Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.
with apologies to Ogden Nash...
Monday, August 24, 2026
Webco sping tester
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Seen at the VFT sale trade buy site, this Webco valve spring tension tester, complete with instructions. I'll probably never have to me...
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Booming times
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You want 30% growth? A quick Google indicates that the US GDP grew from roughly $300 billion to $543.3 billion during the 1950s. In 1960 t...
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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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