Youtube video – Vintage Machine Tool Restoration

Youtube video – Vintage Machine Tool Restoration

This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 19 April 2026 at 17:10 by Michael Gilligan.

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19 April 2026 at 11:46 #845033
Roderick Jenkins
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I recently come across this chap who is putting together a workshop of line shaft driven Victorian machinery:

Impressive work with bonfires and sledge hammers!

Rod
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19 April 2026 at 12:49 #845041
Michael Gilligan
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What a Star !

Oh to have the space, the kit, and the stamina

MichaelG.
19 April 2026 at 14:34 #845046
Ches Green UK
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Yes, an very nice project. Also, it seems to have survived quite well after being left outside for 40 yrs.

Some ‘interesting’ techniques being used in trying to dislodge the pinion.

Now watching Pt4 🙂

Ches
19 April 2026 at 17:10 #845076
Michael Gilligan
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Astonishing how much of it is in such good condition !

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