American Mechanics' Magazine, 1–2. köideJ.V. Seaman, 1825 |
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Page 51
... furnace , built in the fire - place of the sale room - a fire place of the common size for a parlour ; and the rest of the engine , with its fly - wheel and geering , stands beside the chim- ney , in the space usually occupied by a ...
... furnace , built in the fire - place of the sale room - a fire place of the common size for a parlour ; and the rest of the engine , with its fly - wheel and geering , stands beside the chim- ney , in the space usually occupied by a ...
Page 82
... furnace , fitted for such a purpose , is to be found in the Tower , nor a single record of the method practised . In the year 1758 , some trials for melting silver in wrought iron pots took place , by means of a blast - fur- nace ; but ...
... furnace , fitted for such a purpose , is to be found in the Tower , nor a single record of the method practised . In the year 1758 , some trials for melting silver in wrought iron pots took place , by means of a blast - fur- nace ; but ...
Page 83
... furnace first used in the experiments which led to such a satisfactory result . The whole has been in use since 1811 , * and the department is capa- ble of melting , with ease , 10,000ībs . Troy of silver daily ; as was done for several ...
... furnace first used in the experiments which led to such a satisfactory result . The whole has been in use since 1811 , * and the department is capa- ble of melting , with ease , 10,000ībs . Troy of silver daily ; as was done for several ...
Page 84
... furnace . If the furnace , however , is properly managed , there is no risk of melting the pot . On the top or mouth of the pot is placed a muffle , which is a ring of cast iron , six inches deep made to fit neatly into the mouth of the ...
... furnace . If the furnace , however , is properly managed , there is no risk of melting the pot . On the top or mouth of the pot is placed a muffle , which is a ring of cast iron , six inches deep made to fit neatly into the mouth of the ...
Page 95
... furnace ( of copper , ) and that the cavity between the two divisions should be kept filled with water , and made steam tight , with a self supply ing water - cock , and a safety valve . With a furnace of this description , any degree ...
... furnace ( of copper , ) and that the cavity between the two divisions should be kept filled with water , and made steam tight , with a self supply ing water - cock , and a safety valve . With a furnace of this description , any degree ...
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