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Page 98
... gear . The leaves on the spindle act on cog wheels , which act upon an annular wheel on the barrel ; the spindle and barrel revolve in opposite directions , the former making 1 turn whilst the latter makes 3 , affording a gain of 3 to 1 ...
... gear . The leaves on the spindle act on cog wheels , which act upon an annular wheel on the barrel ; the spindle and barrel revolve in opposite directions , the former making 1 turn whilst the latter makes 3 , affording a gain of 3 to 1 ...
Page 100
... gear . The rope rove is the Fall ; the part made fast , the Standing part : and the part hauled on , the running part , or end , or frequently also the fall . Small tackles are usually called Jiggers ; larger ones Bartons ; still larger ...
... gear . The rope rove is the Fall ; the part made fast , the Standing part : and the part hauled on , the running part , or end , or frequently also the fall . Small tackles are usually called Jiggers ; larger ones Bartons ; still larger ...
Page 106
... gear ; tackle upon lever , as in the compressor ; and wheel upon tackle , as in the capstan or winch . The Crane is a familiar machine , and the mechanical advan- tage of it may be generally determined by finding that of each Fig . 52 ...
... gear ; tackle upon lever , as in the compressor ; and wheel upon tackle , as in the capstan or winch . The Crane is a familiar machine , and the mechanical advan- tage of it may be generally determined by finding that of each Fig . 52 ...
Page 121
... gear ; and also that the fid is more readily squared than the moveable one is handled . The heels of Top - gallant - Masts are frequently cut open under- neath the fid hole , so as to admit of snatching the bight of the mast rope in a ...
... gear ; and also that the fid is more readily squared than the moveable one is handled . The heels of Top - gallant - Masts are frequently cut open under- neath the fid hole , so as to admit of snatching the bight of the mast rope in a ...
Page 136
... gear , bolt rope , lanyards of lower rigging , topsail ties , halyards , lifts and braces are all made of Italian hemp . Coir Rope is made from the fibres of the cocoa - nut tree . It is equal in strength to hempen rope of the same size ...
... gear , bolt rope , lanyards of lower rigging , topsail ties , halyards , lifts and braces are all made of Italian hemp . Coir Rope is made from the fibres of the cocoa - nut tree . It is equal in strength to hempen rope of the same size ...
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