Heisler versus Shay
| July 31, 2022 06:55PM |
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I know the two pix are a bit of an apples versus oranges comparison, but this image of a Shay's machinery
...makes the Heisler look like a much simpler machine. I would think that this simplicity would make the Heisler the preferred machine, but from the bits and pieces I have heard users of both preferred the Shay even though a Heisler could be just as powerful.
JBWX
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/31/2022 06:57PM by John West.
...makes the Heisler look like a much simpler machine. I would think that this simplicity would make the Heisler the preferred machine, but from the bits and pieces I have heard users of both preferred the Shay even though a Heisler could be just as powerful.
JBWX
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/31/2022 06:57PM by John West.
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