This section is from the book "The English And American Mechanic", by B. Frank Van Cleve. Also available from Amazon: The English And American Mechanic.
Pedestal.
Good proportions. | ||||
Thickness of cover. | •4 | of diameter | of bearing. | |
" of sole plate | •8 | " | " | |
Diameter of bolts. | •25 | " | " | if 2. |
" " | •18 | " | " | if there are 4. |
Distance between bolts twice diameter of bearing. | ||||
 
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