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1894 Article-Union Gas Engine Co., Horizontal Gas Engine |
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Industry Magazine, Feb 1894, pgs. 68 & viii |
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12/7/2012 9:47:02 AM |
The above referred to engraving shows in perspective a gas engine of twenty horse power, made by the Union Gas Engine Co., of this City. The plate answers a double purpose, it shows the latest designs and practice of the company, and a good example of wood engraving, respecting which some remarks appeared in our last issue.
It will be noted that in the course of evolution gas-engine framing has approached all the time nearer to what may be called a standard form, wherein symmetry, strength and accessibility are affiliated, good fitting following in the same proportion as is always the case. It may be difficult to explain this, except on the assumption that whatever "is right" in respect to strains and proportions "looks right."
In the present case, it may be seen, there is not a curve or "kink" that has not some obvious purpose, and not a pound of metal for ornament. We hope the machines are painted with lusterless paint, as nearly the shade of the castings as possible. The various details of the engine for heating and carburetting gasoline, the valve and regulating movements and devices all fall naturally into place, and harmonize with the main structure. |
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1894 Union Gas Engine Co., Horizontal Gas Engine
1894 Union Gas Engine Co., Horizontal Gas Engine
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