The young mechanic; containing directions for the use of all kinds of tools, and for the construction of steam engines and mechanical models, including the art of turning in wood and metal (1902)
[Lukin, James] [from old catalog] · New York, London, G. P. Putnam's sons · leaf 242
However, Iam aware, from experience, that many a youngster, who iseven in possession of a model engine, is utterly ignorant ofthe cause of its motion; although it is a great delightto them to see the steam puffing out, and the wheelrevolving nineteen to the dozen, as schoolboys say.Now, an engine… … Pig 6«. A, Fig. 56, represents a cubical vessel of tin or anj 228 THE YOUNG MECHANIC. other substance. By cubical, I mean that all its sides aresquares, and all exactly equal; each side in the presentcase is to be 1 inch wide and long, or a square inch. B isa similar vessel, 1 foot cube. It…
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