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Walk Gear
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Anotha Burt, a Falk employee, inspects a large walk gear. This particular gear was purchased by Page Engineering. Original Falk caption reads, "Large walk gear pattern number 95599, approximate rough weight 60,000 pounds, approximate final weight 43,000 pounds, material 4335 N and T 240-280 BHN O.D. 168 inches. Photos show subject gear, finished machined, and with the teeth cut being prepared for shipment."
February 20, 1978
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W012GRQ
WHi 50736
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Man Welding a Gear Generation
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