Jim Coke Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Greetings All, Recently there was a post asking the value of line shafting in Texas.. I thought I would share some pictures of my shop. To me shafting and pulleys are PRICELESS.. because of the history... The long shaft came from a shop on the Detroit River that made wood patterns for the model T... The large pulley came from a mill in lower Michigan... Some of the smaller pulleys were a gift from my friend Richard Postman A.I.A.. Just think if our equipment could talk.. I have an early Mousehole anvil that I'm sure must have came west on a wagon... The history of my pulleys and shafting goes on and on and is many hours of discussion with my students and visitors. Enjoy and forge on Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Y Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Very cool shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Very interesting. I've seen anything like it. What powers the shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 what a great shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hey, you're that kid that has all the cool toys. When to we get to play in your yard? :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revtor Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 That is really nice.. Now you need a big 'ol hit and miss engine to power it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobshagg Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Oh shinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodogzz Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sweet setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Nice Jim! Some day I hope I can stop on and say HI ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Well Jim, I Think that may be a Cadillac of a shop :) . I like Uh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sweet shop Jim, what's the drive? Stewart: I'm with you about gearing (belt dia) Dad ran a number of his power tools with flat belts and motors, primarily the punch press though a couple of his spinning lathes were flat belt drives. He had to turn his own drive pullies to get the rpm right for the punch press, it's optimum RPM was 120. The spinning lathe were less sensitive, dad put step pullies behind 4 speed truck transmissions for the final drives. I loved starting the punch press, I had to stand there with a piece of 1x4 maple lumber to keep the belt from walking off the pully till it got to speed. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Jim nice shop looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 That is a very sweet shop . some day I would hope to visit when I am traveling. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Greetings again All, Lots of questions John... You can come play with my toys anytime... My line shaft shop I built with that in mind . It has taken me 20 years and it is still a work in progress.. I have more shafting, pulleys, clutches, and equipment to add. Took awhile but I now have them.. Sure is funny Wall Mart doesn't stock many parts I needed... Motor drive... I power the shafting with a 5 horse electric motor... or I can also switch to a John Deere LUC engine drive...or I can use a PTO drive pulley from one of my tractors... Tried a 5 HP Novo hit and miss ( Belts flopped and uneven power ) Visitors.... The forges are always open... Welcome... Glad you enjoyed...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Greetings again again, I thought I would add some pictures of the small 1800s wood shop in the line shaft building. I use it to teach students hand tooling. It is funny . I tell my students that this is a modern shop all the tools are cordless... ( PEOPLE POWERED) .. It's a hoot ya start a father/student team on the post drill , give them a board and they are gone for an hour... Never seen so many holes... Enjoy Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Greetings again again, I thought I would add some pictures of the small 1800s wood shop in the line shaft building. I use it to teach students hand tooling. It is funny . I tell my students that this is a modern shop all the tools are cordless... ( PEOPLE POWERED) .. It's a hoot ya start a father/student team on the post drill , give them a board and they are gone for an hour... Never seen so many holes... Enjoy Jim Sorry clicked twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 A friend of mine sent this u-tube video to me that was fascinating! Nearly all their equipment is belt driven. Sorry no blacksmithing equipment, all woodworking. https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_mKSKZau9qs?ytsession=AUEUInfe_ZGD1X3e4DMhpaoKLOIGgKCoCrUUg1F9gsxWPXQQZymA7R4kDA3g-mAe2JP_n-94g-gwZgZKRvP7uBgkt6YKN41qLd44ZXJSQjxiUk9yQTzOW0_P0pyYI4-Hwt5wZBUntnlCHAUhbFfVVw If it does not work, just type into U-Tube search "Steam Powered Box Factory" It's about 14 minutes long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Beautiful set-up, Jim. I long to do similar for a group 'shop in Sydney. Could you tell us the floor size? Thanks for sharing. AndrewOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Andrew stop longing for it and start doing it. "if you build it they will come" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Cool video, OSHA ready :D with a guard on every belt. Pity they are emiting so much black smoke-it must be a very ineficient combustion chamber, otherwise I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Greetings Andrew OC, To answer your question.. The building is 32 ft square.. I know it looks longer but it is square... Forge on and make beautiful things.. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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