Witness the high-stakes installation of a massive hand-cut grindstone in 1971. There were no advanced hydraulics or modern safety standards here, just raw mechanics, heavy chains, and the immense bravery of the craftsmen involved. Experience the authentic sounds of the era as this 7 ton stone is maneuvered into place. One wrong move could have been catastrophic. 👇🏼 Watch more Crafted History videos 👇🏼 Giant Hand-Cut Grindstone: Hand-Powered Lathe (1.5 MLN+ views): Most Dangerous Factory Ever: 🔔 Subscribe for a new video every week! Questions or suggestions? - Drop it in the comments, I read them ALL! Original source material: Schleifsteinhängen und Schleifen von Sägen in der Schleiferei Wolf und Bangert (1971) LVR‑Institut für Landeskunde und Regionalgeschichte Remscheid, Germany Aufnahme/Schnitt/Kommentar: Gabriel Simons Original video (33 min): Context: Many of the techniques and machines shown in this film were already outdated at the time of filming. The purpose of the documentation was to preserve and value traditional industrial practices. This edit: Edited by GooseMedia Licensed under CC BY 4.0 #grindstone #1972 #history #industrialhistory #antiquemachinery #heavyequipment #stonecutting #dangerousjobs #vintage #craftsmanship #traditionalcrafts #asmr #realsounds #nobackgroundmusic #documentary #archive #engineering #mechanics #oldtools #workshops #stonemason #millstone #grindingwheel #industrialheritage #preservation #restoration #heavylifting #machinery #vintagevideo #blacksmith #forge #quarry #stone #manualwork #skilledtrades #labor #workers #safety #danger #construction #installation #1970s #retro #technology #mechanical #steamage #iron #steel #fabrication #craftedhistory