American Precision Museum

[Bill Gruby]

I did not forget you Gunsmiths. They are next. )

"Billy G"

 

[Old Iron]

Great Pictures Bill, Although I don't really car for Bridgeport mills kinda nice to see the first one made. Be looking for the rest of the pictures.

Paul

 

[Bill Gruby]

For the Gunsmiths.

#1 Mortiser for inletting the lock

#2 Horizontal mill for making lock parts.

#3 Stock Duplicating machine.

#4 Pistol Barrel Rifling Machine. Cuts 5 Grooves

#5 View of the cutter

#6 View at the bump stop. The cutter cuts in both directions. On the in cut the bump stop advances the cutter .003. After on complete cycle (5 Grooves) The bump stop is advanced to allow the cutter to be advanced further. This machine was hand operated.


"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

Time for the Smithy owners to drool. This is a Gilman 4in1 machine. Mill (horizontal&Vertical) Lathe and Boring Machine. 2200 lbs.

"Billy G" :lmao:

 

[jumps4]

after seeing your post about visiting the museum i went to the web site, I would love to visit that place
great pics. somebody needs to remake that gillman thats sharp.

steve

 

[Bill Gruby]

More info on the Gilman.

http://www.americanprecision.org/highlights-from-the-collection


"Billy G" )

 

[ScrapMetal]

Thanks Bill, those are some very neat machines. I'd want to take every one of them home with me.

-Ron

 

[David]

Thank you for sharing with us Bill. Wonderful history! Humbling and appreciative for sure.

David

 

[Bill Gruby]

Thank you guys. Got more to post yet. Keep watching. :lmao::lmao:

"Billy G"

 

[Bill Gruby]

On this line boring machine that valve body and cutter are up to date but the machine is from the late 20's.

"Billy G"