World's Largest - The Carborundum Co. uses this 80-ton surface grinder to taper aluminum aircraft skins. The 80-ton monster takes an 88-inch-wide abrasive belt.

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Title:
World's Largest - The Carborundum Co. uses this 80-ton surface grinder to taper aluminum aircraft skins. The 80-ton monster takes an 88-inch-wide abrasive belt.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Machinery ... Large + Small
Date:
[ca. October 1955]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Machinery
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 209 x 256 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/ms35xh573
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
This work is licensed for use under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND).
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
[Additional information from item] Machinery
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001450_0036
Barcode:
39999088103716