_ a * 4 afl : "e : ee Te » ‘ : id ar : i The Largest Factory in Existence Devoted to the Manufacture of Concrete Machinery “Moonlight at the Northwestern’’ HOME OF “NORTHWESTERN” CONCRETE MACHINERY Entire Factory Built of Concrete A Marvelous Growth HREE times in the past three years we have had to enlarge our factory to take care of the enormous increase in our sales. This is a tribute to the efficiency and popularity of ‘‘Northwestern” concrete machinery. We now operate the most modern and up-to-date plant of the kind in the world (having over 100,000 square feet of floor space), and within the past year have built a large new foundry and made additions to our manufacturing plant, providing for hundreds of additional workmen. This force of men turn out every conceivable kind of concrete machinery, which is shipped to every civilized portion of the globe. We manufacture the only standard line of concrete machinery on the market, and sell lower than any other reliable line, as we base our prices by the pound (the same as stoves or other similar articles). Our product is handled by all leading jobbers throughout the United States and foreign countries. We are Concrete Machinery Experts The head of each department is an expert. We not only build our own line, but that of several well known and largely advertised lines;of concrete machinery. Our experimenting department is in touch with every new or modern device, and we are, therefore, in position to furnish the most modern and up-to-date machinery. We also ate prepared to negotiate for the manufacture of anything in this line. We are distinctly manufacturers, not jobbers, and with the exception of a few specialties, the entire line shown in this catalog is of ‘“Northwestern” production. We respectfully submit the following pages for your careful consideration. Northwestern Steel & Iron Works Eau Claire, Wisconsin The manufacture of cement and concrete will soon be the largest and most extensive industry in the world. Within fifty years the supply of lumber will be exhausted and insufficient even for interior finish. The only material which has ever been discovered to take its place is conerete. It is economical, long lived, fire-proof and the most durable and substantial ma- terial ever discovered. The manufacture of concrete of every description is therefore the coming thing. It is going to develop to such wonderful possibilities that no one has the faintest idea of the immensity to which this business will grow. ‘he cost of equip- ment is not prohibitive, as you can now buy high grade, speedy, reliable concrete machines and moulds at prices which you ean afford to pay. Reliable Standard Machines and Moulds The manufacture of conerete machinery has devel- oped into two classes; the good reliable, long lived, standard make and the ‘‘here today and gone tomor- row’’ type of freak machines. The former will give you the satisfaction and the service you have a right to expect; the latter will prove a bill of expense and an unsatisfactory investment. Our entire line has been designed and perfected along the lines of speed, ease and economy in operation, and low cost in purchase. The financial standing of our company and the large capital invested in buildings and machinery insure the perpetuation of our business so customers can have every assurance that they can secure attach- ments or repairs at any future time. We make this statement because so many concrete workers complain that they buy machines from unreliable concerns and have to discard the machines in a season or two because they cannot secure attachments or repairs, the com- pany of whom they purchased having gone out of busi- ness. It is quite generally recognized that ‘‘freak’’ ma- chines are more or less of the migratory type and are only here for a season or two when they die a natural death. Purchasers should look well to buying standard lines of machines and moulds from a reliable and trust- worthy concern. Special Features of Manufacture Our factory has been built and designed particularly for the manufacture of simple, durable, easily under- stood, and medium priced machines and moulds. The manufacture of such machines requires a factory built especially for this purpose just as much as stoves, en- gines or other machines require special factory or Read the description of each article carefully; select order promptly. We are prepared to furnish you any additional information that you may want. Don’t hesi- — a To the Concrete Trade equipment. Most of our workmen have grown up with the business and are long experienced in the manufae- ture of conerete machinery. The manufacture of our castings receives special and particular care. We make a chemical analysis of all the materials which enter into each heat which insures castings thoroughly tough, hard and uniform. Operators of ‘‘Northwestern’”’ ma- chines have surprisingly few repairs, due to the strength of our castings. The metal is not poured until it has assumed that degree of heat which is absolutely necessary to secure close grain and exceeding strength - and hardness. The men in charge of the furnaces are workmen of years of experience and unlimited knowl- edge. In fact, our entire factory from end to end is equipped with special machinery and devices for turn- ing out the highest class of conerete machinery and it is only possible to do this in a factory especially equip- ped and built for that purpose. Guarantee Everything listed in this book is guaranteed in every detail of construction or workmanship and any part which proves defective at any time within one year will be replaced absolutely free of charge and all transportation charges prepaid to destination. If any machine or mould does not prove satisfactory it can be returned at our expense any timé within two weeks. We have built up our business by giving com- plete and universal satisfaction. We are just as anxious to have any goods returned that are not satisfactory as we are to receive the orders. We appreciate that a dissatisfied customer is not a good business asset and you can order anything listed in this catalog with full assurance that if the goods do not prove satisfactory you ean return them to us at our expense and the full amount of the purchase price will be immediately re- funded. We only ask that you