Abom79
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- Feb 24, 2011
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- Pensacola, FL
I just watched the episode of Discovery Channel's show Off Limits where they visit San Francisco. They go to a site known as Pier 70 that used to be run by Union Iron Works and they explore the old machine shop building. The first thing I noticed was the huge lathe still sitting near the middle of the shop. I couldnt tell what make it is, but its very interesting to see, and oddly enough the only machine left in the building. They also still have the massive 30ton bridge crane still there. They did a great job of recongnizing the importance of the "machinist" who worked there and helped to build the fleet of Navy ships.
I highly suggest if you get a chance to watch this episode to check it out.
I tried to take a couple screenshots of the big lathe with my phone to show off too.
I highly suggest if you get a chance to watch this episode to check it out.
I tried to take a couple screenshots of the big lathe with my phone to show off too.