Benches along the east wall were set for less precise cabinet work and general
carpentry with conventional face vises rather than universal patternmakers’ vises. Most were bare bulb fixtures but there was least one example each
of conical sheet metal, enameled spun steel, and milk glass reflectors.
Lighting this shop came from windows and was supplemented random
assortment single and double bulb fixtures hanging their own braided
conductors. rack, suspended from the
mezzanine over the east aisle, held choice wide boards that could passed
through casement window the north end wall. embossing machine, used make raised letters and
numerals metal tags was mounted small stand the middle the room.
Beams located just below the heads the windows supported mezzanine, used
for lumber storage, over the north end the shop.castings they produced.
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