When it's my time I want one of these.

[alloy]

I'm in no hurry to get it though

 

[markba633csi]

Impressive!- I suppose the "Hughes" part rotates? LOL
Arduino-controlled stepper no doubt

 

[Flyinfool]

That sure looks like one you would have to commision well before you need it so that it gets done rite, and then store it until needed.

I wonder what the brown vertical rod is for? It does not look like it would do much to help support the off balance weight?

 

[Superburban]

Even copied the Brown & Sharp name. Cool

 

[alloy]

I got this off my daily email from homemadetools.

He owned a tool and die shop.

Reminds me of a George Carlin bit.

It went "News flash. Man in New York working in a tool and die shop got hit by a tool and died. Like, what's up with that? "

 

[Fitter Bill]

Looked this up on Find A Grave. Just a little perspective on the size of this stone. WOW
https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/356/59520043_138786446582.jpg

 

[Radials]

I think Mr. Hughes's micrometer is in need of calibration.

 

[Cadillac]

That's has to be the most expensive micrometer made. Wonder what that cost. Workmanship looks Stunning love it!

 

[Flyinfool]

I can not quite make out the markings, I wonder if the dimension indicated is the year of his passing?

 

[Cadillac]

Fiterbills link shows the actual head stones. Mr Hughes dies in 32 and the wife I guess Carroll in 99. If it wasn’t 4hrs away I’d go take a look in person. Now I want a new mailbox post like that.