Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Truly, a yacht to be proud of!
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Price on request...
Sidecar Sunday
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Know your micrometers
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Above, parts of the micrometer. below, the first micrometer made by Jean Palmer of France in 1848, as brought back to the US by Joseph R Br...
Illustration from 1936
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Child-Life Arithmetics 6 by Breed, Overman & Woody, 1936. Oneletterwords Wasn't the future womderful?
Friday, January 30, 2026
Wrench etiquette
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Why doesn't everyone know this?
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Basset -Lowke steam toys, 1904
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I'd probably have more fun with these at retirement age than I would have as a kid.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Ride-on drill press
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John L Feirer Earl Tatro, Machine Tool Metalworking, McGraw Hill 1961
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Test rides today!
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1917 Powerplus
Jubilee clips
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The first and ubiquitous worm drive hose clamp invented in 1921 by Commander Lumley Robinson of the British Royal Navy. Usually made from s...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Avon Tyres, 1935
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11,000 miles? I'm sure I don't get that from my modern motorcycle tires.
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