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top and bottom were in halves, the foundation was 

 fixed by pressing it between the two edges (Fig. 28). 

 Mr. Howard's section (Fig. 29) block holds the section 



Fig. 28. 



so that the groove is level with the top of the block. 

 Then, by laying the foundation on the latter, it may be 

 pushed gently into the groove. The edge is bent down 

 on the bevel of the lower half of the section top, and 

 on completing the section, as in the Abbott patent, 

 the foundation is not only secure in the all-round 

 groove, but the top of the sheet is held tightly between 



Fig. 29. 



the halves of the top of the section. By using the 

 split top bar full sheets or starters are quickly and 

 securely fixed. 



