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run more steady, especially when the axle is a little 

 worn. 



A gauge for this purpose can be made like Figure 8, 

 No, 6. This gauge to be fitted to the front side of the 

 axle when you make it. It can be made of i x ^ 

 about three feet long, the forked end to reach the cen- 

 ter of the axle. With these two gauges axles can be 

 set right without the wheels. 



