Thread: Steam power at work

This has been posted in the box making and the timber milling sections already.
Still a good watch for all that especially when you wake up to the fact that this is now and not the good old days.
Regards

They do lack protective guards & hair nets, however, I did notice the dogs tail has been shortened . One of those vid's that warms the heart. Very good.

Fantastic vid!
You do know you probably have given Phil multiple eye-gasms? He's probably still recovering.....
To start with I was wondering if the dust extractor was steam powered too, I'm glad they showed it.
I have downloaded it so I can watch it in 1080p on the 40" tonight.....

HI,
Great Video, thanks for Posting. I didn't think much of the Wiring on the Box Imprinter. I guess the Dog must be just Pooch powered as I didn't see any Steam coming out of Him lol.

The box makers are great.

I also find inspirational 'sandersoniron.com' especially Machines

Another is www.museumofmaking.org with his 'Machinery' page the favourite.

Challenge is on for building something as good in Australia, near to me anyway I'm sad Sovereign Hill, Timbertown and Swan Hill are so far from me.

Enjoy,
AndrewOC

This is a bit tangential in that it doesn't involve steam (?), but does anyone remember seeing a piece on telly a few years ago - ABC I think, probably something like Stateline - about a machine for making the old wooden mouse traps? It was a family business and the article was a sad piece about the old guys shutting it down. The machine was a thing to behold. Filled a room and went quietly about all the operations involved in making a mouse trap with more or less automation - of the old fashioned, gears-and-levers kind. Looked like it had evolved over a century. I wish I could find it again. I've searched the ABC archives in vain. The steam box factory reminded me of it is all.

Originally Posted by Bryan

This is a bit tangential in that it doesn't involve steam (?), but does anyone remember seeing a piece on telly a few years ago - ABC I think, probably something like Stateline - about a machine for making the old wooden mouse traps? It was a family business and the article was a sad piece about the old guys shutting it down. The machine was a thing to behold. Filled a room and went quietly about all the operations involved in making a mouse trap with more or less automation - of the old fashioned, gears-and-levers kind. Looked like it had evolved over a century. I wish I could find it again. I've searched the ABC archives in vain. The steam box factory reminded me of it is all.

Could it be the story mentioned half way down this page Bryan?
Australian Story Collection

On edit, have you seen Stephen fry's bottle opener? Some real good old fashion engineering there. Sorry, no link as I'm on the phone but I'm sure if you utube it you'll find it.

Is this it ?

Try;
2001/85/1 Mouse and rat trap making machines (4) and mouse traps (3) and rat trap, metal / wood, made by A W Standfield and Co, Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 1925-2000 - Powerhouse Museum Collection

This glorious Rube Goldberg / Heath Robinson contraption can be viewed at Powerhouse Museums' Castle Hill Store on their open days.
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Looks smaller than I remember but that would have to be it. Thanks guys. I'm very happy to know it's been preserved. If I ever get over that way it will be on my list.

Thankyou John, for posting that video in the metal section, just beautiful to watch. I was also greatly fascinated when I saw the "Mouse trap machine" some years ago. Graeme

Originally Posted by calala

They do lack protective guards & hair nets, however, I did notice the dogs tail has been shortened . One of those vid's that warms the heart. Very good.

Me too was shuddering with the long hair around that revolving machinery didnt check the digits for completeness but bit worried about tripping over the dog and feeding the thicknesser from behind not the side. obvious never seen 1 feed a stick of timber through a wall.too far out of town for the O H and S and be worried about going in.Loved every second of it ''timeless'' and never stopped at 10 for a Sodi Pop.Cheers to the steamies.

Originally Posted by Ueee

On edit, have you seen Stephen fry's bottle opener? Some real good old fashion engineering there. Sorry, no link as I'm on the phone but I'm sure if you utube it you'll find it.

Here it is Gadget Man Bottle Opener - YouTube

See I find that silly (no offence). Whereas the mousetrap machine is totally functional.

Edit: But I know a lot of craft has gone into it, so I have to respect that.