A Blast from the Past

Author:  Tilghman Company
Source:  ABC, Vol 2/ No 3, Summer 1997
Doc ID:  1997056
Year of Publication:  1997
Abstract:  
The following is an excerpt from a promotional piece from the Tilghman Company. It was probably printed in the late 1890's. The company's motto was "30 Years Ahead of Them All - Established 1869". SAND BLAST EQUIPMENT: MACHINERY, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES Comparisons Between High and Low Pressure Sand Blast Machines It is entirely a question of economy. Economy of work comes under two heads. First, the actual economy of the sand blast machine itself, the cost of the compressed air used and sand worn out by the machine. And second, the amount of sand blast power that can be conveniently put into the hands of one man so as to reduce the wage cost of the operation.