. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. Fig. 150. Grindstone Fixtures. Fig. 150 represents a Grindstone Ar- bor, Crank, Rollers and Roller Covers. To the arbor is attached a fixed and loose flange ; the stone is placed against the fixed flange and held firmly between the two by a large screw nut, which works on a screw cut round the arbor, forcing the stone and loose flange against the tight one. In this way the stone is not liable to get out of place, and the lia- bility to split, by the force of wedges used to confine the stone hung on the com- mon arbor, is entirely avoided. There are
. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. Fig. 150. Grindstone Fixtures. Fig. 150 represents a Grindstone Ar- bor, Crank, Rollers and Roller Covers. To the arbor is attached a fixed and loose flange ; the stone is placed against the fixed flange and held firmly between the two by a large screw nut, which works on a screw cut round the arbor, forcing the stone and loose flange against the tight one. In this way the stone is not liable to get out of place, and the lia- bility to split, by the force of wedges used to confine the stone hung on the com- mon arbor, is entirely avoided. There are four diflferent sizes and lengths, adapted to the use of both the mechanic and Fig. 161. Scythe Eifles. Fig. 153. Scythe Stones. Fig. 151 represents the most approved forms of Scythe Rifles, of which we have a large variety. Fig. 152. The first in the cut represents the English Talacre, which took the first premium at the World's Fair. It is a very superior stone, having a coarse, soft, sharp grit. The others represent the stones quarried in this country, of which we have a full assortment. Fig. 153. This imple- ment is now in extensive use,and to be appreciated needs only to be used. It is not exaggerating to say that a man, boy, and horse will perform in the most perfect manner, Fig. 153. Revolving Horse Hay Eake. ^ith this implement, as much work as from eight to ten men with common hand rakes. Fig. 154 represents a Wire Spring-Tooth Horse Rake, a desir- able kind for new, rough grounds, where it has some advant- ^ages over those with wooden teeth. This rake requires more strength to be applied by the holder, ana does not leave the hay. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mapes, Charles Victor, 1836-1916. [from old catalog]. New York, M'Crea & Miller
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