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PEERLESS GEM POWER CUTTE PEERLESS GEM POWER CUTTER . DESIGN AND MATERIALS. The importance of the proper and suitable design- ng of a machine of any Kind cannot be overestimated, and in designing the New Style Peerless Gem Power Cutter we have carefully considered the faults of other machines and have created a machine of distinct style and rigid construction. The materials used are of the best steel and cast-iron and are carefully machined and accurately assembled to make a camplete, accurate and well finished machine. CLAMP. The clamp is of the well-known and thoroughly reliable Wheel Clamp style, with an extra large wheel enabling the operator to secure maximum power with little exertion, GAUGES. We have furnished this machine with front and back side gauges on the left- hand side of the machine. "The front side gauge is adjustable to suit the operators conven- ience. The Back Gauge intersects with the clamp, enabling the operator to cut labels and other work as narrow as 7x inch. The back gauge is split and can be adjusted so that pamphlets and other work can be trimmed on two sides without moving the back gauge. An enameled measuring rule is mortised into the table, extending its full length, and that part of the table in front of the knife is marked into one-half inch squares, while the back part is marked cach half inch parallel to the side gauge. OPERATING MECHANISM. The operating mechanism of this cutter is ex- tremely' simple, consisting of a worm and worm wheel which take the place of the numerous gears and pinions usually found on similar machines. The worm is on the driging shaft and is of small diameter, and the "entire shaft and worm is turned from the solid steel. The Worm Wheel is accurately cut by special machinery and the combination of the two gives ample power without noise, friction or jar. CLUTCH. The power is applied to the knife by means of the Peerless Friction Clutch which has been successfully used and operated on our cutters for fifteen years. It is provided with regulating and releasing adjustments. . AUTOMATIC TRIP AND BRAKE. The Automatic Trip is so arranged that it is positive and releases the clutch when the knife reaches its highest point. The Brake is operated at the same time and can be adjusted by means of check nuts so that there will be no danger of the knife making a second cut. ADJUSTMENTS. The adjustments referred to above are the only adjustments to be made or looked after in the machine. The cutting power can be increased by adjust- ing the check nuts on the clutch friction arms and the friction releasing springs must be adjusted at the same time so that the arms will properly release when the automatic trip works. The Brake can be easily regulated to suit' the conditions. SPEED. . The normal speed of the machine is 20 cuts per minute, which will be found amply sufficient for all practical purposes. USEFUL INFORMATION. The floor space required for this cutter is 63 x 51 inches. The weight of the machine, skidded for shipments is 2000 Ibs. The speed of the 16 inch driving pulley on the machine should be 300 revolutions per minute. Width of belt required, 214 - inches. SIZE AND PRICE. We build this machine in one size only, viz.: 32 inch, cuts 321% inches square, and the price is $450.00.