hinge.

Ans.--The American joint gives a perfect unbroken surface of entire
width of belt, whereas the English hinge joint makes two half widths,
and whenever a sudden change of power occurs and the belt runs half way
off the pulley, it will catch at the edge and tear everything to pieces.

[Illustration: Fig. 6 is an end view.]

Quest.--Have you a table or schedule of their weight per square foot?

Ans.--Yes. The following is as near as we can estimate the weight of
leather link belting per square foot:

1 inch thick, about 5 lb. per sq. ft.
7/8 " " " 4½ " " "
3/4 " " " 4 " " "
5/8 " " " 3½ " " "

Upon motion a vote of thanks was passed, and the paper read ordered to
be printed.

[Illustration: Fig. 7 is a single link.]

* * * * *




A NEW PROCESS OF CASTING IRON AND OTHER METALS UPON LACE, EMBROIDERIES,