Tightening Collection

Log Load Tightener, 1939. Creator: Max Fernekes
Log Load Tightener, 1939

The Gale in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
1052468 The Gale in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gale in the Bay of Biscay)

Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour
620152 Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour, 1860 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

The John Hunter Centenary (engraving)
1062750 The John Hunter Centenary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The John Hunter Centenary)

Men working in a piano factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381267 Men working in a piano factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Man tightening his wifes corset (colour litho)
3641597 Man tightening his wifes corset (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man tightening his wifes corset)

Britannia in Stays (engraving)
671443 Britannia in Stays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia in Stays)

Railroad Worker - Tightening Wheel, 1925, printed 1931 (gelatin silver print)
492457 Railroad Worker - Tightening Wheel, 1925, printed 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

"A Little Tighter", pub. by S. W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125714
NP125715 " A Little Tighter", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125714) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 31.8x24.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Powerhouse Mechanic, c. 1924 (b / w photo)
875297 Powerhouse Mechanic, c.1924 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer

Murderation! Molly, Be Easy. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Murderation! Molly, Be Easy. Stereoscopic card detail

Taking in a Difficult Reef. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Taking in a Difficult Reef. Stereoscopic card detail

Tightening his belt - hunger is the best source. A typical anti-German cartoon of the period. J. Harold Hudson

Tightening central screw in a hinge with a screw driver, close up

Tightening the sails
Sailors at a naval college climb the rigging to tighten the sails on their ship. Date: 1885

Screwing a trap connector nut onto a waste pipe

Screwing locking body in to place

Tightening nuts to a compression joint attached to copper pipes using adjustable spanners

First design for the tension (or suspension) wheels
First design for the tension (or suspension) wheel for aircraft undercarriages: (a) side elevation; (b) cross-section, with section of the key for tightening the cordage. 1808

Putting on a corset - with assistance
A lady requires some assistance in the tightening of the laces of her corset. The rather caustic caption reads: " Reducing the Surplus" !! Date: circa 1905

Angina, conceptual artwork
Angina, conceptual computer artwork. Heart being squeezed by a metal band, which could represent angina pectoris. Angina pectoris is a severe chest pain from a lack of blood supply to the heart

Doing up her own Corset
A lady laces up her corset at the back

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"Tightening: An Art of Precision and Strength" In the realm of mechanics, precision is key. The Log Load Tightener, created by Max Fernekes in 1939, exemplifies this notion. With its robust design and unwavering grip, it ensures that every log is securely fastened for a safe journey. As we sail through the tempestuous Gale in the Bay of Biscay, an engraving captures the essence of tightening. The relentless winds may threaten to unravel our sails, but with skilled hands and steadfast determination, we tighten every rope to keep our vessel on course. A portrait from 1924 introduces us to a powerhouse mechanic - his muscles taut as he tightens bolts with unwavering strength. His expertise lies not only in his physical prowess but also in his ability to ensure each mechanism functions flawlessly. The Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbows takes us back in time to ancient warfare. As warriors prepare their weapons for battle, they rely on this intricate system to tightly wind their crossbows - a testament to the importance of precise tightening even centuries ago. Celebrating John Hunter's centenary through an engraving reminds us that tightening extends beyond machinery; it encompasses medical practices too. Surgeons meticulously secure sutures during operations - a delicate act requiring both skill and attention. Within the walls of a piano factory captured in a silver gelatin print from 1907, men work diligently at their craft. Each string tightened just right produces harmonious melodies that resonate throughout concert halls worldwide. A man tenderly tightens his wife's corset in a color lithograph - an intimate moment frozen in time where love intertwines with practicality. It symbolizes how sometimes they are be an act of care and support between two individuals. An enchanting engraving titled "Britannia in Stays" showcases how even national symbols require proper fitting and adjustment.