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it is important that the strips of leaves are cgt perfectly straight, 
otherwise the threads when worked in the Dejibreur clog and turn 
out irregularly. 
It being impossible to cut the leaves “true 5 ’ by' hand the 
Decoupeur supplies the necessary Tool. Same is fixed similarly 
to the D&fibreur, has three small interchangeable steel knives, weighs 
about 6 lbs. and is sufficient to work three D&fibreurs. 
Ill— Ecraseur. 
To facilitate the quick working of the D&fibreur it is better to 
crush the thick leaves of Sansevieres, Pine-apples, and the cut lengths 
of Lilies. This operation could he 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, 
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IV— Depulpeur. 
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 3 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 z\ lbs. 
Further details as to prices , shipment , etc., will readily be supplied 
on application to : — 
F. DAZY, & Co., 20, Paper Street, London, E. C. 
