Wood Shop

Delta Unisaw

First, we see John Faulhaber trimming one of the eight new windows for the Illinois Central 9792 caboose.  These are almost ready to start priming and painting.

Its Running!

Next, Richard Block got our new (1880) Fay Molder running, wheels balanced, wired up permanently, and ready to go.  He spent a few hours oiling around, getting belts to track properly, and checking and debugging the mechanical operation.  This was the first time we have done this, and the next test will be to cut wood!  (The stripwood 'guard' is a mockup and the steel for the permanent belt guard is to be delivered next week.)  Looking on this historic moment are Krystine Tempinski and Stan Wdowikowski.

Measure Twice - - -

Finally, Wayne Baksic shot a pic of me working on a Pullman passenger ladder.  For such a simple thing, the joints and shapes are almost hopelessly complex with scarcely a right angle anywhere.