The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 659
... round sides as wanted . The jack and trying planes , similar to those used by carpenters , for planing straight the edges of their sheet lead when a regular and correct line is requisite . They also use a line and roller called a chalk ...
... round sides as wanted . The jack and trying planes , similar to those used by carpenters , for planing straight the edges of their sheet lead when a regular and correct line is requisite . They also use a line and roller called a chalk ...
Page 666
... round a wheel ready for use , its length being made within the limits of carriage . When pipes are made by soldering , a core of wood is provided , round which the sheet lead is rolled , and the edges are brought together and joined ...
... round a wheel ready for use , its length being made within the limits of carriage . When pipes are made by soldering , a core of wood is provided , round which the sheet lead is rolled , and the edges are brought together and joined ...
Page 720
... round staves , about 3 inches apart , the frames 1 by of an inch , with the arris rounded off next the staves . Provide and fix two manger rings in each stall . Cast iron coping to the walls of the dung - pit of the thickness of of an ...
... round staves , about 3 inches apart , the frames 1 by of an inch , with the arris rounded off next the staves . Provide and fix two manger rings in each stall . Cast iron coping to the walls of the dung - pit of the thickness of of an ...
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