Mechanical weight-driven block-signalling apparatus
Mechanical weight-driven block-signalling apparatus used in the first half of the 20th century. This announced train movements through a section or ‘block’…
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Stone grinder
Grinds floor stones. The stone cutter can be heard in the background. Sound level: 89-91 Db. Manufactured by: F.lli Zambon, Italy. Year:…
Stone cutter
Cuts floor stones Sound level: 85 Db measured from two meters. Recorded at Borghamns Stenförädling AB, Borghamn, a family business founded in…
Stone frame saws
Sound scape Stone frame saw beat! Three stone frame saws working at the same time. Recorded at Borghamns Stenförädling AB, Borghamn, a…
Stone saw – circular saw blade
The saw blade has a diameter of 1.5 meter Saw blade width = 10 milimeters Every cut is 11 centimeters deep Recording…
Stonecutter
The craft of stonemasonry (or stonecraft) has existed since humanity could use and make tools – creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using…
Stone frame saw – marble
In this recording all three frame saws are working at the same time. It takes 4-5 days to saw through the block…
Stone frame saw – limestone
It takes two days to saw through the block of limestone. The saw blades have no teeth. Sand and water is sprayed…
Super X
Super X – Lovely machine to ride, says the owner who has been renovating it for three years. The Super X was…
Dental air compressor
Tornado 70 (DÜRR DENTAL) dental compressed air system used in a dental practice (Brussels). It pressurizes atmospheric air for units that need…
Suction motor for saliva pump
Suction machine Tecno-Jet (CATTANI) used in a dental practice in Brussels for the saliva ejector system
Dental saliva pump
Saliva ejector system used in a dental practice (Brussels). This system is integrated on the dental unit S 300 (STERN WEBER)
Maintenance unit for dental turbines
Assistina 301 plus (W&H) cleaning and lubrication unit for turbines used in a dental practice in Brussels Sound recordist : Gaëlle Courtois…
Ultrasonic cleaner
L&R SweepZone Quantrex s280 Ultrasonic cleaner used to clean dental instruments in a dental practice (Brussels).
Coppersmith hammer, iron
This recording was made in the workshop of coppersmith Michaela Ivarsdotter in Karlskrona. “Finhamring” The coppersmith makes a soft nice surface with…
Coppersmith, wood hammer
This recording was made in the workshop of coppersmith Michaela Ivarsdotter in Karlskrona. “Drivning” The coppersmith moves the metal in desired direction…