Thread: Mythical Vintage Steel

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, we tend to romanticize the good old days and tend to forget that they were far from good for the majority of people. Now you have people complaining about workplace health and safety laws and environmental protection laws. People can be strange creatures.

Bob

Much of this depends on which end of the food chain you belong to.

A bit off topic as it's not about forging razors or such but this is fascinating/well at least to this old redneck country boy. I do hope all will enjoy it:

Enjoy what Roy?

Originally Posted by Johntoad57

Enjoy what Roy?

Does the video not open for you?

Like going to Williamsburg, Roy.
Everything done by hand, no power tools.
Dad was amazed at how thin they could cut pieces of veneer, by hand. Talk about " old school"and having pride in your work


Just think, a CNC machine and a computer, took his job.

One big solar flare/ EMP, and were back to those days.

You have to love the living history places. If you are ever up our way be sure and visit Old Fort William to get a glimpse of what life was like during the fur trade era.

Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCP1TIrpk4A