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stronger than when it is necessary to make a gate at each 

 end. When it is expected to weigh both wagons and 

 cattle on the same scales, the best method is to set the 

 rack on runners, placed crosswise of the scales. About 

 three runners, one at each end, and one across the middle, 

 will be satisfactor^-. Tliese runners ma^' be made of 4 X 4's 



Fig. 10. 



- Scale Rack for Weighing Cattle. 



and the upright posts fastened solidly to them. In order 

 to keep the scale racks from slipping off the scale platform, 

 bore a hole through the middle of each end runner and on 

 through into the scale platform. Loose bolts dropped 

 into these holes will prevent the racks from slipping. The 

 ground to the side of the scale platform should be leveled 

 up to the same height as the platform, and when it is 

 desired to move the rack it can be slipped off to one side. 

 Wheels or rollers are sometimes put under the rack in 

 order to make it move easier, but this is not necessary, 

 unless the rack is to be moved every day or two. 



The cattle corrals should be on the side of the scales 

 next to the box and about as close to the box as will permit 



