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ed water from the reservoir e descends through the pipes i i into the tanks, playing in jets against both sides of the plate; a pump f returns the water from the lower reservoir to the upper one, in order that it may be used again. Mercer and Hinton's machine for tempering saw-plates. In Mercer and Hinton's machine (Fig. 6288) for tempering saw-plates, the plate is clamped between two perforated plates, strengthened by ribs b2 b3, forming a carriage which runs on rails down into the bathHinton's machine (Fig. 6288) for tempering saw-plates, the plate is clamped between two perforated plates, strengthened by ribs b2 b3, forming a carriage which runs on rails down into the bath A. The carriage is raised or lowered by means of a rope or chain passing around pulleys and operated by a winch. In Crossman's machine for tempering scythe-blades, the blade, after being properly heated, is placed between two jaws, which are forced together by depressing a treadle, clamping the blade, and at the same time immersing it in a tank beneath. Tempering-wheel. Tem′per-ing-wheel. A device for inking and tempering clay for making brick, etc. The wheel is of cast-iron, and r