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pensed with, resulting in a lower machine, of lighter make, and 
of more simple construction. Three aprons have been shown to 
be unnecessary, and Mr. Wood has contrived to do the work with 
one long apron. The machine is not such a striking novelty 
as the " Adriance" (page 525), since vertical aprons are not dis- 
pensed with, and the appearance of the machine is somewhat 
similar at first sight to the machines in common use. The plat- 
form apron is lengthened, so that it takes the place of the lower 
vertical apron also, and the corn is carried up by this to the 
Fia. 14.— XIayuard's Chaff Presser auJ Bagger. 
sheafing platform, being kept in its place by means of an adjust- 
able hinged rack, under which the corn runs in a continuous 
stream ; the rack being a substitute for the upper vertical apron, 
and less likely to thi-esh out the ripe grain. The buttor apron 
is also done away with, the butting being ingeniously efiected by 
means of a device which pats the end of the sheaf, and thus 
shapes it in the approved manner. The apron is driverj^ by 
three rollers, each roller having its own driving-pinion, and is 
kept in place at the foot of the elevator by a long narrow guide, 
under which it passes, apparently with little friction. The back 
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