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| Wisdom from the inside cover of The Starrett Story, 1982 edition... |
Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Russian constructivist graphic design
This is a vintage Soviet poster promoting using advertising services on trams, designed by Dmitri Bulanov in the 1920s. The text highlights that tram advertising is inexpensive, rational, and read by millions of people daily, the roof banner reads, "ADVERTISING IN THE TRAM"
Eysink parallel twin
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026
Ladish Co. Brantford wrench
This aluminum wrench was apparently intended for stainless fittings manufactured by the Ladish Co. in Brantford Ontario as part of their tank and pipe manufacturing. It appears the Brantford operation may have become the Tri-Lad company in the early 2000s.
The company was a subsidiary of Ladish Co. in Wisconsin, a company that had specialized in forgings of all types but mostly for automotive, farm and industrial purposes. Ladish had bought up the Tri-clover company of Kenosha Wisconsin in 1953 which manufactured stainless steel piping and fittings, that company was acquired by Alfa Laval in 1985 and closed down in 2000.
Ladish lost business in the 1980s and after a bankruptcy in 1993, has focused on aircraft parts as they built back, ownership has changed again, it is now known as the ATI Ladish Company, Inc.
Lucas lighting kit 1920s
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Heartfelt thanks!
Ten million views. Sure, it's taken more than a decade, and I know these days there are people that can do that in a day but this is just a blog of old rusty things. No popstars or naked women.
I would like to thank everyone who stops in to take a look. Love the comments. Some of you have been here since the beginning, some for a short time and sadly some have passed on. You all are appreciated, you keep it fun for me and I learn stuff every day... keep well!











