[AT] Christmas Trees and Ships Plank Project

[Bill Bruer]

I was a Machinist's Mate on the USS Wainwright 1971-73.  All the nuts and 
bolts used on the high-pressure (1200psi) steam lines were monel.  Making 
rings from spare nuts was one way of passing time on night watches.  They 
could be polished up to look just like silver.  Guys would give them to 
their wives, daughters, or sweethearts.  Some would make up a couple for 
whatever port was our next stop. 8>)

Bill Bruer


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at cox.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Christmas Trees and Ships Plank Project


A friend of mine's father was a machinist on some ship in WWII
At some point in time she broke a shaft.  Friend's father took a piece of
the broken shaft which was monel (sp) and made two signit style rings.  He
gave them to his two sons.  I don't know if they still wear them but they
used to.

Charlie