You may have wondered what the inner workings of a 1915 Henry Lang beveling machine look like. Well, ponder no more.

This is the machine we rough-grind our bevels with. With a bit of 80 -100 aluminum grit and a lot of focused muscle, we stand there for hours, changing the angle on the edge of the clear glass from 90 degrees to around 20.

Water acts as a lubricant, so we wear rubber boots and aprons and always use warm water, hoping to postpone the onset of arthritis.

As you can see, the parts are simple and sturdy, like those of other machines built over a hundred years ago. I enjoy working with well-made machines and tools. They balance the thought and care we put into our work.