Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone

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A Whiteman
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Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone

Post by A Whiteman » Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:06 pm

Well, this is the latest 'T' project Chris has found!
A single cylinder T engined grind stone!
What next?
Why?
Maybe because the farmer had a need....

The engineering is pure 100% 'Shade Tree' of the highest form :-)

Enjoy:
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Re: Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone

Post by John E. Guitar » Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:24 pm

Are they using a piston as a pillow block?

Very interesting!

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Re: Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone

Post by DanTreace » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:37 pm

Big gear to slow down the axle of that grind stone! A running one cylinder motor would put out too much rpms. Perhaps that flat belt pulley ran some other things other than a grind stone.


Here is another grind stone Model T motor style, but for slower manual operation, no fuel needed.




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