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Boring machine and cornering saw, 18th century
Boring machine and cornering saw, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1815
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1. Title: "Engineering Pioneers: Boring Machine and Cornering Saw at Portsmouth Naval Harbour in the 18th Century" This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry based on a drawing by John Farey, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century engineering and shipbuilding. The image showcases two essential pieces of machinery - a boring machine and a cornering saw - in action at Portsmouth Naval Harbour. The bored machine, a precursor to the modern lathe, is depicted in the foreground. It consists of a large wooden frame supporting a vertical spindle with a drill bit attached. The operator, standing beside it, guides the drill bit as it bores a hole into a wooden block. The intricate details of the machine's design, including the pulleys and ropes, reveal the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the era's engineers. In the background, a cornering saw is being used to shape the edges of a block. This saw, with its distinctive curved blade, is designed to make precise cuts along the corners of the block, ensuring a perfect fit when assembling the various components of a ship. The laborious process of shaping the blocks using these machines was a crucial part of shipbuilding during the Industrial Revolution. The engraving, taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in London in 1815, serves as a testament to the technological advancements and the dedication of the artisans and engineers of the 18th century. Their innovations paved the way for the industrial revolution and shaped the future of manufacturing and shipbuilding.
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