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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Also note the wood blocks which compose the flooring.

Those were (I suspect) done that way so that the lines could be reconfigured without tearing up a bunch of concrete, and so there would be a slight bit of cushion if you dropped a tool or a die or a machine.

But - they were nasty. They held any oil or fluid that was spilled on them, making them slippery, and they made the surrounding area dark. Assembly plants now usually have cement flooring and betting lighting making things a bit more pleasant.

I used to take my shoes off at the end of my shift and set them in the back of the truck. No way would you ever wear them into the house after being at work.

K

Many of the Metal Stamping companies that I visit today still have the wood block floors. There are many advantages...easily repaired.....quiet...comfortable....shock absorption and quite economical to install back in the day. And the more oil soaked they get, the better the rot protection.