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History of Balers. Before the advent of hay balers to bale hay for feed, haying was an arduous process that used scythes and pitchforks. Horse-drawn sickle mowers helped alleviated the work by cutting the crop, after which workers piled the hay into house-shaped haystacks. Stationary balers were the next evolution in haying, although modern baling did not begin until the 1940s.
Read MoreEpoxy Vs. Cementitious Terrazzo. Venetian craftsman of the 15th century created terrazzo flooring using odd-sized marble chips left over from the construction of terraces. Today terrazzo flooring is composed of a mix of aggregates, such as marble, granite, quartz, recycled glass or plastics, embedded in cement or epoxy. It is used in institutions like hospitals and schools and in commercial buildings. Its exterior applications include walkways and patios.
Read MoreThe History of the Allen Wrench. An Allen wrench or Allen key is a familiar brand name for a hex key or hex head wrench, a tool that drives a screw or bolt called a “socket head cap screw.” This type of screw, with a recessed hexagonal head is common in bicycles, motorcycle engines and, increasingly, build-it-yourself furniture, according to Popular Mechanics.com. The hex head wrench is also known by the brand name “Unbrako,” sometimes misspelled “Umbrako.”
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