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 289
of the valve as seen at F. This allowsa certain degree of play in one direction, and permits thesteam to press it close even after it has become worn byuse. You will, I think, now clearly understand how steamcan be admitted alternately to the top and bottom of acylinder, and how the exhausted steam… … Fig. 68. 7HE MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON-ROD. 275 The cylinder, A, is screwed down on its side upon thebed-plate, R R, out of which are cut two holes, one forthe fly-wheel, P, of which part only appears for want ofspace, the other for the crank, L, on the end of the axle,M M, running through bearings, N…
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