Journal - Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania (1826)
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) · [Philadelphia : Franklin Institute] · leaf 65
b. [J. F. I. he says: This is the true turnspit because according as the fire ismoderate or not, the roast will turn quickly or slowly. Ms CAFol 5va We have also various types of windlasses, capstans and cranes;mechanical presses, machines for weaving ribbon, for cuttingcloth, and for spinning silk… … Boring mill for pump logs. lathes operated by weights and by foot power, various kinds ofsaws for stone and wood operated by crank and connecting rodand with flywheels to secure uniformity of motion. He speaks of the use of the pendulum as a speed regulator;shows an automatic printing press, a drop…
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