46G Report on the Trials of Implements at Oxford. 
The first-motion wheel is only 2 feet 6| inches diameter, but very strono;.. 
The shaft has a bearing in the saddle, and works in a chilled foot step, oil 
being supplied by a small pipe. The increase of motion is obtained by 
bevil gearing. The bearings are of brass. The increase of speed is as 
32'3 to 1. The gearings of intemiediate motion are jirotected by a cover, 
the shaftings are of turned wrought iron. This is a well-made gear, running 
smoothly. Price, without pulley, ICL 
No. 4889. l-Horse Gear. Second Prize of 21. 10s. in Class I.— This differs, 
entirely from the last described. The driving gear is cast on a flat top, which 
revolves. An upright pillar, round which the top works, is cast on the bottom 
frame, and is turned at both ends, to give the necessary bearings. A hollow 
pillar, cast with the top and carefully bored, revolves on the upright pillar.. 
Thiis the whole of the apparatus, including the driving-wheel, is comijosed of 
only two parts. First motion consists of a bevel wheel and pinion. The 
bearings are brass, and the universal joints are similar to those of the 2-horse 
gear. The pole is attached to the top by a strong bracket and bolt. The 
appearance is that of a circular box, and very complete — the top keeping out 
dust, &c., from the gearing. The top runs under a friction pulley, which, 
however, is hardly necessary. The speed is gained at twice in the inter- 
mediate motion, which is fitted with brass bearings, and is capped. Price, 
including two connecting rods (the second being for working a chaff-cutter if 
required), but no jouUeys, 11/. 10s. 
E. E. & F. Turner.— 2-Horse Gear, 4834. Second Prize of 21 10s., Class 11. 
— The frame consists of two angle-iron brackets bolted down on an oak frame, 
supporting a cross-piece with a bearing for the shal't. Driving-wheel, 3 feet 
6 inches diameter, with turned perijJiery and friction pulleys. Wrought-iroii 
shaft, working in a cast-iron step bolted to cross timber. First motion 
consists of a sti'ong spur wheel and pinion. Universal joint with cast-iron 
block, capable of working at a considerable angle. The bearings are cast iron, 
with lubricators. Intermediate gearing carried on angle-iron frame, and 
supplied with in-and-out clutch. The teeth geared well into each other, and 
the construction generally apjieared very good. Price, 14. 10s., not including 
pulleys. 
Ecubcn Hunt — 1-Horse Gear, 1099. Second Prize of 2?. 10s., Class I.— This 
gear stands in a square frame of cast iron, consisting of four pieces. All spindles 
of wrought iron. The end of the shaft works in a cast-iron toe, which is 
separate from the frame and easily renewed ; the first-motion wheel is covered 
with a bell-shaped top. The oiling is by a pipe through an opening in the 
cover ; the bearings are of brass. Strong and well made, the bearings for 
intermediate motion are cast separately from the frame, and can be easily 
reiilaced. Price, IQl. 10s., without pulleys. 
1007. 2-Horse Gear. — Received a high commendation. Has a wooden 
frame, with 4 feet 6 inches driving wheel. Striking-out clutch, and cast-iron 
bearings. Price, 15Z., pulleys extra. 
Hunt & Pickering highly commended for 1-Horse Gear, No. 2024. A cast 
X-ii"on fi-ame in three jjarts ; three angular arms on tripod frame bolted by 
three bolts to timber or stone. This appears a very substantial foundation. 
The wrought-iron shaft works in a removable bush. Chilled cast-iron toe- 
capable of adjustment by three bolts, and india-rubber packings. A tension 
rod from the pole relieves the strain on the arm socket. A wrought-iron draw- 
bolt and short lever are used to keep the tension-rod in its position, the object 
being to equalise the strain from end to end of pole. The driving-wheel 3 feet 
diameter, with turned periphery and steadying pulleys. Ordinarj' four-square 
clutch in lieu of universal joint. There is no in-and-out gear. The frame of the- 
intermediate motion wheels is peculiar. In place of pedestals and caps> 
