weld shop clean out job and other Keweenaw sites

[oldtimer 66]

Just to clear a couple of things up. The Bullard Cut Master is a VTL/ Vertical Turret Lathe. The drill as mentioned is Carlton Radial Drill, maybe a 6 footer.

 

[ArlyA]

I know some of you smart guys would like to buy this classic work truck, so here is more pics.

Who doesn't know how to run a 2 speed axle! You guys do know what the rectangular hole is for on the left?

 

[BravoXray]

It's a knockout for a radio.

My guess was close, it's an R-170, not and R-180.
Dad had one waaayyy back in the 50's when he ran for Midwest Emery.

 

[ArlyA]

It's a knockout for a radio.

I knew you'd know it.

 

[dstig1]

It's a knockout for a radio.

AHEM. A knockout for an AM radio

 

[BravoXray]

AHEM. A knockout for an AM radio

With vacuum tubes in it, so it ain't instant on.

 

[ArlyA]

Interesting trailer you could buy and fix up. I didn't get a photo of it but the trailer has shakles for quad axles.

Even some mine rail in there.

 

[BravoXray]

Interesting trailer you could buy and fix up. I didn't get a photo of it but the trailer has shakles for quad axles.

Even some mine rail in there. View attachment 762540

Well,you don't see railroad rail used for cross members on trailers too often.

 

[jjeff]

Is that an old mobile home frame converted to a flatbed trailer? looks like mobile home axles. Cool job you have I'd probably get fired cause I'd be constantly looking at all the stuff lol.

 

[ArlyA]

Is that an old mobile home frame converted to a flatbed trailer? looks like mobile home axles. Cool job you have I'd probably get fired cause I'd be constantly looking at all the stuff lol.

Trailer house axles they are, but the frame is not but 4 axles were used! The frame is not that heavy and its quite the conglomeration of used parts. I'll try get better pics today.