The whole of the machines have been considered fully, and the most important modifications described. The preparation of the drawings has been a long labour, but the Author believes they have not hitherto been so fully given in any English work. In order to keep the book within bounds, it has been almost rigidly confined to a consideration of the art of textile mechanics as applied to the spinning of cotton to-day. It is believed that the book will provide an accurate account of the state of present knowledge, and will be valuable for that reason.
It should be distinctly understood that the mention of any machinist does not imply any approval or otherwise of his particular appliance, but is simply given in order to identify the maker of it, which it is only fair to do. The Author’s opinions can be easily gathered, but it is no part of the scheme to enter into controversy about different methods, or to make the book a treatise on comparative textile mechanics.
The Author desires to thank all those firms who have aided him by the loan of drawings, or in other ways. Without this aid the labour involved would have been largely increased. Thanks are due to Signor Alfredo Galassini and the Director of the Unione Tipografico-Editrice of Turin for permission to reproduce some of the drawings relating to Messrs. Platt Brothers and Co.’s mule, which will be found in Chapter XI. These had appeared in the “Enciclopedia Delle Arti E Industrie,” and were so much in accord with the treatment the Author had resolved to give that machine, that the permission to use them was of great service. The special thanks of the Author are also due to Mr. B. A. Dobson for the permission to reproduce two photographs of a lap, given in Chapter VI., and other drawings from his pamphlet on “Carding.” In conclusion, before leaving the book to the indulgent judgment of his readers, the Author wishes to say that the proofs have been read by gentlemen conversant with the whole of the details, and every care has been taken to make it at once accurate and instructive.
Card Clothing, Grinding, and Stripping Machines 91
Reeling, Winding, Gassing, and Spooling Machines 262
Miscellaneous Machines and Accessories 282