Test the action of the nippers, and bend or file the hooks to operate properly. The pile driver may then be painted, and work on “jobs” begun. If it is used at the water, fix metal guards at the lower ends of the guides, to prevent the hammer from falling into the water.
Split Needle Causes Echo on Talking Machine
An amusing stunt is to split the end of a fiber talking-machine needle carefully about ¹⁄₄ in., so as to make two points, slightly separated. The needle is then placed on the machine, preferably on an old record, so that the points play the record successively, producing an echo. If the work is carefully done, and the points are separated slightly, both reproductions will be fairly clear.—Frank Murphy, Faribault, Minn.
Weighting a Metal Base
Molten Lead as Poured In around Screws Fastened to the Base
Having to weight a shallow metal base to support a 4-ft. brass tube, I found that the easiest way was to fasten four screws on the base with nuts, as shown in the illustration, and pour in lead. The screws were taken out in polishing the base.—James M. Kane, Doylestown, Pa.
¶In toasting bread over a camp fire, it is best to cover the fire with a tin pan.
Trunk Bookcase for Convenient Shipment
