Recent content by Ag 85

I am a Dearborn or Clow supporter to keep you comfy till the shop warms up. The 3 cell under my roll around tool table is my favorite ( far left). The unvented open flame obviously not suitable for some locations. So far I have had no issues. Also have several roll arounds for moving with the...

The motor was originally nameplate rated for 460 volt not 480 Volt which is now seen in modern distribution and or VFD. I have worked with motors rated for 440 Volts wound in 1930's. Higher torque output but longevity is reduced at higher than rated voltage. Inverter duty rated they are not...

Logo on bottle opener does look like double H. Above HH looks like bull. Close up attached.

Still issues with Pic. Mark is GRATIS Logo with HOLLAND A'DAM. At top of logo Bull with brand below it. Have decent picture but will not attach. Maybe tomorrow.

It does See attached . Had trouble with pic will try again if does not work.

Some serious research effort by all, Thanks. I think Johnre nailed it based on the Pat# connection. I tend to believe Johnre is right this is a part from sewing machine. If I remember correctly a beautifully restored sewing machine was in the house but kept by family (not in estate sale). This...

Depends on what goes in to create solids that bacteria cannot digest. Has little to do with the water passing through. I recently had tank pumped on an anerobic bacteria (no air) system I built 28 years ago. Two adults two kids full time. Less than 1/2 of first 1000 gallon tank had solids...

While cleaning up recent estate sale treasures noticed the rather old patent dates (1846 to 1854). Internet AI search points to paint scraper. Made of soft copper with square ends so think not likely. With the many patent updates, it must have been important. Hopefully the shield is familiar to...

The Polar Air by Eaton is good quality and has good warranty. finn is correct on install. I recently upgraded to MEGA 5HP. Only a few hours of history so far but good performance. MEGA 5-HP 80-Gallon Single-Stage Air Compressor (208/230V 1-Phase - 150 PSI) (MP-6580VC) Lift Gate Service No, We...

Yes there is a jet/orifice that feeds gas to the main burner. Can be jetted for LPG or manufactured gas (Natural Gas). Also much more. There is a sealed steam chamber built into cast iron hallow sections. The steam rises and distributes heat evenly then condenses and returns to reservoir above...

Just joined Garage Journal while researching nameplate reproduction posted by Pupuhd. Amazing work. The above Clow Gasteam is a Colonial model Code Word Gulp 15 Section 4 Column 18,000 BTU. According to the 1929 James B Clow & Sons catalog. I have a 12 and a 4 section Colonial that I restored...