The
foreman sends for the prints by the stencil marks, and these are thus
got directly without reference to any index. They are charged in the
same way, and reference to the numerical index gives the title of any
missing print.
We find the different sizes to be used quite unequal. The method of
making a separate tracing of each piece, which we carry to a great
extent, causes the smaller sizes to multiply quite rapidly. We are
marking our patterns with the stencil of the drawing of the same
piece; and also, gauges, templets, and jigs.
It is found best to permit the sheets to be put away by one person
only, who also writes up the indices, which are kept in the fire
proof.
We were ourselves surprised at the saving of room which this system
has effected. Probably less than one-fourth the space is occupied that
the same drawings would require if classified according to subjects.
The system is completely elastic. Work of the most diverse character
might be undertaken every day, and the drawings of each article,
whether few or many, would find places ready to receive them.
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ACHARD'S ELECTRIC BRAKE.
[Illustration: ELEVATION.]
[Illustration: PLAN.
ACHARD'S ELECTRIC BRAKE--EASTERN RAILWAY OF FRANCE.
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