Alongside is a small screw cutting lathe, twelve inch centres. This machine is useful for all kinds of work.
Then we have a small lathe for brass turning, eight inch centres, worked by apprentices.
Further on is a screwing machine, patented by Messrs. Sharpe, Stewart & Co., of Manchester, to screw from ¼ to 1½ inches; also worked by a boy.
Another machine, patented by the same firm, called a shaping machine, for all kinds of work; one of the most useful in the shop, and worked by apprentices.
Next comes a break lathe; will turn up to six feet for screw cutting and for all other kind of work; attended to by operatives.
The shaft pump supplies the great tank with water from a huge algibe, throwing up 3,500 gallons 18 feet high. This water is used for washing boilers, &c.
The large wheel lathe, a ponderous machine, turns wheels six feet diameter: this is used to repair wheels, which, being in constant use, require continued attention—worked by an operative.
Then comes a double-faced wheel lathe, turning two wheels at one time; turns up to 4 feet diameter—worked by an operative.
The large stationary engine, the great motive power of the whole shop, drives all the shafts, is 12-horse power, burning about three quarters of a ton of slack and ashes per day—attended by one operative.
The patent silent fan, which is used to supply six blacksmiths' forges, making 2,000 evolutions per minute.