Boring, shaping and planing tools

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Boring, shaping and planing tools

Boring, shaping and planing tools at the Napier Works, Acton 1904 Date: 1904

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 5083796

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10510252

Acton Boring Engineering Machinery Manufacturing Napier Planing Tools

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1904 at the Napier Works in Acton, showcases an intriguing collection of boring, shaping, and planing tools used in the manufacturing process of intricate machinery and engines during the early days of transportation innovation. The image transports us back in time to an era when precision and craftsmanship were paramount in the engineering industry. Boring tools, including the large borers and drills, are depicted in the foreground, their long rods and sharp bits ready to meticulously bore holes in metal components. Shaping tools, such as the file, hammer, and chisel, are arranged on the workbench, their purpose being to give form and contour to raw materials. Planing tools, including the large plane and smoothing plane, are positioned near the workbench, ready to be used to smooth and finish the surfaces of machined parts. The atmosphere in the workshop is one of focused intensity, with the workers diligently attending to their tasks, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The large windows allow natural light to flood the room, illuminating the intricate details of the tools and machinery. The steam engine in the background, hissing and rumbling, is a constant reminder of the power source that drives the manufacturing process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century engineering, a time when the transportation industry was on the cusp of great advancements, and the importance of manufacturing precise machinery and engines could not be overstated. The tools in this photograph are not only essential for the creation of transportation vehicles but also represent the ingenuity and skill of the engineers and craftsmen of the time.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.