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The Railroad Watch
One of the most specialized and important early timepieces was the Railroad Watch. Learn why the high demands needed by these watches were so important to the progress and productivity brought by the expansion of the American Railways System.
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SALT, SILVER, and SUNBEAMS-Exploring the Timeless Art of Wet Plate Collodion Tintype Photography
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presented by Daniel Leocadi danielleocadi.com In this Charles RIver Museum of Industry & Innovation TECH TALK, we'll take a deep dive into the world of the Wet Plate Collodion Tintype process from the 1850’s. To make this talk even more engaging, we will also be including a live demonstration of the Wet Plate Collodion Tintype process. So get ready to witness this fascinating process in action!...
Mill Talk - New England Textiles: Sustaining the Tradition - 50 Years and Still Spinning
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This Mill Talk was co-hosted by the Weavers' Guild of Boston and the Charles River Museum and supported by grants from the Waltham Cultural Council and the Lowell Institute. In the wake of the 1970 closure of Cheshire Mills, a woolen mill that had been operated by the Colony family since the mid-1800s, John “Chick” Colony founded Harrisville Designs in Harrisville, New Hampshire. Today, a half-...
Tom Vales - Playing With Lightning
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Tom Vales has a mad science lab in his basement! This Tech Talk joins Mr. Vales for a look at his extensive collection of electrical apparatus, and his equally extensive experience in the fields of electrical engineering and mechanics. Mr. Vales demonstrates some of his favorite pieces in his collection and informs us about the tools and machines used to build and maintain them, as well as the ...
Tech Talk: Mike Loves Robots
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This is a video about the whimsical anthropomorphic assemblies of Michael DiCamillo. A skilled carpenter by profession, Mike creates robot sculptures from industrial scrap as one of his hobbies. Discover his playful creations, their personalities, and the bits and bobs he acquired to build them, through this overview led by the artist himself of the robot sculptures on exhibit at the Charles Ri...
Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation Promotional Spot
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Thank you to the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Waltham Chamber of Commerce for making this video possible!
Tech Talk: Model Engineering with Todd Cahill
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Our longtime friend and artist/machinist Todd Cahill speaks to us about model engineering. www.steamachinesculpture.com/ This Tech Talk opens with a look at the Museum’s collection of model steam engines on display, followed by a visit to Todd’s studio for a look and a demonstration of some of his own models, and as a special treat: Todd performs a live steam test on a Waltham-built steam engin...
MILL TALK: Cities at the Falls, presented by Patrick Malone, Prof. Emeritus, Brown Univ.
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Visit us online: www.charlesrivermuseum.org​. Support us by becoming a member: bit.ly/CRMIIMem MILL TALK: Cities at the Falls, presented by Patrick Malone, Professor Emeritus, Brown University The story of power canals and waterpower at Waltham, Lowell, Lawrence, and other mill towns is one of innovative engineering and awe-inspiring construction. From above the Moody Street dam in Waltham, the...
Remembering Marty Cohen, Horologist, Volunteer Emeritus, Friend, 1929 - 2022
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From 2016, a video of long-serving Charles River Museum Volunteer Marty Cohen sharing his wisdom and knowledge while touring our Watch Gallery exhibit area. Remembering Marty Cohen, Horologist, Volunteer Emeritus, Friend, 1929 - 2022. Marty Cohen was a big part of the Charles River Museum team from its earliest days. First and foremost a horologist, Marty’s contributions to the Museum’s watch a...
Mill Talk: Kissing the Shuttle
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Mill Talk: Kissing the Shuttle
Time To Get a Watch - Part 6 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch - Part 6 of 6
Time To Get a Watch - Part 5 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch - Part 5 of 6
Time To Get a Watch - Part 4 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch - Part 4 of 6
Time To Get a Watch - Part 3 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch - Part 3 of 6
Time To Get a Watch - Part 2 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch - Part 2 of 6
Time To Get a Watch Part 1 of 6
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Time To Get a Watch Part 1 of 6
Tech Talk: Exhibition + Q&A: The Intersection of Art & Industry - The N.E.M.S. Gears Project
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Tech Talk: Exhibition Q&A: The Intersection of Art & Industry - The N.E.M.S. Gears Project
Tech Talk: Rice Barton Paper Mill Machinery & Model Making
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Tech Talk: Rice Barton Paper Mill Machinery & Model Making
Remembering 2020 and Expressing Gratitude
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Remembering 2020 and Expressing Gratitude
Tech Talk: The Belt and Pulley Line Shaft System with Machinist and Artist Todd Cahill
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Tech Talk: The Belt and Pulley Line Shaft System with Machinist and Artist Todd Cahill
A Look at Private Events at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, MA
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A Look at Private Events at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, MA
TechTalk: The Combination Square
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TechTalk: The Combination Square
New England Tales for All Hallows' Eve
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New England Tales for All Hallows' Eve
Tech Talk: If Looms Could Talk
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Tech Talk: If Looms Could Talk
Mill Talk: Does Technology Drive History? with David Hochfelder
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Mill Talk: Does Technology Drive History? with David Hochfelder
MILL TALK: What Is Industry 4.0 and How Did We Get Here? with MIT Professor David Hardt
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MILL TALK: What Is Industry 4.0 and How Did We Get Here? with MIT Professor David Hardt
Concert - "'Til We Meet Again: Songs of the First World War" by Diane Taraz
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Concert - "'Til We Meet Again: Songs of the First World War" by Diane Taraz
Mill Talk - WHEEL HERO: Charles H. Metz - Inventor of Bicycles, Cars and Motorcycles
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Mill Talk - WHEEL HERO: Charles H. Metz - Inventor of Bicycles, Cars and Motorcycles
uP-CYCLE Time Part 3 of 3 by David Shein
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uP-CYCLE Time Part 3 of 3 by David Shein
uP-CYCLE Time Part 2 of 3 by David Shein
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uP-CYCLE Time Part 2 of 3 by David Shein