give us opportunity to advise shipping instructions on return shipments. = Terms Payment may be made in check, money order, express orders, bank drafts, ete. Special terms may be made to persons having satisfactory rating or references. All goods must be paid for upon receipt of the order ex- cepting on C. O. D. shipments when 25 per cent must accompany the order, and in such ease the balance is drawn by draft on your local bank and the bill of la- ding sent with the draft to the bank. It is necessary to pay this draft, when the bill of lading will be handed you by the bank and this in turn will enable you t secure the goods from the railway agent. = Ly the ones best adapted to your work and send in your tate to ask questions, as we are always glad to give any information of any nature that is in our power to furnish. “Northwestern”? Concrete Mixing Machines All authorities agree that hand mixing is very much inferior to mechanical mixing. Every concrete worker, therefore, should own a mixer of some kind. Your work may not justify the expenditure of a large sum of money, but you should have a mixer of some kind, as it will give a very much superior quality of mix and do it at considerable less expense than hand mixing, saving the labor of two or three men. The question therefore naturally arises, ‘‘ What kind of a mixer shall I buy?’’ and this page is to help you to decide. The size should be determined by the amount to be mixed in a day, and the make should be governed by the machine which will give the very best quality of mix with the least labor and trouble, con- sistent with the price. Types of Mixers There are two different styles of mixers: Batch Mixers and Continuous Mixers. A batch mixer is especially recommended for block and tile plants, and all moulded work. It can also be used to advantage in sidewalk construction and for ordinary contract- ing work. For all of these we recommend this style of a mixer as it will result in a saving in labor and will prove the most profitable investment. For large contractors where they have considerable bulk and large contracts, the continuous mixers will give very satisfactory results. They can be used to advantage in foundation work, pliers, abutments, bridges, street work, sidewalks, ete. They are not recommended for block plants and similar work. Con- tinuous mixers are largely used by contractors who have a good crew of men to operate the machine to full capacity. The only complaint we have ever had from our continuous type of mixer is that it turns ont such an enormous quantity in a day. It pushes the men to the limit all day long and gives little time for loafing. Triangular Drum Mixers After years of experiment and thorough investiga- tion of all kinds and types of mixers we have found that the best all-around medium sized mixer is of triangular construction. This machine can be used with absolute confidence that when the mix comes out it will be thoroughly mixed and every particle cov- ered with cement. The principle of the triangular drum is mechanically right and it works out in prac- tice equally as well as in theory. When the material is placed in the drum it finds its way because of grav- ity into the rounded corners. When the drum is re- Any one of the mixers listed in this catalog will volved this material is carried partially up on one side and is thrown in a shower over the contents in the bottom. Three actual complete mixes take place in one revolution of the drum. The speed is 15 R. P. M. and in one minute you have 45 complete actual mixes. Just compare this with hand mixing and you will appreciate the big saving in operating one of these machines. There is not another mixer of any type which will mix up the material as quick or with better results. A good test is to place the material in the drum and make one complete turn. Open the door and it will be noticed that the material has turned from a yellow to a uniform gray color, even in this small amount of mixing. The time of loading, mix- ing and unloading is about two minutes and the size of the machine varies for different classes of work. General Construction All new models are equipped with the automatic door, by means of which it is possible to dump the mixer without stopping it to open the door. They are built with heavy east iron frames and hopper bot- tom. The drum heads are heavy east iron and the shell is made of 12-gauge boiler plate. All mixers are equipped with perforated water pipe, running through the center of the drum, connected to a gal- vanized tank at the side. Three long heavy rods are provided on the inside of the drums which hold the shell and drum head very firm and solid, and which also act as material deflectors, separating the contents. The drum runs in solid bearings on the frame and is nicely proportioned so as to run without unnecessary vibration or jerking. Low Charging All mixers are mounted low so as to permit of fill- ing from the ground and without the use of a plat- form. The mixers are made with hopper shape open- ing and accordingly are easy to fill. The efficiency and speed of these mixers is everything that ean be de- sired and the new automatic door has increased the speed at least 50 per cent over the old style mixers. The triangular mixer is a type which adapts itself to all kinds of work and the very best results are assured. For block plants you cannot find a mixer anywhere at any price which will give the consistency of moisture or the quality of mix or do it in quicker time than the triangular drum type. For sidewalk work there is not another model made which ean be operated so nicely or so close to the walk and at such htle expense. pay for itself in a very short time, and will prove the best paying investment that it is possible to find in the way of concrete machinery. If interested in Larger Power Mixers—send for our Special Mixer Catalog. Page 4 A Batch Mixer Without a Rival Low Down Easily Filled Quickly Dumped Easily Moved ‘‘Northwestern’’ Side Delivery, Triangular, Mounted Batch Mixer Outfit The concrete trade has long been looking for a drum or batch mixer of a medium size and greater convenience than the ordinary cumbersome drum mixers now in the market and to fill this want we have placed on the market our side delivery mounted mixer which we are manufacturing and selling