Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.

with apologies to Ogden Nash...

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Sidecar Sunday

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 Australian Alan Bruce took the world's sidecar record from Ernst Henne at 123.15 mph in 1932 on this supercharged Brough Superior with ...
Saturday, August 22, 2026

American Machine Co. Ice Chipper

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Be it known that I, HERMANN ALBRECHT, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented certain Im...

Cargo ship cruises...

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My idea of a cruiseship. Sailing around exotic locations, watching other people work. 1954  
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Stanley Plane #45

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  Back when decorating castings added to the value of a tool. I didn't find a name or model on this one, but googling seems to indicate ...
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Friday, August 21, 2026

Erector Set

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  The Erector line of metal girder construction sets was introduced in 1913, quite a bit later than the similar Meccano made in Britain. The...
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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Norton 850 Commando

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  One of the prettier Nortons I've seen lately, Just parked on the street like a real bike...
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Promotional sparkplug gapper

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Nice little promotional item from AC Sparkplugs. Model number GG10.  
Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Flagstaff holder

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  Here we have two different flagstaff holders based on patent  US661643 of Nov 13, 1900. I've never given much thought to flagstaff ho...
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I'll take the thrilling Bel Air Sport Coupe please...

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

One of my vices is vises...

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 (Even the little clamp-on ones that the manufacturer couldn't be bothered to put their name on.)
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