Coal Saw Replaces Drills (Jun, 1934)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jun, 1934
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jun, 1934
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That’s a big chainsaw.
Coal Saw Replaces Drills
OLD style drilling methods are outmoded by a “walking” coal saw with teeth several inches long mounted on a rapidly moving belt. Hydraulic pistons “walk” the machine forward.
When I first read the headline, I momentarily thought they meant the saw was powered by coal, rather than used to mine coal.
So, did anyone ever build a coal-fired coal saw, or would that be an insanely horrid fire hazard?
Comment by Toronto — November 21, 2008 @ 1:32 am
“So, did anyone ever build a coal-fired coal saw, or would that be an insanely horrid fire hazard?”
Right up there with the gas television.
Comment by Rick Auricchio — November 21, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
When I first read the headline, I momentarily thought it said “Cole Slaw Replaces Drill.”
I’ve got to stop drinking while surfing the web.
Comment by John M. Hanna — November 22, 2008 @ 12:31 am
Jphn@3: That could be a family motto.
But I think “Cole Slaw Replaces Dill” would work at my local deli. Maybe that’s why Charlie picked it (family business.)
Comment by Toronto — November 22, 2008 @ 1:26 am
As far as I know, they still use things like this. Well, they did when Incredible Cross-Sections was made, at any rate.
Comment by Zyzzyva — December 15, 2009 @ 12:10 am