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it is important that the strips of leaves are cut perfectly straight, 

 otherwise the threads when worked in the Defibreur clog and turn 

 out irregularly. 



It being impossible to cut the leaves "true" by hand the 

 Decoupeur supplies the necessary Tool. Same is fixed similarly 

 to the Defibreur, has three small interchangeable steel knives, weighs 

 about 6 lbs. and is sufficient to work three Defibreurs. 



Ill— Ecraseur. 



To facilitate the quick working of the Defibreur it is better to 

 crush the thick leaves of Sansevieres, Pine-apples, and the cut lengths 

 of Lilies. This operation could be performed by hand with a 

 mallet, but same is uneven and very tedious to the workers, besides 

 being unprofitable to the employer. 



M. DUCHEMIN has succeeded in giving by this portable crusher 

 most satisfactory results. Weight about 22 lbs. One Machine is 

 sufficient to work three Defibreurs and is fixed as above. 



The lengths of Bananas should not be crushed as it depreciates 

 the fibre, but it being necessary to remove some of the superfluous 

 pulp this Tool readily denudes the surplus sap (which being very 

 nourishing forms a valuable article of food for different animals) and 

 enables the workman to defibre with ease and rapidity. The Tool 

 is fixed in the same manner and is sufficient for three Defibreurs. 

 Weight about 2\ lbs. 



Further details as to prices, shipment, etc., will readily be supplied 

 on application to :- 

 F. DAZY, & Co., 20, Paper Street, London, E. C. 