at a price within the reach of all. In fact, no con- tractor in cement work can afford to be without a mixer of this type. The mixer is thoroughly described in the paragraphs hereafter, but we wish to lay particular stress on the following points: First, Side Delivery—The mixer delivers the concrete to the side and away from the mixer, making it possible to place it at the side of foundation, excavations, sidewalks, ete., and dump the material right into the place where it is to be used, without handling with either shovel or wheel- barrow. Second, Portability—It is made of medium size and so thoroughly portable that two men can haul it around from place to place on the lot or along the sidewalk construc- tion, thus always keeping the mixer in immediate proxim- ity to the work. Concrete contractors well know that the handling of the concrete is the expensive part of the work. Third, Accessibility—As our illustrations will show, this mixer has a very low down filling device with ample open- ing. In fact two or three men can readily shovel the sand and gravel in at one time. It seems like throwing it into a barn door or, where wheelbarrows are used, a dry goods box placed in front of the machine with a couple of slanting planks makes a very convenient platform where the wheel- barrowful can be dumped in one operation. Fourth, the Triangular Shape of the Drum—This is a very important feature because of its thorough mixing qual- ities. It practically makes three mixes at every revolution of the drum. No. 1. We illustrate herewith the most complete, compact, up- to-date, easily operated, speedy, simple and durable, medi- um price, batch mixer ever presented to the concrete trade. Every detail of construction has been worked out; every objectionable feature eliminated; every wearing part strengthened so as to insure long life, and the whole so constructed that it is the most attractive, medium size batch mixer to be found. Illustration No. 1 shows the mixer from the discharging side. The bottom is a slanting chute which discharges the material well over and away from the machine. Illustration No. 2 shows the filling side and the hopper is low down and in a very convenient position for shovel- ing without unnecessary exertion or lifting the material high up. Illustration No, 3 shows a crew of men operating the machine in the construction of a sidewalk. One attractive feature of this outfit is that it can be wheeled right up to the edge of the forms and the material dumped just where it is to lay, requiring no wheelbarrows for loading. This is the very latest and up-to-date model and especially suit- able for general contracting and sidewalk work. Contract- ors will find this the biggest value ever offered in a mixing machine. It is guaranteed in every detail of construction and can be returned at our expense if it is not just as represented. General Construction—The compactness and the sim- plicity of the machine, engine and mounting will appeal to the trade as unequalled and superior to any other type 0 medium size batch mixer. The general lines are harmo- e nious and it is built as a whole especially for speedy opera- tion and handiness in moving about. The triangular type has been on the market too long to be an experiment and this mixer will prove extremely economical in up-keep and operation. < ‘‘Northwestern’’ Side Delivery, Triangular, Mounted Batch Mixer—Cont. Drum—The drum heads are made of heavy cast iron which makes a strong, durable and substantial type of mixer drum. It gives balance and weight to the mixer, re- sulting in steadiness in motion. The general run of mixers on the market are sheet iron and are therefore short lived because of the wear from constant use. The shell portion of this mixer is made of 12-gauge boiler plate and is rounded in the corners to facilitate cleaning. Three long heavy rods run through the inside of the drum about 3 inches from each corner, making the mixer very firm and rigid and also acting as material defiectors—breaking up the contents in much the same way as paddles. The drum head and shell are practically water tight and can be used for wet, semi-wet or extremely wet mixtures, with equally good results in all cases. Frame—The mixer frame is of heavy cast iron and is slightly tilted towards the discharging side so the material will be dumped as far as possible away from the machine. Wetting Device—The contents of the mixer are mois- tened by means of a perforated pipe which runs through the center of the drum and is connected to a large galvan- ized water tank at the end of the mixer. A half-inch globe valve regulates the flow of water. The water pipe is also constructed so it can be connected directly to water works for slush work—avoiding the necessity of using the tank. Automatic Door—The triangular drum has always been popular and the addition of the automatic door places it in a class entirely by itself with a capacity, speed, ease of operation which is a very satisfactory and likeable feature. The automatic door consists of a piece of cold roll sheet steel bolted to a long heavy rod which sets in grooves in the drum heads. This rod acts as a hinge, permitting the door to be swung up or down and is held in position by two split keys which can be taken out in a very short time and the entire door remo when a more thorough cleaning than ordinary is desired. The movement of the door is con- trolled by double action hand lever and one push of the lever while the mixer is running will either close or open the door. It does not require stopping of the mixer to open the door or for dumping. The lever is held in posi- tion by notches on the drum head. The door swings in- ward and does not in anyway interfere with the material. Operation—The machine is filled as shown in illustra- tion No. 8, the material being either shovelled or dumped in. The lever is then pushed forward, which closes the door, and the clutch thrown on. After about three turns of the drum the water is turned on and the mixer run for about three-fourths of a minute. While the mixer is still running the lever is taken hold of, pushed out a little and the move- ment of the mixer drum will open the door. This will leave an opening and when this is down the material will dump practically all at one time. Two or three revolu- tions will