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Kerosene lamp

V CUT Blade - Moving Type PCB Depaneling Machine Wick lampA wick lamp is a simple type of kerosene lamp which works in a similar way to a candle. This type of lamp is also known as an "oil lamp". In a wick lamp there is a small fuel tank at the bo... »

posted by flytothesky on Jan 27, 2010 2:32 AM

Gas mantle

compass, clock, thermometer and temperature MechanismA Coleman white gas lantern mantle burning at full brightness.The mantle is made from oxides that, when heated, glow brightly in the visible spectrum while emitting little infrared radiation. Th... »

posted by flytothesky on Jan 27, 2010 2:32 AM

Demining

Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Mine clearanceIn the combat zone, the process is referred to as mine clearance. The priority is to breach the minefield quickly to create a safe path for troops or ships. Speed is vital, both for tactical reasons and... »

posted by flytothesky on Dec 29, 2009 2:43 AM

William Fairbairn

Laminates Flooring Early careerBorn in Kelso to a local farmer, Fairbairn showed an early mechanical aptitude and served as an apprentice millwright in Newcastle upon Tyne where he befriended the young George Stephenson. He moved to Manchester in... »

posted by flytothesky on Dec 29, 2009 2:43 AM

Gutenberg Bible

Steel Pipes Relationship to earlier BiblesIn appearance the Gutenberg Bible closely resembles the manuscript Bibles that were being produced at the time. The Giant Bible of Mainz, probably produced in Mainz in 1452-3, has been suggested as the pa... »

posted by flytothesky on Dec 29, 2009 2:43 AM

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