Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs (1852)
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844, Lomax, Edward, Gunyon, Thomas · New York : Johnson, Fry & Co. · leaf 435
e consisted ofa fratning adapted to fit upon the upper part of the pile, andfixed fast thereto. The lower part of this frame formedguides for the saw% which reciprocated horizontally at a cer-tain depth beneath tlie top of the pile, and had weights tocause it to advance up to the cut. The saw was… … PIL 293 PI L be<;un, the whole machine was siisponclecl by a tackle, whichIhercfore took up the top part of tiic pile with the machineas soon as it was cut oH. This was tlie invention of Mr.Ethcridge, carpenter to the works at Westminster bridge;it was very effective, as the time eni|)loyed in…
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