Line Shaft

The Working Line Shaft in the Blacksmith Barn

The line shaft was installed in the Blacksmith Barn by Harry Mayrose, Larry Thompson, and Jim Church and is driven by a 15 horsepower 1917 International Harvester Mogul Single cylinder kerosene engine. Flat belt drive equipment driven by the line shaft includes: 200 pound Bradley Helve Hammer, 100 pound Little Giant, 50 pound Little Giant, 25 pound Little Giant, Universal Milling machine, Planer, Shaper, Hacksaw, Camelback Drill Press, Bench Drill Press, and Grinder.

The line shaft operates during the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum (AG&SEM) Tractor Fairs and under the direction of Larry Thompson and Gary Clare.