| Posted by FSWood on October 16, 2012 | |
Images of what one might call 'the little things' sure add interest to the overall documentation of rail history. And details other than immediate photo subject are observable as well, note signs of how airflow affects grime deposits on roof.
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Hmmmmm...............vise-grips on a hex head cap screw. Ratchet wrench would sure make his life easier, and probably better for the next guy that has to remove the screw.
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| Posted by Andrew on October 17, 2012 | |
Re. AJ Doyle's comments, I had a customer that built machinery, including big robots and all sorts of stuff for oil rigs. His mechanics were not allowed to have mole grips, adjustable spanners or equivalents. Only proper keys, spanners and sockets allowed. For the reason as AJ said, so that some one could take it apart with ease if needed.
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What did they apply the weather adhesive around the windshield with, a brick?
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When it comes to being able to put things together for now, and then being able to take those same things apart much later. One just can't beat the workers who perform refinery refits. They must be able to take apart flanged and bolted pipes and end caps, which have to be re-assembled but remain able to be reworked years later. The key to being able to do this easily, is to coat every threaded part with a product called anti-seize. I don't know where to buy this product but it does work every time.
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| Posted by Gary on October 19, 2012 | |
Someone buy Amtrak some spanners or sockets!
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