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Old 08-24-2020, 08:08 PM
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Default Shop fire

The very first customer of Imperial Wheeling Machines called me. Steve Mercurio or Steve Prostreet is in central Pennsylvania. His shop burned to the ground last week. He said his early Crown Imperial was still standing but the aluminum quill and uhmw gibs had melted. Obviously, the bearings in the rollers are toast.

I spoke with Pat Brubaker the new owner of Imperial and even though we haven't sold that style adjuster in 15 years, Pat will be able to put together a repair kit.

Joe Andrew's said he would be able to recut the rollers and put in new bearings. I encouraged Steve to have them heat treated while Joe has them.

The fire started in a box of rags that had solvent on them apparently. Spontaneous combustion.

Steve had just retired but his large shop was FULL of tools. All gone now. Hopefully his insurance is going to pay off.

There is a lesson here for all of us.
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