end of the trace is a after process of separating and pickling. The plates are oil, and subjected to a heat sufficient to oxidize the iron, say longitudinal eye tapered toward the ends, as is also the end then sheared, and the rough edges taken off. The iron of 420°, for a light yellowish color,… … heat is kept as high as it can be without softening them to each other in a downward direction—that are connected by such a degree as to the cause them to stick so fast together cross strands to form steps. At every eight feet is placed a LINDSAY’S TRACE FASTENER, as to prevent their separation…
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