Filmed at the works of Adcar Allen and Co Ltd, Sheffield. Shows the making of genuine double shear steel - the oldest Sheffield process. Includes pattern making (moulding by hand and machine); machining steel castings; tramway and railway trackwork.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314612
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tools
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)