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Popular Mechanics Co.

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


For art-glass the metal panels are
[Illustration: The Completed Lamp]
cut out, the glass is inserted from the under side and held in
place by small clips soldered to the frame of the shade. Pleasing
effects are obtained by using one kind of metal, as brass, and
reinforcing and riveting with another metal, such as copper.
[Illustration: METAL SHADE--Construction of Shade]

** Illuminating a Watch Dial at Night [149]
This picture shows a watch holder, with a device to receive an
ordinary electric pocket lamp and battery. The battery is set in a
bracket under which a reflector extends downward to throw the
light on the dial of the watch and to protect the eyes from the
direct light. The entire stand and bracket are made from sheet
metal. The base is formed to make a tray to hold pins and collar
buttons. It is not necessary to seek in the darkness for a push
button or switch, as in ordinary devices, but a light pressure
with the palm of the hand will make the lamp glow.
[Illustration: Lamp]

** Home-Made Photographic Copying Stand [149]
The difficulties of bad lighting on small articles can be entirely
avoided by the use of a suitable support for the camera, the
object and the background.


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