Preparing a mould, in sand, the top half of the moulding block is on the left ready to be clamped to the completed casting. Observing behind the moulder is Robin Wilson.
Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.
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 The foundry workers pose with a selection of pipes and troughs for the new Skinningrove Furnace. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson and thanks to B. Jenkins for the update about Micky.  “Fettling” the first trough cast for Skinningrove new furnace. Left to right: Lionel, Alan, “Rusty”, Syd and Donald. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  On the casting floor – preparing moulds for casting – Beamish Museum expressed an interest in the venerable hand operated overhead crane in this photograph. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  The canopy and charging platform are ready for use. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  The furnace charging platform is placed around the furnace. With foundry employees and guest onlookers. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  The charging platform is hoisted into position. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  The cupola is hoisted into position. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  The new cupola arrives; the mobile crane prepares to raise it into position. This crane may have been hired from Skinningrove Iron Co. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.  Preparing the foundations for the new furnace, the old cupola lies on the left of the photograph. Image courtesy of Robin Wilson. |
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