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Slate-cut′ting ma-chine′.

A cushion K within the box-knife, pressed downward by springs below the knife, first comes in contact with the slate on the cushioned bed C, and rises as the knife descends, allowing the slate to be adjusted between the beds so as not to be broken.

Slate-cutting machine.

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