Horseworks

Horseworks were used to power various machines by using horses walking in a circle harnesses to spars radiating from the centre. This drove an output shaft via bevel and spur gears to drive machinery via a belt. They were commonly used on farms to drive chaffcutters and winnowers. On this example the bevel gear has been separated fron the crown wheel due to the woodwork rotting away. Old Tailem Town

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