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HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 



The road leveller, Fig. 43, is used for trimming and smoothing 

 the surface of earth roads. It is largely employed in the Spring 

 when the frost leaves the 'ground. 



Fig. 43. Road Leveller. 



No.3. No. 4. No. 5. 



No.S. 



No. 6. 



No. /. MO. 7, 



Fig. 44. Draining Tools. 



The blade is of steel, |-inch thick by 4 inches by 72 inches, and 

 is provided with a seat for the driver. It is operated by a team of 

 horses. Weight about 150 Ib. 



