. The street railway review . many to learn of the great number of parks inthe country, of the vast sums of money invested in their construc-tion, and the likewise large amounts which are spent each summerby the amusement-loving men, women and children. When suchfigures are learned, then the magnitude of these amusement de-partures is comprehended. The Ridlon Babbitting Device. A satisfactory device for casting babbitt should be composed ofbut few parts and these of substantial design. The more or lessfrequent need of renewing the babbitting upon bearings calls fora device which will accuratel
. The street railway review . many to learn of the great number of parks inthe country, of the vast sums of money invested in their construc-tion, and the likewise large amounts which are spent each summerby the amusement-loving men, women and children. When suchfigures are learned, then the magnitude of these amusement de-partures is comprehended. The Ridlon Babbitting Device. A satisfactory device for casting babbitt should be composed ofbut few parts and these of substantial design. The more or lessfrequent need of renewing the babbitting upon bearings calls fora device which will accurately and easily mould the babbitt metalto a close fit with the journal which it supports. Such a deviceis being placed on the market by the Frank Ridlon Co., 200 SummerSt., Boston, Mass., an illustration of which is herewith presented. The device consists of a center core mounted upon a substantialbase. Around the center core is placed a form for moulding thebabbitt metal into a suitable shape. It is provided with a collapsible. Till BABBITTING DEVICE. arbor, as shown, which is broken down by removing the centercore. The different parts of the device are fitted with handles sothat these parts may be re-adjusted for a second use while they arestill hot. In casting with this device the ends are squared and theoil holes and oil ways are finished in the babbitt by the one opera-tion. STREET RAILWAY REVIEW Vol. XVI FEBRUARY 15, 1906 No. 2 Street and Interurban Railway Parks. Being the Description of a Large Number of Amusement Resorts Served by Electric Railways.
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