Clarke, Max. Joelle Carey interviews Max Clarke June 14, 2012
Interview by Joelle Carey with Max Clarke. Mr. Clarke describes a make and break engine; why it was popular in Newfoundland; talks about restoration projects and love of simple machines; issues with restoring; best thing about make and breaks; explains about igniter spring; difference between his to...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_crafts/id/1009 |
| Summary: | Interview by Joelle Carey with Max Clarke. Mr. Clarke describes a make and break engine; why it was popular in Newfoundland; talks about restoration projects and love of simple machines; issues with restoring; best thing about make and breaks; explains about igniter spring; difference between his tools and tools of the past; why he has chosen to use a make and break; how his boat was modified; family history and memories; how he feels in a make and break powered boat; getting the engines started; getting the engines in reverse; reshaping the Batten bearings; Newfoundland weather and make and break engines; storing with lube oil; trips in the make and break boat; how modern mechanics might be puzzled by make and breaks; story about man trying to get the make and break started; Sandra goes into more detail about the story; talking about the Vokey boat launch [July 7, 2012]; intentions with his make and break for the summer; Max looks for contacts; continues with summer plans; story about woman in his make and break; story about man from City Tire; talking about attachment to engines and historical significance; story about Sam Bussey; how the make and breaks faded away; [at this point there is a phone call which lasts about a minute]; City Tire story finish; Acadia engine parts swapping; Fishing Ships Harbour story; final remarks. |
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