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Jack Putnam, in Ohio
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Passing the torch.

Post by Jack Putnam, in Ohio » Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:45 pm

The time has come to pass the torch so to speak. I have taught my grandson the methods of babbitt pouring of model T main bearings and the procedure of boring and align reaming the bearings. I have been doing babbitt work for 40 years, but the time has come to share the knowledge with a younger person.


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Re: Passing the torch.

Post by ModelTWoods » Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:02 pm

Glad you had a willing grandson to pass the knowledge on to. Many men in the trade aren't so lucky.


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Re: Passing the torch.

Post by Brent Mize » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:00 am

Jack,
Thanks so much for your contributions to our beloved hobby.
You’ve always been a good friend to me!
Brent


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Re: Passing the torch.

Post by Bills Auto Works » Mon Jan 12, 2026 6:36 pm

Hi Jack,

That is awesome! Always nice to hear one of the younger generation is interested.

There are times when I wish i would have had kids so I could pass down stuff too as my Dad did to me (he was a mechanic at a GMC dealership all the years I was growing up), but it was not in the cards.

God Bless & Happy New Year
Bill
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