineer, anyone wishing to make mouldings or castings will profit from its pages.

I can adapt the patterns to make mouldings for planes and caps which is the bridge I need...although I love the idea of building a steam engine....I need one for a Victorian lake boat I am planning...I already got the cucumbers and the Pimms so I half way there!!!

Kindness such as your gift brings a lump to my throat....I am touched that you have sent this to me...a great inspiration indeed!

Many thanks mate

Jim

 

[rileytoolworks]

Don't mention it Dude. As I said, I can tell from our (albeit brief) previous encounters that you'll be able to make use of it. Far better that it is used than sitting on my bookshelf.
Have a good evening.

Adam.