Louis Luu Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I saw this thing on eBay and it immediately caught my eye. At first, I thought it might not have been original. Most of the ones I've seen are fan but this one is a generator of some sort. It looks original if you consider how much work went into making the front and back copper/brass plate....I will have to examine this closely to see if it is original when it gets here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Petree Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 That's really neat. The big gear/disc looks like it's die cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 35 minutes ago, Mike Petree said: That's really neat. The big gear/disc looks like it's die cast. It does look neat. I need to hook it up to one of my steam engine with a pulley setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Manhattan...missing the base. I went with the half base model to keep all them accessories that came with this purchase. Need to smooth out the sharp corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rockwell Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I wonder if it's meant to be a timer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 3:01 PM, Louis Luu said: ...but this one is a generator of some sort. What I see is some sortof motor-driven mech. There appears to be alimit switch which canbe actuated in eitherdirection. Ahh, self reversing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Red light -- green light, stop -- go flasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jim Kovar said: Red light -- green light, stop -- go flasher. I think it was set up for a train toy. Base is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Carter Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I have no idea what that Manhattan No.1 object was used for , but that is the second similar one I have see on the internet. I suspect that could have been part of some control mechanism (limiter, damper, alarm, mode train, unk ??) and therefore that unit may not be an amateur or homemade contrivance. The total array of gears and their mountings is moderately complex. I would keep it complete and as a mystery since the basic Manhattan #1 was a bit simple (and a little basic) and that unit with the gears and lights shows a great adaptability for that simple motor. Just my opinion. (pic of similar unit snatched off the internet, catalog pic from Manhattan’s offering circa 1902) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cunningham Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The flat front base was on the Ohio Electric Works motor. It used a much larger blade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Good fit. I will print one in metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 I made both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Needed a pair of brush holders. Will get these printed in brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 Sounds silly, but I could not locate the proper size copper brushes for my Manhattan. So, I drew them up to have them printed. I also curved the ends so it sits properly. Also, much cheaper to print this way. Just need to cut them off when I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Mevis Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I wonder if that device was for model railroading? Maybe some sort of switching device for controlling crossing signals? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Luu Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) My brass brush holder and copper brush came in today....getting closer to having two complete Manhattan No. 1. Steel base. Edited January 18, 2023 by Louis Luu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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