A Different Type of Engine Build

[pistolpete]

A buddy of mine sent me this link. Some of the largest lathes and mills I have ever seen. Figured there was a few guys on here that would appreciate a gander at the pictures for themselves.


http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/guides/William_Doxford_and_Sons#The_Manufacturing_Process

 

[Sniper]

As big as that stuff is, they work in thousands of an inch. Amazing!

 

[barberochris]

Interesting that the only personal safety they have is some loose fitting overalls.

 

[Gastrick]

That's mind boggling....and not a CNC mchine anywhere in the place. Everybody should take a look at those photos, wow.

 

[pistolpete]

That's mind boggling....and not a CNC mchine anywhere in the place. Everybody should take a look at those photos, wow.

Yeah, I thought the same thing. This pic is pretty cool, torch and a template.

 

[gamracer3]

Thanks for the link pistolpete those are great pictures got to tour the ship yards in Seattle it's an incredible process

 

[500ciSomething]

What was that a Caddy crank!!

 

[Gearhead10]

Holy cow! i never saw that many lathes in one place. Most of that kinda work is computerized now. I'm bettin the guys in the white coats must be the foremen

 

[26Troadster]

that's the stuff

man i would be right at home anywhere in that shop.

odie

 

[Tripper]

Hummm... wonder what lobe separation they're using!?!?

BoB