Originally Posted By: tanstaafl.
The workmanship in that machine is simply fantastic.

tanstaafl.
Even more fantastic- I heard that they introduced 'error' into the fabrication of the parts in order to replicate the standard of precision available at the time. Obviously, our new machines and materials are far better and more consistent than what was possible in the mid 1800's.
Even with the addition of random tolerance issues, the machine *still* works flawlessly.

That book should be a fun read!
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