. American engineer . are driven by a sprocket wheel which has a forwardadjustment to allow for 5 in. wear on the diameter of tlie sawlilade. This sprocket drives a large gear on tiie periphery ofthe milling cutter and operates on the back of the teeth of thesaw. The adjustable friction feed may be changed when themachine is in operation. The motion is transmitted to the feedscrew through a clutch which may be disengaged, permittingadjustment of the carriage by hand. The machine is providedwith an adjustable stop for the travel of the carriage. TheVulcan Engineering Sales Company, Chicago, are
. American engineer . are driven by a sprocket wheel which has a forwardadjustment to allow for 5 in. wear on the diameter of tlie sawlilade. This sprocket drives a large gear on tiie periphery ofthe milling cutter and operates on the back of the teeth of thesaw. The adjustable friction feed may be changed when themachine is in operation. The motion is transmitted to the feedscrew through a clutch which may be disengaged, permittingadjustment of the carriage by hand. The machine is providedwith an adjustable stop for the travel of the carriage. TheVulcan Engineering Sales Company, Chicago, are distributingagents for the QMS produds RAILWAY BRACKET FAN A new bracket fan for railway car service has been designedby the General Electric company. The unique feature of the fanis a detachable baseplate, which allows it to be removed fromthe car interior at the approach of the winter season withoutremoving any screws or marring the car iinish. The plate re-mains permanently attached to the car, and when the fan is. Bracket Fan Used in Illinois Central Parlor Car. taken down a neat cover finished in harmony with the car fit-tings is applied over the plate. Either the fan motor base or the cover is readily mountedon the baseplate, without the use of tools of any these fixtures is accomplished by simply hooking thepins, with which the motor base and cover are provided, overthe large screwS on the baseplate. Spring contacts are providedon the face of the baseplate, which make contact with plates onthe motor base, so that the fans are mounted and taken downwithout disturbing any wiring connections. The fan is arrangedfor both horizontal and vertical adjustment, and will remain inany position desired. The motor is totally enclosed and dust proof. Standard fansare provided with single voltage, constant speed motors; but DECEMnKR. 191J AMERICAN ENGINEER 651 nuitors wiuuul Inr tliiily ami >ixly \i>hs can hefurnished if desircil. Iliis is ac
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