A. By guys and holdfasts.
Q. What is the inclination or rake of the shears with the level of the ground?
A. About 20 degrees.
Q. How can a change in the direction of the fall of the tackle be made to lead to a capstan?
A. Hook the snatch-block to a strap placed below the cleat on either, and pass the fall through it to the capstan.
HYDRAULIC JACKS.
Q. For what is the hydraulic jack used?
A. For lifting very heavy weights.
Q. What is the difference between the base jack and the horizontal jack?
A. The former has the lever, socket, etc., at the top of the jack, while the latter has the working parts near the base. (See Figs. 52 and 53.)