"These days the protagonist of the play is the blacksmith Luis Esteban Facio, 83, after a considerable drive and dedication makes every effort in a venture that had been projected from many years ago.
"Being able to repair or rebuild the Pichona was my concern for at least 6 years ago, I had spoken with choline and was always waiting for the occasion. The decision was made and here we are, working on a reconstruction, because unfortunately the poor condition of the old materials made it impossible for a restoration "he told the reporter, while accompanying him on the tour of the barn and the back yard of his establishment "Remembrances."
A huge wheel of 3.85 meters high, presides over the space as a clear warning about the monumentality of the work. On the ground a lot of wood and metal parts appear scattered without any order. But Facio explains that "the cutting of the flat, everything is here presented on the floor to be making new parts, each part is a mold for old copy."
Then, in the house under roof, the new box Pichona impressive dimensions: 6.25 meters long by 1.25 wide, with the box moving forward. All this part made of pine wood, in thick boards, with plenty of bolts and fittings that ensure strength for the transport of heavy loads.
"rear wheels weigh between 800 and thousand kilos each, the wheels are half an inch and weigh about 100 kilos of iron alone to enllantarlas have to prepare a special rig" forward Facio.
admits that "it is hard work, intense, but it gives me enormous satisfaction," and adds that "since age 8 when I joined as an apprentice Nozzei Americo, in Tandil, I always imagined that once in my life could be doing work of this kind. "
recognizes that the commitment is a huge responsibility, but noted that "intelligence and practice anything is possible."
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