Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 245
angle. Eachtower has four posts, formed either of three7-in. by 2J-in. battens, or three 9-in. by 3-in.deals (Fig. 774) bolted together, the layers, ofcourse,breaking joint. Transoms, 8 ft.to 10 ft.apart, of similar scantlings, connect the posts material; thus the back is anchored down.The front or… … Fig. 774.—View of Timber Foundation and a Bottom Bay of an Anchor Tower. by being bolted to them. The spaces be-tween the transoms are braced as illus-trated. Each tower rests on a double plankfoundation (Fig. 774). In the two back oranchor towers the platforms and foundationplanks (see Fig. 775)…
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