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 280
y require first an opening at the top andbottom of the cylinder, communicating with the boiler, oneonly being open at a time; but in this case, where is thesteam to escape that was on one side of the piston whenthe opposite side was being acted upon ? It must gosomewhere, but evidently must not… … Fie 61. 266 THE YOUNG MECHANIC. steam is cooled under Watts plan). Fig. 61 will, I think,render clear one or two of these arrangements. The first is the four-way cock, a very oimple contriv-ance, easily and frequently used in models. You mustfirst understand how a common water or beer tap is…
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