Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Little old multitool
Saab 900
Just another Saab story (as they say). Still going strong. Looks like a survivor not a restore...
Friday, April 17, 2026
Maytag engine fuel mixing can
Today I learned that those lovely little Maytag washing machine twins (and single cylinders) were two stroke!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Melker adjustable wrench
Another German manufacturer! Here's a Melker monkey wrench dating from, at a guess, 1900-1920ish... There are a few for sale online but no company info online that I can find.
Speed records, 1955
Messerschmitt Kabinenroller on route to 3 speed records for sub-250 three wheelers. The modified 200 cc Sachs motor powered this machine to a blistering speed of 65.75 mph over 1000 miles, 65.24 over 2000 km and 64.03 for 24 hours. The driver's name is not mentioned.
Here's an account of the event (in German).
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Know your 1960s snowmobile maintenance
They left out the pull cord check. It doesn't matter, you'll probably get stranded no matter what you do. Why do I want one?
Gee Dee multi-tool
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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