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with the central axis removed so that combs can be reversed 
without removal from the hive, both of which are sub- 
stantial improvements. But the most decided improve- 
ment is seen in the, automatic extractor. This extractor 
(Fig. 106) is so made that the combs can be quickly 
reversed without removal from the extractor, This 
machine, although it costs more than any other, will be 
especially prized in large apiaries. Simply by reversing 
the motion the combs are also reversed. 
It is desirable that the machine should run with gear- 
ing, not only for ease, but also to insure or allow an even 
motion, so that we need not throw even drone larve from 
the brood-cells, while in the act of extracting. In some 
machines the crank runs in a horizontal plane (Fig. 103), 
Fig. 107. 
in others in a vertical plane (Fig. 105). Both styles have 
their friends. I think there is little choice between them. 
The arrangement for exit of the honey should permit a 
speedy and perfect shut-off. A molasses gate is excellent 
to serve for a faucet. I also prefer that the can should hold 
30 or 40 pounds of honey before it would be necessary to 
let the honey flow from it. 
In case of small frames, I should prefer that the comb 
basket might hold four frames. The comb basket should 
be placed so low in the can that no honey will be thrown 
over the top to daub the person using the extractor, I 
think that a wire attachment with atin bottom (Fig 104, 
a, 5) and made to hook on to the comb basket, which will 
