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poundjever shown in the picture is not indispensable, although it 

 considerably adds to the efficiency of the machine. To bring this 

 compound lever into play, the end of the rope, which is tied to the 

 pin on the upright stand, is run through a pulley and made 



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fast to the nose of the beam, which to its own weight has then 

 added that of the lever above. When the beam is intended to 

 be thrown out of work, the piece of chain hanging down from the 

 smaller end of the compound press is hooked on to the nose of 

 the beam, the rope is let loose, and the heavier end of the com- 

 pound lever is gently pulled down by the rope fastened to it. 



The Screw Press, an illustration of which is here given, has 

 become a general favourite, on account of its powerful leverage, the 

 rapidity of its work, the simplicity of its mechanism, and the ease 

 with which it is operated. 



Leaks may show in the wooden tray after our long dry 

 summers, and a couple of weeks or so before vintage they should 

 be stopped. This is often secured by pouring hot water for two or 

 three days over bagging spread over the woodwork. Should the 

 leak, however, persist, and cracks have formed in the wood, it may 

 be necessary to pack the joints with oakum or cotton, rammed in 

 tight and dry. As to crevices, they are better filled with a putty 

 compound of melted resin with a little tallow and fine ashes, 



