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HD6GTOM 
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Posted: 09 Aug 2021 at 3:20pm |
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If you havnt read this, it is probable worth reading. I cant get google to open up today.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 09 Aug 2021 at 3:24pm |
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Coke-in-MN
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Posted: 09 Aug 2021 at 11:16pm |
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A quick read on history but just a scratching of the surface of the complete story .
C H Wendel book covers a lot more of the rise from start to the powerhouse it became but leaves out much like the electrical switch gear used in Submarines and of the AC involvement that they had in oil shale that went bust in the 70's but now has again become a new industry, again with different players .
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Ken(MI)
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Posted: 10 Aug 2021 at 4:02pm |
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Personally I think "An Industrial Heritage, The Allis Chalmers Corporation" by Walter Peterson is the most comprehensive history of the entire company, but it was published in 1976 so obviously it leaves out the last years and demise. I think it's over 400 pages and could be dry to someone not really interested in industrial history.
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Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 1:03pm |
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Thanks for the article; very interesting. That chunk of steel in the press at the end is pretty impressive. Wonder if anyone could make a piece like that today.
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Ken(MI)
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Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 3:41pm |
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Pretty interesting read, I'm pretty impressed with the machinist cutting slots in that armature shaft, using a G&L Cincinnati Hypro planer, I ran one just about like that and no one can appreciate the pucker factor of that operation unless you've been there.
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