thoroughly empty the drum when the mixer can be stopped by throwing off the power and the mixer again loaded. Hach batch will be abslutely uniform in quality and moisture when the same amount of material and water is run in each time. Hopper Opening—Mixers are made with hopper shape opening which makes the filling easy and more speedy. It also permits quicker dumping of the mixer and makes a much more durable and rigid drum. This hopper open- ing is made of cast iron and it protects the edges of the drum opening so it will not become bent or out of shape. In fact the whole mixer is designed for long life and wear. Closed Drums Mean More Capacity—One reason that so many batch mixers are cumbersome and large is because they have to be made extra large on account of being open. The material slops out unless they are built much larger than it requires for the actual mixing of the material. With the closed type more material can be mixed in less space because the drum is entirely closed and there is no danger Page 6 of the material slopping out in the mixing operation. You can secure greater capacity in comparison to the size with more satisfactory results with this medium size mixer than you can with a great many high price, large and cumber- some open mixing machines. Cleaning—To clean the mixer thoroughly two or three pails of water are thrown into the drum and slushed around by turning the drum a few minutes. Connections Between Engine and Mixer—Direct connec- tions are effected between the engine and mixer by means of a cold rolled shaft which is back geared on the mixer, causing it to run 15 to 17 R. P. M. Connection is made with a clutch and the power can be thrown.on or off with- out stopping the engine. Engine—The engine is our famous 3 H. P. Air Cooled type, as fully described on page 54. We furnish a high power engine so as to have it available for turning screens, pumping water, running rock crusher, operating elevators, etc. Being of the air cooled and four-cycle type it requires no attention whatever in warm or cold weather and auto- matically shuts off the supply of gasoline when the load is thrown off. A Fine Sidewalk Mixer—Sidewalk contractors will find this an exceedingly attractive and desirable type of machine for their work. It will save labor both in filling and in taking it away. It is so designed that if desired the ma- terial can be dumped right into the sidewalk forms and really saves the labor of one or two extra men. It is so low down that it requires no platform for loading and the material can be shovelled in without any more exertion than loading a wheelbarrow. SPECIFICATIONS. LECUVEA HOM Ole peubdeyP Weight#of) mixers. at heal ee ta ee 600 pounds Diaineterge. «os. eee Pi eee A. a. A eee 26 inches Entire -welghts 1 kecitmactoc. po aoe eer 1,400 pounds Freisnteovericalli mewn cles. lap we ee: oes 60 inches. - Wheel: Bas@ess 2". acy oie tae ene sae lnc aca 96 inches Bene the Over Sale est tase aes eee.. eo ee oe ee 96 inches Width of trucks sys este tee ee ce cee eee 40 inches Capa Clty: te. Cols ee arta ace n e e Y% cubic yard Heightofswheelss sje sare sens «alse ene ee 18 inches SDGCd Sea dees: memset eae eae cies ke A eee Ie) ges 122s NY Face Of tires icc... seaceit Goscede wee # ons, Sree 3% inches PRICES. Price. Complete Mounted Mixer Outfit No. 1............. $324.00 Mounted Mixer, without engine, No. 11.......... 189.00 Unmounted Mixer on Skids, without engine, No. 12.. 174.00 Requires Fewer Men To Operate. ‘‘Northwestern’”’ Side Delivery, Triangular, Mounted Batch Mixer—Cont. Capacity—With a five to one mixture it will hold a full bag of cement; or when a greater amount of sand and gravel is used it will hold a half bag of cement with prac- tically any combination of mix. It will turn out from sixty to ninety cubic yards of material in a day and is of such design that it can be worked to good advantage with any number of operators, from one man up. Hasy to Move—While this is not a light or flimsy mixer it is light enough to be easily moved from place to place and is furnished with hand pole so that it can be fastened behind a wagon and moved from place to place. Contractors who have seen and used this mixer are unanimous in their praise of the simplicity, the small number of wearing parts and the fine results. Easily Operated with a Small Crew—One of the great drawbacks of most of the mixers on the market is their inability to be successfully operated with an ordinary or small crew of men. With this machine you can run it according to the number of men you have with every as- surance that you will.secure the most amount of work with the least amount of men whether it is one or one dozen operating the machine. It is with pleasure that we offer this type of mixer to general contractors, sidewalk men, block makers, tile manu- facturers and concrete workers of all kinds. It is guaran- teed in every detail of construction and any defective part will be replaced within one year free of charge. It is guar- anteed to give the service and the satisfaction you have a right to expect or it can be returned at our expense. For a good detailed view of the mixer drum see outfit No. 2. Guaranteed. To Give Satisfaction. Z z Best Mixer Ever Made for Block Plants. Gives an Absolutely Uniform, Quality of Mix. Wet, Semi-Wet or Dry Equally Good for Fine or Coarse Work. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Triangular, Unmounted Power Outfit No. 2 This arrangement of mixer and engine is extensively Lusis very practical, thorough and rapid and will be found ex- It will give a quality of mix which cannot be duplicated by any used in block plants, tile works, brick plants, etc. ceedingly handy for concrete plants of all kinds. other type of drum mixer and a consistency of moisture which desirable for kinds. is absolutely reliable and uniform and especially making blocks and moulded articles of all Construction—This mixer is of the same general con- struction and operation as the power batch mixer illustrated and described in Outfit No. 1, with the exception that it is 6 inches shorter and the bottom is made in hopper form. The power connection is by means of a pulley at the end of the mixer and the power can be thrown on or off at will, as it has both loose and tight pulleys and is equipped with an The fric- tion brake will