Machinist - Drilling and Threading trunnion holes 1908 - Side by Side
by Mike Savad
Title
Machinist - Drilling and Threading trunnion holes 1908 - Side by Side
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Hand Colorized Photo
Description
Hand colored photo from 1908
Original title: 14" Ry. Mt., cradle, boring and threading holes in trunnions
Photographer: Unknown
Location: 500 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA
This workman standing on this giant machine is working in the Watertown Arsenal boring and threading holes in the trunnions of a 14-inch railway-mounted gun cradle. The machine is precisely drilling into the metal trunnions, which are critical components for mounting and rotating the gun barrel on its railway carriage. Its important to securely attached so it doesn't move.
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August 17th, 2024
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