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  • @AmanCreatesArt
    @AmanCreatesArt 11 днів тому

    Reading “Death’s End” by Cixin Lin brought me here…! ☂️

  • @tonycope4100
    @tonycope4100 20 днів тому

    What a incredible player and wordsmith

  • @dougdavis8986
    @dougdavis8986 Місяць тому

    This would be way better if there was an actual audience.

  • @xobieu
    @xobieu Місяць тому

    that's smart

  • @telescopebuilder
    @telescopebuilder 2 місяці тому

    RIP

  • @telescopebuilder
    @telescopebuilder 2 місяці тому

    You TOO, could be as wildly popular as the Sacramento History Museum's channel, and their printing department videos, if you make more content. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS!

  • @roadrunner4404
    @roadrunner4404 2 місяці тому

    I would like to hear the clatter if the belts and all of the machines engaged and doing thier jobs. Time travel back

    • @CharlesRiverMuseum
      @CharlesRiverMuseum 2 місяці тому

      Come by the Museum sometime and we'll run them for you!

  • @lenroddis5933
    @lenroddis5933 3 місяці тому

    The description of how a triple expansion engine works doesn't seem to be quite right. I'm aware that there are different types of triple expansion engine, but this one looks a lot like the Stuart Triple Expansion engine I've been building for the last couple of years, which is a receiver type. The condenser has nothing to do with the low or intermediate pressure cylinders. Partial condensation of steam seems to defeat the object of the engine's design. In the high pressure cylinder, heat in the steam is converted to work, it expands and its pressure drops. By means of a valve, steam exhausted from the high pressure cylinder is piped through to the intermediate cylinder valve chest. In the intermediate pressure cylinder, heat in the steam is converted to work, it expands and its pressure drops. By means of a valve, steam exhausted from the intermediate pressure cylinder is piped through to the low pressure cylinder valve chest. In the low pressure cylinder, heat in the steam is converted to work, it expands and its pressure drops. The exhaust from the low pressure cylinder may be piped to a condenser, in order to improve efficiency and to recover water. The relative volume and pressure of steam entering each cylinder is controlled by designing the volume of each cylinder, steam transfer pipe & steam chest (receiver) and by valve timing. I can't see a pipe taking steam from the high pressure cylinder to the condenser. But neither can I see a pipe from the high pressure exhaust to the intermediate cylinder steam chest which could be internal. Having built the Stuart Compound Launch engine which is a double rather than triple expansion engine, I can assure you that it doesn't need a condenser for it to run. If it did, it wouldn't be able to run on compressed air.

  • @sonjastyblo8149
    @sonjastyblo8149 3 місяці тому

    Man, I was living down the street in Belmont at the time. Such a shame I missed this.