automatically draw into place and stop the automatic belt shifting device and friction brake. mixer when the power is thrown off. It is only necessary to stop the mixer for loading, as it can be dumped while run- ning by opening the door. The greatest part of the contents will be dumped the first turn of the drum and it will be completely unloaded in two or three revolutions. , Batch Mixer Engine—We can furnish the mixer with or without an engine and when power is desired we recommend the purchase of our 3 H. P. air cooled engine as described on page 54. This will give plenty of power and also furnish an engine suitable for turning sand screens, running small stone crushers, pumping water, etc. Guaranteed in Every Detail of Construction and Opera- tion. For Complete and Full Detailed Information Read Carefully Description of Outfit No. 1. SPECIFICATIONS. Ten 2th O fe Cr U Tae ar een eee ie te ae eis st eels! al ceike 36 inches Circimlecen CCge aa ene Emer ore ica ewe, <3) oe pot 84 inches DLiAMGLGL? aetatd ce ee ee CN eee thi ae eee 26 inches Gap ACIUVEN ta. eee ae PR Eee erie Gh MEM oP on ur, 33 6 cubic feet Eeie ht Overall aceite hea arn Ue seins « a 4 feet 2 inches Iberian Tey eee WU Gs ces ofo wi ole ahend 7 eae CMP © 4 feet 8 inches SPCC sete heat te oe PERS, coe ese As. 0 sgeMclusaikclze ne? « Lb Rees Me PRICES. No. Wt. Price. Northwestern Automatic Power Mixer and 3 H. P. Engine.... 2 1,000Ibs. $234.00 Automatic Power Mixer, without Fingine wen outs san eee o> se 21 600 Ibs. 102.00 Page 8 No. Wt. Price. Northwestern Automatic Hand Mixer. 3 425Ibs. $78.00 Extra for changing into power mixer. 30 21.00 99 ‘‘Northwestern \ This mixer is designed to fill the demand for a low priced mixer of reliable design. The general construction of this mixer is just the same as that of all of the tri- angular mixers, excepting the door and frame. It is a model which has been on the market for a number of years and is being extensively used. Construction—It is made with 3x8 wooden frame and hopper bottom. The door is hinged to the shell and swings outward. It is held in position by three latches and is suitable for mixing facing and other small jobs. It has a capacity of a half bag of cement with a 4:1 mixture. It is smaller and slower than the automatic mixer shown above and is recommended for the farm trade and to parties having small jobs. The quality of the mix is guar- anteed as well as the construction of the machine, but it is not sent on trial as it is not a speed machine. SPECIFICATIONS. ene ths Ol” Drum aeraayse eee ernie een ee 30 inches Cir cGiurmier CnC. cat a cei, ce oks «doe orci tone I ee 72 inches DTAMCLG TAR u's cle cde fash serials due eth Oe eae ee ae - ee aoreinches CADaAcliver arcana take ats, bo Nee ee eee 3 cubic feet Helehttovereallic tom octet chs sens SORE eee 4 feet Lengthtoy eral was. «ik. Seer Caer: ok) ee ee 4 feet DGG eaees ee lig te oe hacks SR Ee xe ee ihisy, AR, 1B IM PRICES. No. Wt. Prices. Northwestern Hand Batch Mixer.... 4 275lbs. $36.00 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Convertible Automatic Hand Batch Mixer A large practical hand mixer, speedy in operation and guaranteed to give excellent satisfaction. The Northwestern Automatic Hand Batch Mixer is the largest hand mixer on the market which can be success- fully operated and turned by one man. It will handle a half bag of cement with practically any combination of mix and is of such shape and design as to give the most amount of concrete with the least amount of energy. Construction—This mixer is a duplicate of the one shown on page 7, the only difference being that it is 6 inches shorter in length, giving it a slightly less capacity and mak- ing it a better shape for turning by hand. It has auto- matic dumping device; is equipped with the same wetting device; is made with heavy cast iron base and sheet iron hopper bottom, and is of such size and design that the most amount of work can be accomplished with the least expenditure of energy. The power is produced by a 4:1 set of gear wheels, and it can be converted into a power batch mixer at any time by purchasing the necessary pulleys, shafting, etc., prices for which are shown below. For block makers and other people who do moulded or form work this will be a big money saver. It is a mixer which is well liked and has a sufficiently large capacity to produce good results. We recommend this mixer as being speedy, of good capacity, easily and quickly loaded and dumped and guar- anteed in every detail of construction. Any defective part will be replaced free of charge within one year and it can be returned at our expense if not entirely satisfactory. SPECIFICATIONS. Length of Drum..30 inches Diameter......... 26 inches Circumference....84 inches Capacity....... 5 cubic feet Height-all ‘over Ac sc). sca eee cee ...4 feet Length over “all s. occ. 3 soe ue telat ln cect ee ees 4 feet Speed ‘‘Northwestern’’ Automatic Adjustable Block Machine The Northwestern Automatic Adjustable is a commercial block machine; that is, it is designed to fill the requirements of large contractors who want a machine with a sufficient variety of plates so that they can furnish practically every kind or size of block that is ever desired in any building. It has the most practical and attractive features of any face down block machine made. A few of the most important features being the Vertical Top Plate Lift, Vertical Core Lift, Face Down Tamping Device, Roller Block Delivery, Balanced Pivot Swing Rigging and Detachable Top for mak- ing silo, veneer, pier, chimney and gate post blocks. Construction—The construction isso simple that the experienced concrete worker will understand at a glance just how it is operated and the inexperi- enced will learn in a very short time all of the details connected with the operation. It is made of heavy gray iron castings and can be furnished either with cast iron or wooden base. The flask consists of two end plates, face plate, top plate, cores and pallet. The pallet sets on a very heavy cast iron bed and this forms the bottom part of the swing rigging. The end and face plates slip onto guides and can be easily and quickly removed and another design substituted. The cores draw upward through the core top plate and have guides which draw them in a true straight line from the mould. They are