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Popular Mechanics Co.

"The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do"

The screws that hold the uprights
in position should have the heads countersunk on the under side of
the base. The binding-posts should now be set in position and
their protecting covering
[Illustration: Detail of Toaster]
containing the reinforced cord left until the other parts are
finished.
To assemble, secure one upright in position using 1-1/2 in.
wood-screws. Place the other upright where it belongs without
fastening it and put the stretcher wires for holding the
resistance wire in place. Put the asbestos paper on these and with
the assistance of a helper begin winding on the heater coil.
[Illustration: Toaster Complete]
Use 80 ft. of 18-per-cent No. 22 gauge German-silver wire. Wind
the successive turns of wire so they will not touch each other and
fasten at each end with a turn or two of No. 16 gauge copper wire.
When this is complete have the helper hold the stretcher wires
while you tip the unfastened upright out and insert the wires of
the cage, then fasten the upright in place.
The wire from the binding-posts to the coil may be what is known
underwriters' wire or asbestos-covered wire No.


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