Mechanical applicances, mechanical movements and novelties of construction; a complete work and a continuation, as a second volume, of the author's book entitled "Mechanical mvements, powers and devices"; (1917)
Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing company · leaf 334
851. WIRE-GUY GRIPPER. The eccentric groovedlevers, as shown, make a quick-handled grip on guys forderricks. It is easily applied or removed by the use ofthe pin in one of the lever sheaves. With the addition of parallel jaws under the eccentricgrips, this device makes a good grip for hauling… … closed tight. Steam is then introduced at a high pressure—100 to150 lbs. per square inch. This heat coagulates the sap and drives themoisture from the lumber, when creosote oil is pumped into the cyl-inder and saturates the wood. The oil is then driven out of thecylinder by the steam pressure and…
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