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Oct 13, 2009 · A Johnson Bar, regardless of electronic mis-information to the contrary, is the lever that reverses the valve gear on a steam locomotive - when this was strictly a manual operation Added photo of approx. 1900 Brooks 4-6-0 for Lake Shore & Michigan Southern - pivot for Johnson Bar aft of rear driver and somewhat below running board on this ...
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Feb 4, 2013 · A Johnson Bar, regardless of electronic mis-information to the contrary, is the lever that reverses the valve gear on a steam locomotive - when this was strictly a manual operation Many years ago, my uncle, who was pretty sharp mechanically, explained a Johnson bar to me. He said you could...
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Jul 28, 2003 · a Johnson Bar is not as good as a pinch bar getting the first bite, but a Johnson bar is a must for any mover, those wheels are vary handy. I have had booth the steel handle and oak handle ones and the oak is much better in my opinon
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May 11, 2006 · 4 or 5 foot bar is fine for this. I never liked Johnson bars, to bulky and the lift is not right for machine tools, ok for other purposes, the wheels are helpful sometimes. BTW, they are only about 100 bucks new, and like I said above, your local contractors supply will have them, but I would stick with a good pinch bar, or a set of them.
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Feb 3, 2013 · The johnson bar working the control valve or the wheels going round and not getting anywhere? At the risk of adding to the second and a little OT, a small bar that I find comes in handy in the shop for dozens of uses is the Ken tool 30" curved spoon tire bar.
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Jul 28, 2004 · Pipes, Johnson bar, comealongs, chains, straps, and last but not least, a railroad jack. Still have some more fun, since my wrecker buddy can't move the new mill i just bought, and it weighs almost 4200 lbs. Little much for my Chevy 1500 p/u.
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Originally Posted by johnoder A Johnson Bar, regardless of electronic mis-information to the contrary, is the lever that reverses the valve gear on a Johnson Bar - Page 2 Forum Login
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7 foot wooden bar is better than the 6'. I also have one of those toe jacks. Mine is usually called a railroad jack.
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Feb 9, 2007 · Nowadays the original purpose of the crowbar has been lost in the mists of time and only its present function remains familiar to its users but the name "crow bar" persists. It has been fitted with claws, nail pullers, crooks and special features …
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Mar 9, 2016 · How about a Burke bar? I have a Johnson bar as well and the digging bar mentioned. A burke bar seems to be more usable. Standing in front of a mill. I can hook the lip under the base and pull the mill to me. Or push it away. Move it left or right. And the lip is tall enough to like the machine and slide a 2 x 4 under.