. Scientific American Volume 70 Number 08 (February 1894) . d. It will conduce muchto the convenience of the workmen if the tops are pro-vided with a rim round their edge standing up from \%to 2 inches, having draining holes at two opposite cor-ners, so that any surplus liquors may run into suitablereceptacles placed underneath, or into the drains. Theprincipal requirement in such tables is smoothness ofthe top. This should be absolutely free from anycracks or indentations which might catch and scratchor tear the skins while working. On the right hand corner or edge of the table, ashelf may be
. Scientific American Volume 70 Number 08 (February 1894) . d. It will conduce muchto the convenience of the workmen if the tops are pro-vided with a rim round their edge standing up from \%to 2 inches, having draining holes at two opposite cor-ners, so that any surplus liquors may run into suitablereceptacles placed underneath, or into the drains. Theprincipal requirement in such tables is smoothness ofthe top. This should be absolutely free from anycracks or indentations which might catch and scratchor tear the skins while working. On the right hand corner or edge of the table, ashelf may be fixed to hold the various vessels contain-ing the dye liquors. These may take the form ofearthenware mugs, and should not be too large, sothat they may have to be frequently refilled from themain stock of dye liquor, a method which assists in get-ting uniform colors. Below this end of the table may beplaced a tub of dye liquor, which maybe large enoughto contain enough for a days supply. This maybeheated by steam pipes if the use of hot liquors be neces-.
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