English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "the Mechanic", "Scientific Opinion," and the "British and Foreign Mechanic.", Volume 53E. J. Kibblewhite, 1891 - Industrial arts |
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... sides flat , smooth , and regular , so that the bar is truly square in section . At least it is the invariable practice to do so , though for all practical purposes it is only necessary that one side be flat , so as to bed fairly on the ...
... sides flat , smooth , and regular , so that the bar is truly square in section . At least it is the invariable practice to do so , though for all practical purposes it is only necessary that one side be flat , so as to bed fairly on the ...
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... SIDE SHANK IN SECTION PINION. The outsides of the collars are next turned true and to form . They may be conveniently ... side and light side will 2 FEB . 27 , 1891 . ENGLISH MECHANIC AND WORLD OF SCIENCE : No. 1353 .
... SIDE SHANK IN SECTION PINION. The outsides of the collars are next turned true and to form . They may be conveniently ... side and light side will 2 FEB . 27 , 1891 . ENGLISH MECHANIC AND WORLD OF SCIENCE : No. 1353 .
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... SIDE BACK PINION STUD SIDE SHANK IN SECTION PINION WHEEL PULLEY END SPINDLE AND COLLARS pulley may be replaced by a second grooved pulley , and the gear - wheel and pinion and all their appendages omitted , making this a drilling ...
... SIDE BACK PINION STUD SIDE SHANK IN SECTION PINION WHEEL PULLEY END SPINDLE AND COLLARS pulley may be replaced by a second grooved pulley , and the gear - wheel and pinion and all their appendages omitted , making this a drilling ...
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... side views . This washer has a small pin in it which enters a notch made in the end of the stud , and by these means is prevented from revolving . The screw should fix this These machines , however , although a very washer firmly ...
... side views . This washer has a small pin in it which enters a notch made in the end of the stud , and by these means is prevented from revolving . The screw should fix this These machines , however , although a very washer firmly ...
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... side and light side will not face each other , the object being to have every opening of the book either dark or light , as the case may be . If the left - hand side of the folio or opening is light , the right - hand side should be ...
... side and light side will not face each other , the object being to have every opening of the book either dark or light , as the case may be . If the left - hand side of the folio or opening is light , the right - hand side should be ...
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