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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Adzing and Planing Machinery, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Adzing and Planing Machinery, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Adzing and Planing Machinery, 1850. The machinery requisite for this twofold operation is fixed on a long deal bench, breast-high from the floor, supported on square deal legs and cross-bearers, the whole being about 23 feet long. At the back of the bench is a longitudinal rail of deal, adjustable by vertical iron guides or fences, by which the boards, planks, or battens are kept in their proper position on the bench, while passing forward to undergo the process of planing and thicknessing. One of the attendants, who places the planks on the bench, also presses his hand against the outer edge, so as to keep the other edge close to the fence. One plank follows close to another, until a given number are completed...The plank is then carried forward to be cut (if required) to its proper width, by means of two vertical saws, one on either side of the bench, and adjusted to the required gauge'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph captures the bustling scene inside The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park during the year 1850. The image showcases the Adzing and Planing Machinery, a remarkable display of industrial innovation that drew crowds during the exhibition. The machinery, with its intricate design and impressive functionality, was a testament to the technological advancements of the time. The machinery is fixed on a long, deal bench, which is about 23 feet long and supported by square deal legs and cross-bearers. At the back of the bench is a longitudinal rail, adjustable by vertical iron guides or fences, used to keep the boards, planks, or battens in their proper position as they pass forward for the planing and thicknessing process. One attendant places the planks on the bench and presses his hand against the outer edge to ensure a close fit against the fence. Once the plank has been planed and thicknessed, it is carried forward to be cut, if necessary, by means of two vertical saws, one on either side of the bench. These saws are adjusted to the required gauge to ensure precise width measurements. The efficient and streamlined process of adzing and planing was a marvel of the industrial age, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The Illustrated London News, a leading source for news and visual content during the Victorian era, documented this scene in great detail, providing valuable insights into the inner workings of The Great Exhibition Building and the technological advancements of the time. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the past, and a reminder of the transformative impact of industrial innovation on society.
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