Equipment 101 
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 satisfactory. These runners may be made of 4 X 4’s 
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Fia. 10. — Seale 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 
