#04 A Dusty GA Tech Grinder
My father made this while he was a student at Southern Polytechnic State University. He also worked at Georgia Tech in the late 40s. And thus, he made this grinder! Over the past 80 years, this piece of equipment has been secured in his garages, either in TN or FL.
When dad passed in July, 2021, his oldest grandson asked if he could have the grinder. He always remembered how scary it was when he was a little fellow. He says it is still scary when it is ON! But, now it has left the FL homestead and is safe in the hands of his grandson! Enjoy it, Rob!!!
Daddy's time at Southern Poly - my father was in their first enrollment in the Fall 48.
[The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has a history deep-rooted in innovation and education advancement. After WWII, the need for technicians grew and in response the then president of Georgia Tech sought to establish a technical institute program in Georgia. In March 1948, our roots began as The Technical Institute. Their first registration began with 116 students (all but 10 were WWII veterans) and a staff of 12. After just one year, The Technical Institute was renamed to Southern Technical Institute and was recognized as a college-level school with the US Department of Education.]
#04 A Dusty GA Tech Grinder
My father made this while he was a student at Southern Polytechnic State University. He also worked at Georgia Tech in the late 40s. And thus, he made this grinder! Over the past 80 years, this piece of equipment has been secured in his garages, either in TN or FL.
When dad passed in July, 2021, his oldest grandson asked if he could have the grinder. He always remembered how scary it was when he was a little fellow. He says it is still scary when it is ON! But, now it has left the FL homestead and is safe in the hands of his grandson! Enjoy it, Rob!!!
Daddy's time at Southern Poly - my father was in their first enrollment in the Fall 48.
[The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has a history deep-rooted in innovation and education advancement. After WWII, the need for technicians grew and in response the then president of Georgia Tech sought to establish a technical institute program in Georgia. In March 1948, our roots began as The Technical Institute. Their first registration began with 116 students (all but 10 were WWII veterans) and a staff of 12. After just one year, The Technical Institute was renamed to Southern Technical Institute and was recognized as a college-level school with the US Department of Education.]