Many Thanks, Merle!
Many Thanks, Merle!
Built in 1901, this vessel is a masterpiece if ever there was one! Many thanks to Merle for spotting this beauty!
A beautiful boat, a beautiful engine! Many Thanks to Merle for spotting!
Good One, Merle! Thanks A Bunch for spotting!
Great One Merle! Merle has found the largest coal fired steam ship in the world, and it is in operating condition! Genius At Work posted it on YouTube. Here are his pertinent notes, which will help you as you watch: The Triple Expansion Marine Steam Engine of the Icebreaker Stettin. It is the largest Coal-fired Steam Ship in the World and has one of the most powerful operational Steam Ship Engines in the World. The Ship is preserved as operational Museum Ship since the 1980s. Steam Whistle at 09:00 Crankshaft at 04:54 Connecting Rods at 09:57 Engine Telegraph at 02:36 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Engine Room Walkthrough 01:13 Boilers 02:24 Engine Reversing 03:00 Valve Gear 04:55 Crankshaft 05:17 Engine Telegraph 05:58 Engine Controls 06:27 Triple Expansion Engine 07:30 Condenser 08:29 Piping 09:17 Lubrication 10:27 Steering Gear 11:47 Steam Motor
There is some discussion in the comments about engine noise. Some think they hear knocking, so you all listen close and don't be afraid to comment!
13. Clear your work area and your escape path of brush, vines, and other hazards that can trip you or catch your saw.
14. Escape from the bullseye when the tree tips. 90% of accidents happen within 12 feet of the stump. Go more than 15 feet, and stay out of the bullseye until things stop falling.
15. Keep spectators away more than twice the height of the tree in the direction it will fall.
16. Don't cut alone.
17. Keep your body and the swamper's out of the line of the bar in case of a kickback.
18. Set the brake when taking over two steps or when moving through tripping hazards. Keep your trigger finger off of the throttle when you are moving.
19. DO NOT operate a chainsaw from a ladder! Operating with your feet off the ground requires special training.
20. Do not cut above your shoulders.
21. Springpoles must be shaved on the inside of the apex between the ascending and descending sides. If the apex is higher than you shoulders, stand under the springpole and cut it low on the descending side. It will release upward, away from you.Leaning and heavily loaded poles that are too small to bore cut for a hinge should be shaved on the compressed side until they fold.
22. Do not cut a tree that is holding up a lodged tree. Do not work under a lodged tree. Think about a mouse trying to steal the cheese out of a trap.
23. Instruct your swampers and helpers to NEVER approach you from behind or the sides to within the reach of your saw when you are cutting. If you pull out of a cut with the chain running, or have a severe kickback, the swamper can be killed if he is coming up behind you!
24!! Quit When You Are Tired!