slightly tapered and came out easily. These cores can also be removed when the block is in a horizontal position, as shown in the lower illustration, which permits of tamping the face easily and quickly and of using coloring for special facing. Roller-Bearing Block Delivery—The Roller-Bearing Block Delivery is found only on the Northwestern Automatic Adjust- able Block Machine and it is by far the best device ever invented for the removal of the blocks. A little track will be noticed extending from the side of the machine and fastened to the bed of the swing rigging. This is for the purpose of rolling the block on a little car out and away from all the plates. On the bed of the machine is a little car on which the pallet rests and, after the plates are released, the car is drawn forward and leaves the block in a fine position for removing from the machine. We believe this to be the finest system of removing the block to be found and the only device of the kind obtainable on any machine. Balanced Pivot Swing Rigging—The Swing Rigging consists of a frame which is hinged to the base in such a way that it will swing up or down, making a block face down and removing it face up. The illustrations will show the manner in which the machine is changed from the vertical to a horizontal position and the ease with which the machine can be swung from one posi- equired. There is no heavy or bulky block to turn It works automatically and bearings on which it swings is called the balanced pivot. The tion to another is a remarkable feature and very little exertion is r by force. There is no danger of letting the mould fall too heavily and break the block. noiselessly. It stops the leaks in the loss of blocks and makes the work easy and attractive. Pallets—You can use either wooden or iron pallets. We recommend the use of wooden pallets similar to sample furnished as anyone can make them. Price of iron pallets will be quoted on application. Face Down Type—The face down type of machine permits you to use a richer facing and colored material or water- proofing. That is, you can tamp from % to 1% inch of material into the face; secure blocks of closer grain and finer texture, and use waterproofing or coloring in the same way at a minimum cost and at a very much increased quality of the block. We heartily recommend the face down type of machine. The advant- ages are so far ahead of other types that everyone will be more than satisfied with the results, and users of the blocks certainly will appreciate the difference. You can make a more waterproof block and without any greater trouble than in the side face type of machine. This type combines all of the features found in other machines and is therefore the peer of them all. Cores—There are three cores and they are proportioned so as to give 38 or 40 per cent of air space in each block. The cores are slotted to permit of using division plates so that you can make full, %, % and % size blocks properly cored both at the center and ends. It will therefore have the effect of making four absolutely different length blocks andin any width of plates that you may order. Sizes—We can furnish the necessary plates for making blocks 6 inches high or 8 inches high (called 6-inch course, and 8-inch course). We can furnish the necessary end plates for making blocks, 8 inches, 12 inches, or 16 inches wide in the 6-inch course, and 8, 9, 10, 12 or 16 inches wide in the 8-inch course. We recomme.u tae purchase of our big outfit which includes all of the necessary plates for making the blocks shown on the opposite page. It is the biggest and most com- plete outfit made, consisting of over 100 plates and weighing about 1,400 pounds. Cores Withdrawn for Tamping the Face, ‘‘Northwestern’’ Automatic Adjustable Block Machine There is not another machine made that will come up to it in variety of size or shape blocks, saving in material, output per day, ease of operation, or the quickness and ease of removing the blocks, Face Plates—We can furnish Plain, Rock, 4%-inch Border Rock, Panel, Rope, Whirlwind Scroll, Tooled, Watertable, and 6 designs of Broken Ashler for the 8-inch course and for the 6-inch course Plain and Rock Face. Attachments—On the following page we show the attachments which can be furnished. Capacity—The concrete will work as fast as the concrete is fed in. One of our customers writes that they make a block every two minutes or 300 per day. Two men ordinarily make 200 to 250 blocks and when you consider that this is a long block, being 24 inches, you will appreciate the speed of this machine. Outfit—The outfit furnished with each machine depends largely on what is purchased. With Outfit No. 1 we furnish: 1 Rock Face for whole blocks; 1 Rock Face for two % size blocks; 1 Rock Face for 4 and % size blocks; 1 Interchange- able Rock End Door; 1 pair of Core End Doors; Dividing plates for making %, % and ™% size blocks; 1 Double End Tamper; 1 Sample Wood Pallet; 1 Gable Dividing Plate; 1 Striker; 1 pair of Joist Block Plates. In other words, everything is provided to make blocks 6, 12, 18, or 24 inches long, gable blocks, inside corner angle blocks, joist blocks, gable blocks, etc., in any one width de- sired and for either 6 or 8-inch course blocks. Page 10 Great Variety of Sizes and Designs—At the bottom of this page we show a tabulated list of all the blocks that can be made on this machine. This is the most complete, modern and up-to-date outfit, and when you have the complete set of plates you can make all the blocks that you will require for any building for a long time to come. It will enable you to take care of the wants of the manufacturer, contractor or | builder for practically any size or design of block made. The variety of sizes and designs should appeal to every block maker or contractor and the results will be everything that is desired. The combination of speed, variety and size will place the operator of this machine miles ahead of the nearest competitor. There will be a distinction and quality about the blocks which will appeal to every- one and create enormous sales for your blocks. Outfit No. 3—Outfit No. 3 is the most complete, up-to-date and modern commercial outfit which you can find anywhere. It will make any size block shown below in the table of sizes in Rock and Plain face and for both 6-inch and 8-inch course. Oblong and Water Table Blocks. Face Down. Filling and Tamping. ————- Lengths-——____, Full 34 1% yy Width. Height. 