This section is from the book "The English And American Mechanic", by B. Frank Van Cleve. Also available from Amazon: The English And American Mechanic.
4. Required the weight of a cylinder of wrought iron 10 inches long and 5½ diameter.
Set 10 upon b to 283 (the gauge-point) upon a ; and against 5½ upon d is 66-65 pounds on c.
5. What is the weight of a dry rope 25 yards long and 4 inches circumference ?
Set 25 upon b to 47 (the gauge-point) upon a; and against 4 on D is 53.16 pounds on c.
6. What is the weight of a short-linked chain 30 yards in length, and 6/16 of an inch in diameter ?
Set 30 upon b to 52 (the gauge-point) upon a ; and against 6 on d is 129-5 pounds on c.
 
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