Linden Observatory - November 2008 (Part 2)

As described in Part 1, a group from Chapter 72 travelled by bus to Linden to visit the Linden Observatory. This is the second part of a two part gallery, and concentrates on the tools and equipment that were used to build and maintain the observatory.

A small and very unusual drill press. Note that it is controlled by the lever below the work area.	A traditional drill press uses a handle attached to the top body, but this is not always convenient.	Another view, showing the bearing block and a close-up of the actuator lever.	Milling machine. This is a large and powerful machine, and would have been needed for the heavy telescope parts.	Another milling machine. Again, this is a heavy duty tool.
This odd looking machine is a shaper. The belt can be seen running from the motor above, and a large grinding wheel is to the right.	Here we see an engraver that Ken Beames modified to suit his needs.	One of several lathes. All full sized lathes are Schaublin - there was no skimping on quality equipment.	Another Schaublin lathe. This one was obviously used with cutting oil - probably for high material removal rates.	Another shot of the same lathe. The coolant nozzle is visible directly above the toolpost.
A third Schaublin, this one fitted with a quick-change toolpost.	One of the Schaublin name plates.	Another of the Schaublin name plates.	A small lathe, similar to typical watchmakers lathes.	A sample of some of the cutters. A very complete set of various module tooth cutters is shown.
One of several boxes of collets, both internal and external. There is no shortage of work-holding gear.