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The lathes were for working steel. They could straighten bent drill steel, put new ends on the rods and send them back for reuse. The Gilman shop reused as much equipment and supplies as was possible.
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Frank Jones using one of the lathes to cut centers on the shaft of a bucket elevator tail pulley used in the Milling Department.
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More steel milling machiner in the repair shop. The lathe at center is approximately 20 feet long.
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4) Lathes
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A closer look at the lathes.
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Frank Jones using a lathe for cutting centers on a shaft used by the Milling Department. "Jonesey" was known for his sense of humor and always seemed ready to share a joke.
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Frank Jones using one of the lathes to cut centers on the shaft of a bucket elevator tail pulley used in the Milling Department.
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Drills and lathes in the repair area. Welders and machinists were employed by New Jersey Zinc to maintain and recycle equipment. During the 1950s, there were three shifts working each day to maintain production levels.