Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering (1869)
New York, Appleton · leaf 805
different principle. VICE, LEVER. This is an engraving of a vice invented by Mr. J. Peck, and improved by Mr. L.Pardee, 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.—at Pig. 3702, sliding-jaw; b, 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 firmly where placed. E,jointed lever (elbow-joint) which turns on pins e e, and is attached to prong of rail c and the lower…
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