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Excerpt from Cyclopedia of Mechanical Engineering; A General Reference Work, Vol. 7: On Machine Shop Practice, Tool Making, Forging, Pattern Making, Foundry Work, Metallurgy, Steam Boilers and Engines, Gas Producers, Gas Engines, Automobiles, Elevators, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal Work, Mechanical Drawing, Machine Design, Etc
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