Oiling Cart Wheels.
Broiling cartwheels the timber ia preserved very much, and also its tendency to shrink in hot, dry wtathor is lessened, and thus the wheels are kept in good working order without being frequently attended to by
the blacksmith. It is, however, very important, in order to derive the greatest benefit from the oiling, that the oil should be applied to the wheels boiling hot. A convenient arrangement for tho purpose is illustrattd in the accompanying cuts, B reoresents an iron tank, in which the linseed oil is boiled. It is to be placed between the posts shown at A. When the oil begins to boil the wheel is placed in the tank, supported by means of a stick v/hicb rests on cleats attached to the posts. The wheel is turned slowly round and well rubbed with a small paint brush. To accommodate different sizts of wheels several sizes of cleats arc placed on the posts, or the tank can be raised or lowered by using bricks. The tank should never be more than half full, or it will boil over. The saving in blacksmith's and wheelwright's bills Mill very soon recoup a farmer, using several drays and waggons, for the cost ot this task.
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Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 223, 8 October 1887, Page 3
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207Oiling Cart Wheels. Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 223, 8 October 1887, Page 3
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