postleg Posted May 31, 2010 Posted May 31, 2010 I saw this old grinder while touring the Speedway Museum in Lincoln Nebraska the other night. Thought it was cool and some might like to see it. Quote
Mainely,Bob Posted May 31, 2010 Posted May 31, 2010 Call me strange(it wouldn`t be the first time it`s happened)but I much prefer something like this to the new whiz-bang BS with lazers and infinitely adjustable unobtanium tool rests. The old iron has tons more soul and when restored by someone who cares and has a fine eye(like that Beaudry rebuild)then it inspires you to just kick your work up at least one notch if not more. It also helps if the guy who restored it has a friend who pinstripes(or can do it himself). Thanks for posting the pics.Looks like a really cool place to visit. Quote
postleg Posted May 31, 2010 Author Posted May 31, 2010 Yes the Speedway Museum is a world class museum dedicated to the preservation of all things auto and speed accsesories. It houses the collection of Speedy Bill Smith founder and owner of Speedway Motors the world larges supplier and manufaturer of automotive speed equipment. Three floors of antique race cars and one of akind autos. There are several thousand peddle cars. A huge collection of all those toys we had as kids that were made of steel had sharp edges and lead paint that we all played with. There is a huge collection of race car engines and related stuff. Here are some pics of the museum Quote
infinityblacksmithing Posted May 31, 2010 Posted May 31, 2010 That would definately keep you from grinding away to much material. Very cool. Quote
Iron Clad Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 I agree with you Bob, much more soul. I too like the old iron better. Quote
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