Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering (1869)
New York, Appleton · leaf 334
ently tense; the block- are sustained between two transverse bars, called gage-bars, and are allowedto remain between the blades to give them additional firmness. The traverse of the saw-frame is given by a jointed connecting-rod, attached by an adjustable loop toa long vibrating pendulum, thai is… … ment on the pendulum. The connecting-rod of the saw-frame i- placed intermediately between theother two, but its exact position is n gulated by the height at w 11i.-11 the saws are working, a< it ispended by a chain and counterpoise weight, which allow it to descend gradually downwards on…
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