. American engineer . Fig. 2—Rack for Small Pieces of Pipe. tlie ends are boxed in so that the pipe will not fall out. It shouldbe located near tlie pipe machines and will prove convenient forthe workmen. TOOL FOR REPAIRING FIRE HOSE. The device shown in Fig. 3 is used for applying brass ferrulesto the inside of the ends of fire hose so as to make a tight jointwith the coupling. It consists of a steel shaft C, which extendsthrough a steel cylinder D. This shaft is threaded at one end andis shaped as shown. Keyways are provided at E in the portion. Fig. 4—Tongs for Lifting Driving Boxes. tapere


. American engineer . Fig. 2—Rack for Small Pieces of Pipe. tlie ends are boxed in so that the pipe will not fall out. It shouldbe located near tlie pipe machines and will prove convenient forthe workmen. TOOL FOR REPAIRING FIRE HOSE. The device shown in Fig. 3 is used for applying brass ferrulesto the inside of the ends of fire hose so as to make a tight jointwith the coupling. It consists of a steel shaft C, which extendsthrough a steel cylinder D. This shaft is threaded at one end andis shaped as shown. Keyways are provided at E in the portion. Fig. 4—Tongs for Lifting Driving Boxes. tapered portion of the shaft, as shown in the general arrange-ment. As will be seen from the detail drawing of these seg-ments, the inside surfaces are tapered to conform to the taper ofthe steel shaft. They are held in place about the shaft by rubberbands located in the grooves M and A. The whole arrangementis held by a clamp P, which may be bolted to a table or any con-venient object. This clamp rigidly holds the steel cylinder t).Two brass bushings R and 5 are used on the barrel of the nut F,


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