Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering : illustrated with four thousand engravings on wood ; in two volumes (1873)
D. Appleton and Company · New York : D. Appleton and Co. · leaf 801
different principle. VICE, LEVER. This is an engraving of a vice invented by ilr. J. Peck, and improved by Jlr. LPardee, of New Haven, Conn. It possesses great strength and great power. It is made of wrought-iron, and is claimed to have better qualities than any now in use. It is worked entirely by… … Description.—o, Fig. 3702, sliding-jaw; 6, jointed or swing jaw; c, rail on which the sliding-jawmoves; d, click which catches in ratchet on rail c, and holds the sliding-jaw tirrr.ly where placed. E,.jointed lever (elbow-joint) which turns on pins e e, and is attached to prong of rail c and the…
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