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supply of fresh water as well as for the dis- 

 charge of same. It is usual to build these 

 tanks in pairs, so that while one is being filled 

 the other can be emptied. By using fresh 



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FIBRE BREAKER AND FINISHING MACHINE. 



The Finishing machine is similar in appearance to the 

 above but fitted with a different number and size of 

 teeth on the cylinder. 



water the best results are obtained. If salt 

 water is used it will weaken and discolour the 

 fibre, besides having a tendency to calcine it. 



