Worker Adapting Grinder for War Production February 1942

In February 1942, a worker at Schick Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, adapts a cylindrical grinder for war production. The shift from electric shaver manufacturing to machine tool components reflects the industrial conversion during World War II. The worker changes the grinding wheel and adjusts the cooling system to enhance efficiency for military needs. Originally used for rotor shafts, the grinder illustrates the versatility of manufacturing processes during wartime. This image provides insight into Connecticuts industrial efforts during the war.

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