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form to the rotation of the gear 23. As each
gear 23b and 230 carries a spool-spindle, the
spool-spindle will be rotated around the line-
wires to make the twist, as will be explained
5 hereinafter. On the inner side of either or
both of the arms 1 and 2 are the bifurcated
guides 24a, having a slot 253 registering with
the slot in the disk gears 23 and 23a.
When it is desired to construct the fence,
ro the line-wires 28 are arranged at proper in-
tervals and stretched along the post, being
tightened to the desired tension. The ends
of the strands of the respective spools on the
machine are then passed through the coincid-
r5 ing slots 22 and 25a, the free ends being
wound around the wires, as shown in Fig. 1.
The slotted portions of the machine are then
brought into engagement with the succeed-
ing wire, and the crank is turned, so as to en-
2o circle the line-wire, thus causing the wire to
become wrapped around the line-wire a suffi-
cient number of times. Then the machine is
removed to the next or succeeding line-wire
until the entire stay is formed. By arrang-
25 ing arms 1 and 2 proper distances from each
other two stays can be fastened at one time,
and the distances apart can be readily regu-
lated by adjusting the arms upon the bars
15 and 16. In order to support the line-wires
30 on the post, the wire is caused to rest within
the slots 22 and 25a. The arms 1 and 2 are
then adjusted to rest against the sides of the
posts. One end of a wire strand on one of
the spools is then wound around the line-
35 wire on one side of the post, and by turning
the crank 9 the other end will be tightly
twisted around the line-wire on the opposite
side of the post, causing the post to become
firmly embraced by the two wires, so that
40 the line-wire will be effectually supported.
In Fig. 8 a slightly-modified form of ma-
chine is illustrated in which the crank 27a'is
fastened direct to the bar or shaft 15, the
shaft 7b terminating at a point adjacent to
4; the gear 11. In all other respects the ma-
chine is substantially the same as shown in
the preferred form, and the operation thereof
will be the same.In the illustrations I have shown but two
methods of operating the'device. However, 50
it is obvious that the device can be utilized for
a multiplicity of purposes, such as for wrap-
ping, wire, cord, or other material around
cores or spindles for purposes other than
fence-making. 55
I have illustrated the preferred forms of
my invention; but I reserve a right to make
such changes and alterations as may suggest
themselves from time to time without de-
parting from the spirit or sacrificing the ad- 6o
vantages of the same.
Having thus fully described my invention,
what I claim as new, and desire to secure by
Letters Patent, is-
1. A wire-fence machine having a driven 65
rotary disk provided with a slot and a plural-
ity of perforat ions, of a spool-holder com pris-
ing an arm, on one end of which is a spindle
for holding the spool and right-angularly-
disposed fingers or pins projecting from the 70
other end of the arm and removably engag-
ing the perforations in the disk.
2. In a machine of the character described,
the combination with a pair of arms having
slotted bearings, of rotary disks mounted in 75
the bearings and provided with slots coincid-
ing with the slots in the bearings, spool-hold-
ing devices removably engaging the disks and
having spindles on their ends to receive the
spool. 8o
3. In a machine of the character described,
the combination with a pair of adjustable
arms, of an angular shaft projecting through
bearings in the arms, of two sets of hearings,
one set being carried by each arm and simul- 85
taneously driven by the angular shaft, and a
slotted twisting-disk carried by the end of
each arm and operated by the gearing, and a
removably-secured spool-holding device car-
ried by each disk for the purpose described. 9c
In testimony whereof I affix my signature
in presence of two witnesses.
BLASSIE BAUMGARTNER.
Witnesses:
J. J. MCQUATTERS,
J. F. PHILLIPS...W
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Baumgartner, Blassie. Wire Fence Machine, patent, November 10, 1903; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth513358/m1/5/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.