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  1. 18th May 2013, 03:18 PM #1
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    Matty wrote ... "Back then equipment was built to last for ever, if you bought machinery it would last a life time and more, it could have even been passed down to your Son following in your trade as a joiner or cabinetmaker.The workers that built this machinery took much pride in what they made back then, there was an apprenticeship system in place and the older skilled men were keen to pass on their skills to a younger generation."

    This BBC program - episode 2 - Restoring water turbine driven sawmill.

    Unfortunately I can't find the full episode on Youtube ... unless you live in the UK ... or use a Virtual Private Network like Tunnelbear to fool the internet ... Or illegally download.



    Gayle mill in ... Wensleydale(!) ... Yorkshire.
    5ft water turbine replaced a 22ft water-wheel and doubled the horsepower.
    Repair required due a small matter of a 42L/second leak.
    Installed 1879. "Untouched" until early 1970's when a bolt was required to be replaced. Approximate cost $1.

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  3. 19th May 2013, 12:54 AM #2
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    Guy Martin did a similar series involving restoration of a canal boat. Here he is on a bike, a man with no fear..

    GUY MARTIN TT Isle of Man Lap on-board Honda 1000 - 1 of 2 - YouTube
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  4. 19th May 2013, 11:08 AM #3
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    I hope the new series comes here the last was a real brilliant trip didn't miss a show. Thanks for heads up
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    Paul,

    Thanks so much for sharing this episode.

    Because I live in the UK, I have just finished watching it (thought I would add a couple more pictures). The double vortex water turbine is definitely the star of the show (and rightfully so).

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    The true genius of this machine is the double vortex design, as the water leaves the turbine it travels through 2 separate pipes dropping 10 feet back into the river below into holes in the river bed. The flow in the river creates a vortex in each pipe, creating a vacuum and resulting in more power, total fuel cost....$0.00.

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    Because the water exits the pipes underwater there is virtually no noise created.

    The episode allows very little airtime for any of the woodworking machines, but below are a couple of other snap shots (I wonder if anyone can identify any of them):

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    Definitely worth watching IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by camoz View Post
    Definitely worth watching IMO.
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    Oh yeah - damn fine episode to tak' t'lounge an' watch on t'computer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by camoz View Post
    (I wonder if anyone can identify any of them):



    stenner.jpg


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    I can see a Stenner table saw.....


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    Looks very interesting hope it is shown out here

    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    Guy Martin did a similar series involving restoration of a canal boat. Here he is on a bike, a man with no fear..

    GUY MARTIN TT Isle of Man Lap on-board Honda 1000 - 1 of 2 - YouTube
    180mph as calm as can be - far out
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