dodge78 90 #1 Posted July 25, 2014 We got this in at work. It has a stencil that reads: WAR FINISH AS DIRECTED BY ORDER L-108 UNITED STATES WAR PRODUCTION BOARD Which dates it to WW2. it is also stamped with U.S.N. 2G82A . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 201 #2 Posted July 25, 2014 That thing is super cool but what is it, a press Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodge78 90 #3 Posted July 25, 2014 Yes, pull the lever down, turn the top wheel for fast movement of the ram, push the lever up ans turn the large wheel for extremely slow but powerful ram movement, you can put an 1 1/2" round bar in the wheel for a little more umph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #4 Posted July 25, 2014 That is a wicked bit of machinery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #5 Posted July 25, 2014 Gonna paint it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #6 Posted July 25, 2014 If I remember correct, I had seen one of those once before, their main purpose was for pressing out bearings from destroyers and tanks. Although it was used for many other smaller tasks, but the main puurpose was for the "massive" bearings. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #7 Posted July 25, 2014 I used to work in a shop that had a similar one. Saw a guy destroy a universal joint with one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #8 Posted July 25, 2014 If I had one of those in the shop I would be dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodge78 90 #9 Posted July 25, 2014 Gonna paint it? It got painted a flat machinery gray with a gold plaque. A guy bought it today so its going to new home. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #10 Posted July 25, 2014 So, what's it's story... was it on a ship, where did it come from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodge78 90 #11 Posted July 26, 2014 I have no way of knowing where it started at. All I know is the boss got a call from a friend that told him to get a scrap yard about an hour away to check out what was brought in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