  • @spiritenergy1
    @spiritenergy1 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Such unique, original, and beautiful music.

  • @markspaniola8596
    @markspaniola8596 5 місяців тому

    I speculate that Butler was the collection man for Carney and the bankers. They wouldn't give it to Andrews. I suspect Butler brokered a loan deal that had the north and south co-sign for each others war loans. It gets paid no matter who wins. The bankers wanted brigadier general Butler over seeing things. That's how I see it.

  • @terrymcnaughton1430
    @terrymcnaughton1430 5 місяців тому

    I read it was invented by Christiaan huygen??🤔🤔

  • @jordanbrown64
    @jordanbrown64 5 місяців тому

    57:19 sexy😍😍

  • @mohibhad8542
    @mohibhad8542 5 місяців тому

    Still used in many engines .... Very smart invention by James Watt

  • @MoniqueBourgeois
    @MoniqueBourgeois 5 місяців тому

    I saw their show last night...it really was awesome! I wonder if it was recorded as this show was...

  • @MAGHREBGREEN
    @MAGHREBGREEN 6 місяців тому

    Amazing........

  • @scigy
    @scigy 6 місяців тому

    Came here after reading about it in The Selfish Gene

  • @kutlak1309
    @kutlak1309 7 місяців тому

    272

  • @ben91069
    @ben91069 7 місяців тому

    what were the belts made of?

  • @kmac2134
    @kmac2134 7 місяців тому

    This is the only live footage I've found of Chris playing "I'll Take It All". For me, this little song articulates the despair and hopelessness of alcoholism better than any I've heard. In fact, it helped me get my mind around it and is an anthem of my recovery. The halo may never show, but it's there and more often than not, I know how my days unfold. Chris' music can do that.

  • @arthurshepherd8757
    @arthurshepherd8757 7 місяців тому

    Happy Birthday Super Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Christ Ireland Scotland England America China and the world the incomparable Chris Smither who invented an amalgamation of everything America had for him to re-interpret with his singular cosmic guitar style foot stomping head waving blues killin' badass soul. How we worship you The Colvin Family November 11, 2023 - Armistice Day In loving memory of the 20 million killed in WW I - total deaths including civilians 80 million in WW II 2 million 300 thousand in Korea 1 million 363 thousand in Vietnam all the fallen in the Middle East Armistice Day In honor of all who serve Thank you for the lives you save and the freedoms your love gave Warriors for the good the good of humankind the kind of courage that would give their lives for us anytime they'd do more if they could 'Our' great warriors of America We are so grateful for all you've done and we're ready to give back to every American daughter and son that braved an enemy attack to help you heal till you can celebrate yourselves with us your courage and your zeal We worship adore and cherish each and every one of you and we'll never forget all the trauma you went through the blood the gore with you we will ask "what for" and we'll call them to task when they're called to answer the questions they'll ask will not alter 'Our' course as we help rebuild your pride and you'll all get rides in the parades where freedom in America and the World resides safe in the bosom of peace and love for 'Our' great sisters and brothers who rise above that fight for us all we will accept no others we celebrate those not afraid of the fall we will stand with and uphold you all and you will get your benefits and those cowards never will prevail that try to deny what you won with courage 'Our' birthright 'Our' heritage you all wear the heroes badge we will fight with you all the way and we will celebrate you all on 'Armistice Day' With love and deep gratitude, The Colvin Family Chris Smither Dylan Geoff Bartley

  • @AdeSwash
    @AdeSwash 7 місяців тому

    What a fabulous video! Thankyou :) Great to see Todds' workbench full of engines and tools, looks similarly chaotic as my own bench top :)

  • @canigetabeer5188
    @canigetabeer5188 8 місяців тому

    I saw Chris live at New Orleans Jazz Fest years ago, but I actually know all these songs because I have this album. He’s an amazing musician which comes by singing from the soul and baring one’s heart. 💙

  • @aue82a
    @aue82a 8 місяців тому

    Damn! I wish I had discovered Smither so much earlier. "Origin of Spedces" is a gem

  • @doktortutankamazon31
    @doktortutankamazon31 8 місяців тому

    Jackshafts existed well into the 1960's. Western Electric still had jackshaft driven OD/ID grinders when my father apprenticed in 1959.

