Great old shop, lots of history made there. That old machinery is still there being used as it was his fathers shop. That guy would have been debt free many decades ago, and cares less about keeping up with the rat race.
Being content at what he does and earns means a great deal to some.
Lot of old time stuff to see in Petrolia ON. If you happen to get there, check out Van Tuyl and Fairbank Hardware. They are still in business and serve the oil trade as well as the everyday customer, I still buy all my steel there. They poured concrete out in the warehouse area about 2 or 3 years ago, before that it was all dirt floors just like it's been for over 100 years. A working historical business, just like stepping back in time.
The oldest still operating machine shop that i'm aware of and still run by the original family, is "Baird Machine" In Woodstock Ont.
They have been operating since 1890, a beautiful old red brick building, right on the main street. I'm sure much of the equipment has been kept updated, but i'm told there still are some very old machines still operating there.
15,000 Sq Ft with 14 employees.
PFFFTT !! No digital readouts, no CNC, no carbide, no thanks !! LOL
ya what a bummer hemi, at one time you actually had to know what you were doing instead of relying on machines to think for you.
You still need to know what you're doing because the machines are only as good as it's operator. Things can be built much faster today with way higher tolerances and less chance of mistakes.
It's no different than cars. Today they are way better and safer than the old stuff, but you still need a competent driver behind the wheel.
PFFFTT !! No digital readouts, no CNC, no carbide, no thanks !! LOL
ya what a bummer hemi, at one time you actually had to know what you were doing instead of relying on machines to think for you.
You still need to know what you're doing because the machines are only as good as it's operator. Things can be built much faster today with way higher tolerances and less chance of mistakes.
It's no different than cars. Today they are way better and safer than the old stuff, but you still need a competent driver behind the wheel.
oh i agree tottaly, i dont think production and quality would be where its at today without computerization. making parts the old way is very time consuming.
Great old shop, lots of history made there. That old machinery is still there being used as it was his fathers shop. That guy would have been debt free many decades ago, and cares less about keeping up with the rat race. Being content at what he does and earns means a great deal to some.
I agree Ray and that is probably why he lived as long as he did.no worries of dealing with all the b.s.from unions, graberment red tape on and on amazing what they could do with that machinery.today if they cant get a program to run their cnc machines and just hit run they are lost.most could not wind a ffn watch.
PFFFTT !! No digital readouts, no CNC, no carbide, no thanks !! LOL
ya what a bummer hemi, at one time you actually had to know what you were doing instead of relying on machines to think for you.
You still need to know what you're doing because the machines are only as good as it's operator. Things can be built much faster today with way higher tolerances and less chance of mistakes.
It's no different than cars. Today they are way better and safer than the old stuff, but you still need a competent driver behind the wheel.
oh i agree tottaly, i dont think production and quality would be where its at today without computerization. making parts the old way is very time consuming.
The price of these machines have dropped so much in price, that even the hobbyists can afford them. I have a CNC mill here at home and have next to nothing invested in it. Nice toy !!
Even some one-off jobs are easier with CNC. Anything that requires a radius or curve is almost impossible to machine on a conventional mill without major setup time.
