Those ships are awesome. An antiques store I go to carries a lot of maritime stuff. I've never been able to figure out why old ships compasses were designed the way they were. With weights on either side, etc.
Here's one I saw yesterday.
I've read the ***** are to counteract the magnetic deviation caused by the ship's hull. There's also a vertical iron rod on the front of the pedestal for the same reason, and inside the pedestal are small magnets used to fine tune the compass to show the right direction. Pretty cool they could figure that out 300 years ago or more.
I've read the ***** are to counteract the magnetic deviation caused by the ship's hull. There's also a vertical iron rod on the front of the pedestal for the same reason, and inside the pedestal are small magnets used to fine tune the compass to show the right direction. Pretty cool they could figure that out 300 years ago or more.
You're absolutely right Mike. They do have a vertical rod ahead of the pedestal and small access ports around it which must be for the magnets. It's unbelievable how well built those things are given the age. The brass covers on the opening over the compass are still nice and solid. They are very steady, heavy, and smooth this many years later.
Here's an interesting find. This is an early 20's White C Cab flatbed. It was converted into a heavy wrecker at some point. It's impressive how big they built that thing. It's all Steel and wood beams. It's unfortunate that such a rare machine is just sitting there rusting away.
You're absolutely right Mike. They do have a vertical rod ahead of the pedestal and small access ports around it which must be for the magnets. It's unbelievable how well built those things are given the age. The brass covers on the opening over the compass are still nice and solid. They are very steady, heavy, and smooth this many years later.
Here's an interesting find. This is an early 20's White C Cab flatbed. It was converted into a heavy wrecker at some point. It's impressive how big they built that thing. It's all Steel and wood beams. It's unfortunate that such a rare machine is just sitting there rusting away.
Would be quite a restoration project at this point, about all the remains would be good for would be templates for building new.
Would be quite a restoration project at this point, about all the remains would be good for would be templates for building new.
Its way beyond saving. What a shame. Especially considering it's nearly 100 years old. It's difficult to find any "White" trucks on google. Imagine how rare that is.
Originally Posted by Mozvader
My Bike won't start.
Russ is in South Florida with Ms. Dominican Republic and her herps.
Mick is arbitrating a dispute between Daisy and I. (I'm going to lose my collection of sensible shoes)
Al and Moldy are holding the bail money for WS-19
Larry is freezing.
Stan is Freezing.
Chuck is fabricating mud flaps for the RAM.
Markus is bonding with the kitty cat.
Ken is going kayaking through Muskie infested waters and the dealer forget to install the wiring harness for his hitch.
Lou is no doubt taking great pics
Greg and the rest of the folk are doing just fine.
jeeeeeeesh, talk about being the black sheep.........and rocket is drinking!!
11-28-2018, 03:25 PM
