Japanese Machine Tools at Rabaul
by Steve Saunders, 2001

The machine tools are perhaps not the most exciting war time 'wrecks' but are surviving well as they are still being used in Rabaul. All were found in tunnels in the 1950-60's well greased up, most have been doing service ever since for saw mills and general engineering shops. The photos tend to be surrounded by clutter. Some pictures were taken during a recent small eruption of Tavurvur so are covered in dust, this has since been cleaned off. All are very well made and robust, most have been converted from overhead belt drive to individual electric motors.

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