BUSY BEE BECK

By Wm. S. Strayer
Published on September 1, 1972
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David Shearer and an 1880 Bartley sawmill during restoration. Courtesy of Wm. S. Strayer, R. D. 1, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
David Shearer and an 1880 Bartley sawmill during restoration. Courtesy of Wm. S. Strayer, R. D. 1, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
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The balanced valve, rod, packing gland and stuffing box assembly for 91/2'' x 10'' Frick engine. Courtesy of Wm. S. Strayer, R. D. 1, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
The balanced valve, rod, packing gland and stuffing box assembly for 91/2'' x 10'' Frick engine. Courtesy of Wm. S. Strayer, R. D. 1, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
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David Shearer's steel framed sawmill.
David Shearer's steel framed sawmill.

R.D.1, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.

Mr. Percy Beck, a retired machinist and certified welder,
probably works as much or more than when he was earning his family
living.

The past year he has completely rebuilt his 1908 Ellis Keystone
thresher, then painted and lettered it as it was when new. It now

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