Fox, Thomas W. (Thomas William) · London ; New York : Macmillan and Co. · leaf 359
BEATING UP 335 XV Cams can be readily shaped to impart any degree of irregularity to a slay. In modern looms the slay consists of a rocking-shaft a (Fig. 187), supported in cannons bolted to the end framing. Near each extremity of shaft a two upright arms or swords … B Fig. 187. h are fastened; they are capable of adjustment, and support the slay sole c, — a heavy piece of wood strong enough to resist the constantly recurring shocks given as weft is driven home ; it extends across the loom, and upon its upper surface a thin race board is fastened to serve as a…
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