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How cast-iron boilers are made

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edited November 2016 in THE MAIN WALL
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How cast-iron boilers are made

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  • Johnt
    Johnt Member Posts: 4
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    Brings back my days in the steel and copper industry....rolling mills and pipe mills. It was the physically toughest work I ever did, but I'd go back to it in a minute if I could. The job went to AL, probably to China by now. Try to explain to people now what it was like and words can't describe the heat, effort, or pride. Haven't replaced that feeling for many years. As always, your words come so close to the emotion of the connection to work. Another great piece by the master.....thanks.
  • StephenPelosa
    StephenPelosa Member Posts: 20
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    This is one great story! Nothing beats American made products!
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,544
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    I remember the old HB Smith foundry in Westfield, MA. Looked like it was built in the 1800s and went on a tour there in 1971 and it was like going back 100 years in time. You came out of there thinking you didn't want to work in a foundry.....ever. Tough work doesn't come close to describing it.
  • Bob Bona_4
    Bob Bona_4 Member Posts: 2,083
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    I toured HB Smith around 92. The picture above is exactly my recollection. Hot!
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    Dan, I believe you wrote about visiting the Weil-McLain foundry in Michigan City, IN a couple decades ago, same one we visited later as part of Wetstock Chicago. That would make a good companion to this piece- assuming the foundry is still there.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    Your memory is better than mine, Steamhead. ;-)
    Retired and loving it.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    The tour was terrific!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    DanHolohan said:

    Your memory is better than mine, Steamhead. ;-)

    If you still have a copy of "Ye Compleate Workes of Dan Holohan", I think it's in there.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting

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