http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/ Yesterday's tomorrow, today. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:12:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/comment-page-1/#comment-1023653 Richard C Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:00:28 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/#comment-1023653 Years ago, I used to work at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Florida, makers of jet engines. Their factory floor was paved in oiled soft wood like this, though the tiles were rectangular, not round. Small engine parts can be very expensive, and can be easily damaged by dropping onto a concrete floor. A wooden floor is soft enough to "give" a bit and reduce the chance of damage somewhat. Years ago, I used to work at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Florida, makers of jet engines. Their factory floor was paved in oiled soft wood like this, though the tiles were rectangular, not round. Small engine parts can be very expensive, and can be easily damaged by dropping onto a concrete floor. A wooden floor is soft enough to “give” a bit and reduce the chance of damage somewhat.

]]> http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/comment-page-1/#comment-1022802 Skipweasel Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:10:27 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/#comment-1022802 Warren Street in London was like this - I remember bits of it being dug up in the 80s, though the blocks were square not round. Mum said large parts of London were like that and they burned nicely in the Blitz. Dad missed that bit 'cos he was in Burma. Warren Street in London was like this – I remember bits of it being dug up in the 80s, though the blocks were square not round.
Mum said large parts of London were like that and they burned nicely in the Blitz. Dad missed that bit ‘cos he was in Burma.

]]> http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/comment-page-1/#comment-1022744 Bob Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:40:03 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/14/streets-paved-with-tree-stumps/#comment-1022744 I recall reading about something similar being used for factory floors about the same time. It would be a lot easier walking on than concrete floors. I recall reading about something similar being used for factory floors about the same time. It would be a lot easier walking on than concrete floors.

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