Tuesday, September 29, 2026

We used to make things here. Precision saw Co.


 

When I saw this. I thought it was a reciprocating saw. Precision Saw Co. was one of the world's first manufacturers of one-man chainsaws It was founded in Montreal in 1946. 

More info  when I can do some searching-NOT on my phone.


 


The Monstrosity


 Found in a 1966 Cycle World magazine, this custom was the work of one Speedy Babs. Starting with an Indian four frame, he added telescopic forks from an Indian Arrow. Perhaps anticipating Honda's CB750, the engine was a repurposed McCulloch flat four two stroke intended for a target drone. The engine is coupled to a BMW transmission and driveshaft. He apparently said he built it as a lark and named it "the Monstrosity". No word on how well it worked...

Monday, September 28, 2026

“My favorite tool”.

 


 
  We visited the “Log driver museum” in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs,  operated by a 82 year old self-described “last remaining log driver”. He has amassed a large amount of random stuff from those days. Fun and interesting guy, interesting place.

Forgotten Tonka, Pacer police car

 


Probably not a big seller…


Sunday, September 27, 2026

Out travelling…

 

  

Sorry for the inconsistent posting, we’re out driving in the Saguenay region of Quebec, Wifi is rather random, I’ll do the best I can.

Multitool- pliers edition

 


Interesting idea, saves the real-world problem of carrying two pairs… There is a name on the handle, but sadly no longer readable.



Chevy Nova

Nice looking car, maybe a 1972 model? Looks like something that might have been parked in the parking lot when I was in high school. The 350 would move it out nicely.



 

Sidecar Sunday