  • @starseeddeluxe
    @starseeddeluxe 8 місяців тому

    1:10. How the heck does that sideways turned belt stay aligned on the pulleys???

    • @CharlesRiverMuseum
      @CharlesRiverMuseum 8 місяців тому

      Alignment is a relative term here. They can shift a bit here and there, as long as they stay engaged. That is part of the beauty of the simplicity of the system. It comes down to friction (to drive) and tension (to stay engaged).

    • @ben91069
      @ben91069 7 місяців тому

      And the pulleys are not flat but convex shaped, so they automatically ride where there is least resistance.

  • @pigeon1664
    @pigeon1664 8 місяців тому

    Fuckin wow

  • @pigeon1664
    @pigeon1664 8 місяців тому

    Fuckin beautiful

  • @joemama22
    @joemama22 8 місяців тому

    This is the most interesting presentation on this subject I've seen... Thanks.

  • @markrich7693
    @markrich7693 9 місяців тому

    I’m not going to be respectful unless I see all the vacuum cleaners

  • @barnarddale
    @barnarddale 9 місяців тому

    What a band! Can't believe they found this energy during such a difficult time.

  • @johnkoury1116
    @johnkoury1116 9 місяців тому

    I am in the process of building a welding, fabrication,foundry and light machine shop to support working on pre war race cars from the US , Britain, Germany and Italy with a lot more. Every part for nearly every car has to be made special. I hope to be able to run the shop with steam including electrical generation.

  • @aryaman05
    @aryaman05 10 місяців тому

    13:12 😊👍...especially in micro power generation and other similar scale applications !

  • @kansacosenvasesflexibles8777
    @kansacosenvasesflexibles8777 10 місяців тому

    Como puedo comunicarme con usted

  • @wiewieneke
    @wiewieneke 10 місяців тому

    YOU GIVE ME THE SAME VIBES AS LISTENING TO JOAN BAEZ I LOVE YOUR VOICE !!

  • @paulamos8781
    @paulamos8781 10 місяців тому

    Inspiring me into this intricate hobby. Many thanks. Paul. Liverpool UK

  • @Stubummer
    @Stubummer 10 місяців тому

    Charlie you sound great your performer Callie did a great job

  • @rinkudutta2544
    @rinkudutta2544 11 місяців тому

    Very informative vdieo. Thank you for sharing.

  • @RamPMonyPers
    @RamPMonyPers Рік тому

    The Little Wonder was manufactured by the Beck Manufacturing Company of New York and West Haven Connecticut.

    • @wavygravydavymrhonest4408
      @wavygravydavymrhonest4408 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your response and interest. The little wonder that you refer to was a hand pump stick vacuum cleaner which is different than the one in this video.

  • @user-gc9tw2wd4l
    @user-gc9tw2wd4l Рік тому

    Well Done!

  • @user-qx1ew3fk3f
    @user-qx1ew3fk3f Рік тому

    Thanks You .

  • @bn3121
    @bn3121 Рік тому

    This is a really helpful video for understanding the fundamentals of mechanics with historical examples. Thanks so much

  • @abittwisted
    @abittwisted Рік тому

    Flax fiber, Nettle (stinging nettle), Ramie, Hemp all have the fibers in the bark of the plant. The hard inner core is what we want to get rid of through breaking after retting. Interesting to hear about people heating the combs. Our use of hand made textiles is more hobby than trying to put clothing on the world. Im working on making my own linen shirt. After 5 years of spinning Im ready to give the loom a go for the next step in the process. I enjoyed this video.

  • @VitaliyTym
    @VitaliyTym Рік тому

    It is interesting how were made first machine tools in times when there were no machine tools

  • @urimandthummim5780
    @urimandthummim5780 Рік тому

    3 bodies problem took me here😅

  • @DaveTMTMTL
    @DaveTMTMTL Рік тому

    WONDERFUL!

  • @crokit
    @crokit Рік тому

    WOW!

  • @janadden8762
    @janadden8762 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @pennsygal5953
    @pennsygal5953 Рік тому

    That Kotten one is incredible. Looks like something Nintendo might want to bring back. The Wii Fit + Clean.

    • @markrich7693
      @markrich7693 Рік тому

      There were identical models just like it before Kotten at the time as it what I did learned myself probably

  • @sicmade
    @sicmade Рік тому

    Shout Out to Tom Vales from Joey and Joe Gelbudas!!!