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which I think maybe wrought at least three times, while 

 one of 80 bushels can be wrought once in the common 

 mode. 



I have no wish to engage in the question of cyder 

 making, further than to suggest this mode of simplefy- 

 ing the lever; the sole inconveniency of which appears 

 to be the frequency of removing the weight; which from 

 the unalterable law of the lever, must be proportioned 

 to the increase of pressure. Hence each weight should 

 be no greater than is within the strength of the attend- 

 ant ; or, which is the same thing, the weight of each 

 lever should be divided for that purpose. It is planned 

 for three pair of le^^ers, of which two only are inserted, 

 and the spa.ce for the third blocked; either of which a 

 stout lad of twelve years old may handle. It is intend- 

 ed, that two of the three should continue to press while 

 the other is raised; in doing of which an inch board of 

 a foot width, and of a proper length, will be quite suffi- 

 cient to support the first lever: or with a little more 

 strength it may be turned over, out of the way. As to 

 the second lever, it can be withdrawn, and replaced in 

 less than a minute. But enough of the model, which 

 it was more trouble to make than the working press, 

 rough as it is. I chose to make it myself, rather than 

 employ a mechanic here, because I well know^, that it 

 would require more time to get any thing done by them, 

 than to make it, if I was able. 



To reason against fixed prejudices is folly that ought 

 not to be expected beyond tht si^t of 70: it always gives 

 offence, and is generally fruitless. Yet, lest it may look 

 like sneaking from the question you suggest (with your 

 usual address) I will venture to say the best cyders that 



