Why This 1971 Grinding Stone Installation Was So Dangerous

Witness the high-stakes installation of a massive hand-cut grindstone in 1971. There were no advanced hydraulics or modern safety standards here, just raw mechanics, heavy chains, and the immense bravery of the craftsmen involved. Experience the authentic sounds of the era as this 7 ton stone is maneuvered into place. One wrong move could have been catastrophic. 👇🏼 Watch more Crafted History videos 👇🏼 Giant Hand-Cut Grindstone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4U_QKoMiqk&t=207s Hand-Powered Lathe (1MLN+ views): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9iOMcPPQxA Most Dangerous Factory Ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWMb9QOd7IA 🔔 Subscribe for a new video every week! Questions or suggestions? - Drop it in the comments, I read them ALL! Original source material: Schleifsteinhängen und Schleifen von Sägen in der Schleiferei Wolf und Bangert. Remscheid 1971 – 33 Min. (SW) Aufnahme/Schnitt/Kommentar: Gabriel Simons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5EsqivG6Lg&t=1849s. CC BY 4.0. Edited by GooseMedia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. #grindstone #1972 #history #industrialhistory #antiquemachinery #heavyequipment #stonecutting #dangerousjobs #vintage #craftsmanship #traditionalcrafts #asmr #realsounds #nobackgroundmusic #documentary #archive #engineering #mechanics #oldtools #workshops #stonemason #millstone #grindingwheel #industrialheritage #preservation #restoration #heavylifting #machinery #vintagevideo #blacksmith #forge #quarry #stone #manualwork #skilledtrades #labor #workers #safety #danger #construction #installation #1970s #retro #technology #mechanical #steamage #iron #steel #fabrication #craftedhistory