[Illustration: FIG. 1.--Trough for Dipping Bedstead Frames and other
Large Work.]


ENAMELLING BEDSTEAD FRAMES AND SIMILAR LARGE PIECES.

At Fig. 1 is shown a trough in which large pieces, such as bedsteads,
bicycle frames, etc., are dipped or immersed. For the first-mentioned
class of work such high finish is not required as for bicycles, and
consequently the enamel need not be applied with a brush, nor will it
be necessary to rub down the work between each coat, but instead the
pieces can be literally dipped in the tank of liquid, then allowed to
drain on to the dripping-board--the superfluous enamel thus finding
its way back into the trough or tank, the dripped articles being
afterwards placed in the oven to harden. The trough must be of
sufficient dimensions to allow the pieces of work to be completely
immersed, and the dripping-board should be set at an angle of about
45°.

Bedstead frames will never require more than two coats and the
commoner class of goods only one. I would not advise the tradesman in
a small way of business to go to the expense of a trough, etc., as it
calls for much more room than is ordinarily available, but if he has
the necessary plant for bicycle work he can, of course, do an
occasional job of the other kind.


JAPANNING TIN, SUCH AS TEA-TRAYS AND SIMILAR GOODS.