

Louden Combination Rack Irons — Fig. 593 



For Making Hay Racks, Hog Racks, and Wood Racks 



Patented May 12. 1908 Specifications 



The castings D and H are of the best malleable iion. 

 A set securely packed in a box consists of 8 holders D, 

 8 inside irons H, and 40 bolts; all 5 8 diameter. They are 

 packed with bolts for 8-inch side rails. The lower out- 

 side bolts are 5 ' 2 and the lower inside bolts are 7 inches 

 long. For 6-inch side rails change these bolts for bolts 

 2 inches shorter; and for 10-inch side rails. 2 inches 

 longer. Weight, per set. 23 pounds. 



They are, most practical and serviceable 

 rack irons. The iron D is a regular stake holder. 

 Fig. 593 (Fox) ^lg. 594 Fig. 595 provided with lugs or bars at the upper end 



between which the cross timber E of the rack is held by a bolt pasing through the lugs and timber, as 

 shown in Fig. 593. The castings are of the best malleable iron. 1 /- • j • u 



In changing to a hog or wood rack the cross timber E is removed and the stake C mserted m the 

 holder. It may be bolted there if desired, as shown by Fig. 594. The stake is set edgewise, which makes 

 it much stronger than when set sidewise. • 1. a c- coa J 



The bottom timber B, is held in place by two bolts, one on each side of the timber A. Hgs. iVjS and 

 594 show the outside bolt passed through the bottom of the holder D, and the timber B. Fig. 595 shows 

 the inside bolt, supported by iron H. Castings D and H are clamped to opposite sides of the timber A 

 by two common bolts. There is no chance for the timbers to spread apart. 



Louden Stake Holders 



Fig. 398. Malleable iron. Rounded at the edges to 

 prevent wear on the stake. Is held in place by a }-2-inch 

 clip bolt, furnished with each holder. Will receive stake 

 ]^-g X 3J 8 inches. A very strong holder. 

 Weight, I yi pounds. 



Fig. 39832- Malleable iron. Tapering and rounded 

 at edges to prevent wear on the stake. Held in place 

 by ordinary bolts (bolts not furnished with holder). 

 Weight, 134 pounds. 



Fig. 624. Steel stake holder. 2)2 inches wide. Jj- 

 inch thick. Will hold 2x3 or 2x4 inch stake, tapering at 

 lower end. This holder is designed to bolt to the ends of 

 the cross timbers on a hay rack, so the basket of the hay 

 rack may be removed from the floor or attached to it at 

 will. Weight, I J 2 pounds. 



Fig. 627. Pressed steel stake holder. Is made from 

 stpel 3 inches wide and % '"ch thick and holds stake 

 1 J 2x3 inches. The top is flaring and bent over to prevent 

 wearing a notch into the stake. This is an inexpensive 

 and durable stake holder. 

 Weight, 1 pound. 



Louden Self-Opening Ice Tongs 



Specifications 



Main body and tines are best crucible steel. 



Handle of refined malleable iron. 



Riveted together with heavy non-rust rivets. 



Points of tines tempered for sharpening. 



Made in three sizes: 



Fig. 426. 1 3-inch size. Weight, 23-2 pounds. 



Fig. 693. 1 7-inch size. Weight, 2^4 pounds. 



Fig. 696. 2 1 -inch size. Weight, 3 pounds. 



The Louden Self Opening Tongs can be operated 



perfectly with one hand. When the hand is closed 



down on the handle the tongs open to their widest 



extent. When picking up a block of ice or other 

 Fig. 426 article, the weight of the article, when Hfted, causes 



13-inch. ( Cardenas) the tongs to hold fast and firm. 



The 13-inch tong is the popular size for household use, while the two larger sizes are used for heavier 

 work. These tongs are excellent for moving small boxes, nail kegs, etc., in stores and warehouses. 



Fig. 398}i (Tampa) 



Pressed Steel Stake 

 Holdei 



Fig. 627 (Beach) 



Fig. 695 17-inch (Mantanza) 

 Fig. 696 21-inch (Sharp) 



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