Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering (1861)
Appleton, firm, publishers, New York. (1852, D. Appleton & Co.) · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 501
Scale £ inch=l foot. the existence of a very sensible deviation from a perfectly vertical motion. The brass dome attachedto the gland and embracing the rod, is an excellent addition; it keeps the grease employed to lubricatethe rod, from being split, and prevents grit and dust from getting into the…
Mechanical engineering
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