Amazing video of hundred + year old shop still in use.

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[video=youtube;BckZ4i1BzF0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BckZ4i1BzF0#![/video]

Worth the 7 minute video to see a "working museum".

Ric
 
That was pretty neat, keeping it all in the family and making 3 livings out of that operation. Those sort of old time apprenticeships are not really around much anymore. Such a shame. I am new at the metal shaving craft, but I am hoping that I can gain that kind of knowledge from this site and the accummulated knowledge of those who participate and share with those of us that are less experienced.
 
Saw that on Bob Phillips Texas Country Reporter. He does catch some pretty cool places and people.
 
Nice reminder of what can be done with machines & tools that aren't polished or satin-matte and all perfect all over, with no hint of continuously-variable speed nor DRO. Most of us never stop craving for "more", while they're fine with "enough"... and they've proven that "enough" is quite perfectly sustainable over the long run.
 
While their life might not always be as easy as the gentle piano music in the background lead us to believe I wonder if they'd consider adopting another family apprentice?
 
Thanks for sharing! I am speachless on what to say. America and the good old days....where has it gone.

Everyone have a great day!

Ed
 
I would love to get my hands on that old "SPANG" CABLE TOOL SIGN. Talking about priceless!!!

I grew up with my dad working in a old machine shop like this one down in south Texas many years ago. It still exists today, still with some of the old equipment as in this one. We used to own a Peerless power hacksaw like the one they had, but with a motor running it instead of a flat belt.

Sure brings back memories!
 
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