Before Electricity: How Solid Oak Becomes a Water Wheel Shaft (1964)
Автор: RaWMachines
Загружено: 2025-12-12
Просмотров: 213516
Before electricity transformed industry, skilled craftsmen relied on solid oak, hand tools, and water power to build durable mechanical systems. This rare 1964 footage captures the traditional process of shaping a solid oak log into a water wheel shaft, a critical component in historic water-powered mills.
🌊 From careful timber selection to precise hand-cut shaping, this video highlights old-world craftsmanship, pre-electric engineering, and the mechanical knowledge that powered mills long before modern machines. Every step reflects patience, experience, and deep respect for materials and natural energy.
🏛️ This is educational, historical content showcasing traditional engineering techniques, heritage machinery, and the ingenuity of early industrial craftsmanship. No modern automation—just skill, precision, and timeless engineering principles.
Original source material:
Original source material: Die Dorfmühle 1 - Fällen und Abfahren einer Mühleneiche. Sabershausen. Hunsrück 1964 – 16 Min. (SW) Aufnahme/Schnitt/Kommentar: Gabriel Simons. • Die Dorfmühle 1 - Fällen und Abfahren eine... . CC BY 4.0.
Die Dorfmühle 2 - Drehen einer Mühlenwelle. Sabershausen am Deimerbach / Hunsrück 1964 – 29 Min. (SW)
Aufnahme/Schnitt/Kommentar: Gabriel Simons. • Die Dorfmühle 2 - Drehen einer Mühlenwelle . CC BY 4.0.
Credits:
Music: Capture by #soundridemusic
Link to Video: • No Copyright Suspense Tense Music / Captur...
#Woodworking #History #1964 #Craftsmanship #OldTools #HandTools #TraditionalCraft #TheLostArt #Carpentry
Доступные форматы для скачивания:
Скачать видео mp4
-
Информация по загрузке: