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The Ma’agan Mikhael, a 5th-century BCE Cypriot merchantman, was found off the coast of Israel in 1985. The wreck was an important find in learning more about ancient shipbuilding techniques and trade practices. After excavation and preservation the reconstructed hull was placed in the Hecht Museum in Haifa. Three wooden boxes were found in the wreck: one…
Death by Roubo –
For those readers who are squeamish or easily offended, stop reading now. For the rest of you, here is a little nugget of workbench history unearthed by Jeff Burks. It was published in the April 5, 1903, edition of the French illustrated newspaper Le Petit Parisien. Headlined: “Un étrange suicide,” it detailed the odd suicide…
The Machine in the Workshop, Part 2 –
Part 1 is here. MACHINIST: Are you not painting altogether too gloomy a picture? That the machine has largely taken the place of handwork is true so far as the trade is concerned. There are not many shops left where handwork is practicable at all (though I know of several good woodwork shops where it…
Reason No. 2 to Attend Woodworking in America – Plate 11 Bench Co. –
2. If you want a French workbench but don’t have the machines or time to build it yourself, I’d like you to meet Mark Hicks of the Plate 11 Bench Co. Mark took my campaign chest class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking this year. Not that he needed it – he runs his family’s…
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Geotextiles’ Transformative Role in Lifting Operations: An In-Depth Exploration
Lifting operations, integral across various sectors, involve moving heavy materials essential for construction, logistics, and manufacturing. Geotextiles, engineered fabrics crafted from synthetic fibers, have reshaped the landscape of lifting operations. This article explores the significance of lifting, its multifaceted applications, and the pivotal role of geotextiles in optimizing these processes.