24 in, 18 in. UpAaai tas 6 in. 8 in. 6 in. 24 in. 18 in. 2m. 6 in. 12 in. 6 in. 24 in, 18 in. 1177 anal 6 in, 8 in. 8 in. 24 in. 18 in. 12 in. 6 in. MO stray. 8 in. 24 in. 18 in. 12 in. 6 in, 12 in. 8 in, Angle Blocks. Length Width Height Veneer Blocks, Makes Two at a Time. 24 in. 8 in. 6 in. ; : || 24 in, iepalale 6 in. Length Width Height || 24 in. 8 in. 8 in. 24 in. 4 in. 6 in. | 24 in. 10 in. 8 in. 24 in. 6 in. 6 in. 24 in. 12'}in. 8 in. 24 in. 4 in. 8 in. The above are adjust- 24 in. 5 ind 8 in. able to any angle from 24 in. 6 in. 8 in. || 1 to 90 degrees. Silo Blocks. Chimney, Pier and Gate Length Width Height Post Blocks. 24 in. 12 in. 8 in. 16 in. Square—Rock or 12 in. 12 in. 8 in. Plain Face. Also Gable, Joist, Inside Corner Blocks of Proper Length and Width. Prices, Automatie Adjustable Block Machine. No. Wet. Price. Outiit INO AUS es as cee i $135.00 Outht "NO2 S46 4s nee eo 3 225.00 Face Plates, each ........... 101 35 4.50 BDnd Plates, cach 3.242.050 .7 102 20 2.25 Silo Attachment ............. 103 200 24.00 Bay Window Attachment .... 104 80 10.80 Chimney and Pier Attachment 105 150 19.20 * Veneer Attachment .......... 106 50 12.00 é Attachments for Automatic Adjustable Block Machine The attachments are one of the principal features of any block machine. The ease with which you can make your specialties and the quickness with which the plates can be changed over for such blocks is something to which con- siderable attention should be given in the selection of a block machine. The Automatic Adjustable is, in every sense of the word, a commercial block machine, having a wide range of adjustability and making all of the blocks required in the construction of practically any kind of a building. ANGLE BAY WINDOW BLOCK ATTACHMENT. This attachment consists of two face plates, which join each other at an angle, and are represented in the illustra- Face Plate A has a design 16 in- inches long, tion by plates A and B. ches long and B 8 faces 24 inches long. making the two outside Angle Bay Window Attachment. This attachment is also adjustable, as the angle between A and B can be changed from 30 to 80 degrees by simply tightening or loosening the set screw which holds these two plates. It is a very useful and desirable attachment, is simple and easily operated and fits on the machine in place of the regular face plate. B and C form one end and the regular cored end furnished with the machine is used for the other end. This attachment is furnished in rock face and for either 6 or 8 inch course blocks, SILO BLOCK ATTACHMENT. These blocks are suitable for either circular bay windows or for silos. It makes the famous Northwestern Dovetail Silo Blocks which are fully described and illustrated on pages 22 and 23. They are handsome in appearance, are easily and quickly made and the adjustment for making these blocks is very simple. The top of the machine is re- moved as shown in the lowest illustration on this page and the silo block plates are slipped onto the guides in place of the regular mould. We furnish the necessary plates for making the full and half size blocks (B) and (C), special center and dovetail cores (D) and (E), back plate (A) and dividing plate (F). It makes the blocks on the side face plan and the operation of the machine is accomplished by simply dropping the side and end plates and removing the block. This attachment will make 14, 16, 18 or 20 ft. diameters and is furnished in rock face. In ordering please specify the diameter of the silo wanted. Silo: Attachment. Top removed for making Pier, Chimney, Veneer and Silo Blocks. CHIMNEY, PIER AND PORCH COLUMN OUTFIT. This attachment is probably one of the most useful and desirable ever furnished for a block machine, as there are so many ways in which such blocks can be used. It will make chimney blocks, porch column blocks, pier blocks, paving blocks, ete. As in the silo blocks, the top rigging of the machine is removed and the plates shown herewith are substituted in place of the regular mould. It consists of two special face plates (A), end plate (B), and end plates (C) and (D). After releasing the end plates B and D the two face plates A are dropped and dividing plate C re- moved by hand. This leaves the mould in a convenient position for removal and the speed of this attachment will enable a large number to be made in a day. We can furnish either Plain or Rock face and the attachment will make blocks 16 inches square and 8 inches high. A special tapered core is provided, nicely proportioned so as to give the proper amount of air space to bearing space. The lower illustration will show how this attachment looks when placed on a machine. é Chimney and Pier Attachment. VENEER ATTACHMENT. The Veneer Attachment consists of two special grooved ends, special center dividing plate and a face plate of any design mentioned under face plates. The two grooved ends are slipped onto the machine in place of the regular ends and the extra face plate is attached also. Then, when the division plate is in position it will form two moulds, or, in other words, will make two veneer blocks at one time one-half the thickness of the end plates. The use of veneer blocks has sprung inte such prominence and the sale of such are so extensive that the attachment for making two blocks at one time will be very much ap- preciated and the profits very much increased. We can furnish the necessary end plates for making two veneer blocks sizes 4, 414, 5, 6 or 8 inches wide for 8 inch course and 4, 6 and 8 inches for 6 inch course. PRICES. The prices are shown on the opposite page for all attach- ments and we ship rock face unless otherwise specified in each case. : ‘‘Northwestern’’ Standard Block Machine Page 12 Makes Chimney, Pier, Gate Post, Veneer, Bay Window, Silo and Building Blocks In the selection of a block machine, the purchaser should always keep in mind the practicability, adjustability, speed, and cost of attachments. The Standard is a simple, dura- ble, and extremely solid and well built block machine which combines all of these features and turns out a sufficient number of blocks per day to pay a big dividend on the in- vestment. This machine will be found most practical and ig