T6 REELING SILK. 



The first engraving, on the preceding page, repre- 

 sents the reel invented by Mr. Cobb. It has been 

 thoroughly tested by experiment, and found by long 

 use to answer the most sanguine expectations of the 

 inventer. 



The second engraving, represents a reel on the 

 plan of Mr. Cobb, butgeered in such manner that it 

 maybe conveniently turned by the person who at- 

 tends the cocoon basin. This improvement, togeth- 

 er with a considerable reduction in price, will render 

 it a very desirable reel for use in small establishments 

 and private families. It has been introduced into the 

 Factory of the Connecticut Silk Manufacturing Com- 

 pany, and found to answer a good purpose. The ex- 

 pense of making a reel of this kind, need not exceed 

 four or five dollars and can be done by a joiner or 

 any other person acquainted with the use of tools. 

 As it may aid the workman in making them, we sub- 

 join its dimensions. 



Length of frame aaS feet 6 inches width b 2 feet 

 height c c c c 3 feet length of traverse bar d 2 feet 

 5 inches, with a lateral motion of 5 inches diameter 

 of band wheels ee5 inches length of reel arms, 

 from centre of shaft/ 13J inches diameter of hori- 

 zontal band wheel which carries the traverse bar^- 

 5j inches diameter of band wheel h 11 inches 

 length of sweep, from outer edge of band wheel to 

 traverse bar i 13 inches bar k which supports the 

 lower rampins projects 8 inches from the frame 

 width of reel in 13 inches. 



There are several other reels in use, but these will 

 be found as simple as any that have been, or can be 

 constructed. All have, or must have, the lateral mo- 

 tion, or they will not reel well. 