built for commercial work,—that is, it will prove a profitable investment for contractors, builders, carpenters or masons; and (when having a set of various end plates) the proper width blocks can be made for any number of stories regardless of heighth. Adjustability—The adjustability of this machine is one of the delightful features and the ease with which a face or end plate can be removed and another one substituted is most gratifying. Speed—tThe speed is all that could be desired in a ma- chine making blocks as long as this. It will turn out from 175 to 275 24-inch blocks per day. Cost of Attachments—A big saving can be effected by owning this machine if for nothing more than the attach- ments themselves. Veneer Attachment—The veneer attachment consists of an extra face plate of any design mentioned below, a special center dividing plate and two special core ends. This at- tachment will make two blocks at one time and half the length of the end plates. We can furnish these in any size from 8 to 16 inches, as specified under prices, and ship Rock face unless otherwise ordered. Bay Window Attachment—This consists of two face plates which are attached to each other so as to form an outside angle, and is just the same as described and illus- trated on page 11. Pier and Chimney Attachment—This machine can be ad- justed for the manufacture of pier and chimney blocks and will make the popular size blocks 16 inches square and 7% inches high. It can be furnished in Plain or Rock face and when not specified we ship Rock face. It consists of two special face plates, two special end plates dividing plate. and a special center This attachment is fully described on page 11, and it will be noticed by simply raising the end latches the two face plates are released, and the dividing plate is removed by hand, Silo Attachment—This attachment makes blocks 24 in- ches long, 12 inches wide and 7% inches high. It makes the famous dovetail silo blocks as shown and described on pages 22 and 23. The attachment consists of the necessary plates for making full and half size blocks in Rock, Plain or Panel face and unless otherwise specified we ship Rock face. We can furnish 14, 16, 18 or 20 ft. diameters and for larger size silos, we recommend the use of this size blocks, as it will reduce the cost of reinforcing and make a more substantial and solid silo and more desirable for 18 and 20-inch diameters especially. Outfit—We furnish with each machine the following outfit: 1 Full Rock Face. 1 Rock Face for % and two % size blocks. 1 Pair of Rock End Doors. 1 Pair of Core End Doors. Gable Dividing Plate. Joist Block Attachments. Dividing Plates for fractional size blocks. Striker. Double End Tamper. Sample Wood Pallet. We use the same cores for 8 and 9 inches; a second size for 10 and 12 inches, and a third size for the 16-inch blocks. In ordering extra end and 9 inches; a second size for 10 and 12 inches, and a plates please be governed accordingly. Pallets—The cost of pallets are reduced to a minimum when they are made of plain lumber with cleats on the back (such as are used with this machine). Anyone who can saw lumber can make them. Face Plates—We can furnish Plain, Panel, Rope, Whirl- wind Scroll, Tooled, six designs of Broken Ashler, Border 10, 12 or 16 inches wide. Rock, and Rock without border, Water Table and Inside Corner face plates, which are illustrated on pages 18 and 19. ie FM. Sizes: 8x8x24 ____ 8x9x24 8x10x24 8x12x24 8x16x24 Pe eee No. | Wt Price | No. | Wt. | Price No. | Wt. | Price || No. {| Wt. | Price || No. | Wt. Price Standard Block Machine............. ‘|| 121] 265| $48.00|| 122] 270| 50.40||_123| 275| $51.00|| 124| 282) $52.80|| 125} 300] 957.60 Extra End Plates.. 72 126 20 2.40 || 132) 21 | 2.46|| 128] 23 2.52 | 129 5 | 2:58) 1210 27 2.64 Adjustable Bay Window Attachment... 1211} 80 10.80, 1212 83 10.92|| 1213 86) 11.04|| 1214 90| 11.16}| 1215 100 11.28 Veneer Attachment........ an 1216| 50] 12.00/| 1217] ——52| 12 13| 1218| 56| 12.24]! 12191 60] 12.36|| 1220| 64] 12.48 | No. | Wt ‘| Price | No. | Wt. | Price =. — =: ee : = B a | he Chimney and Pier Attachment, size 16x16x7 $4.......| 1221] 150] $19.20] Extra Cores for 8-inch and 9-inch Blocks........... 1224 40| $7.50 Silo Block Attachment, size 8x12x24... , | 1222} 200 24.00 “ “ oS Ki Le ee Ge “| 1225 48 8.25 Extra Face Plates each, size 8x24. 1223 30 4.50 “ 6 160- OBlocks........... ee 1226 60 9.00 ‘‘Northwestern’’ International Speed Block Machine 500 to 600 Blocks Per Day The Northwestern International Speed Block Machine is designed for contractors, builders and block makers re- quiring large output per day at minimum cost of operation and material. The machine is designed primarily for speed, (making two blocks at one time), reducing the cost of opera- tion from one-third to one-half of the ordinary cost of such blocks. Operation—The operation of the machine is automatic. After the machine is locked by raising the two side plates and two end plates in position, the cores are raised by the foot lever, two pallets placed in the form and the mould filled and tamped the same as any block machine. Filling, tamping and floating off are simple operations which all concrete workers are familiar with and which the inexperi- enced quickly learn. To release the cores, an end lever at the front of the machine is raised which withdraws a clutch and the cores drop by their own weight. The op- erator steadies this operation by placing his foot on the foot lever, thus letting the cores down easily. The clamps at the ends of the mould are then drawn outward which releases all the face and end plates, leaving the blocks ready to be taken away for curing. The plates have a quarter turn tilt, leaving them in a convenient position for another operation. Construction—The International Speed Block Machine is an exceptionally strong and well built machine and has demonstrated its value time and time again in some of the largest block plants in the country. It is made entirely of iron and steel and built especially for heavy service. It has single cores and the plate, which divides the two blocks, automatically drops with the cores, avoiding the necessity of careful handling and further smoothing the face of the block much the same as the trowel. The mould or flask is rigidly bolted to the frame and is so arranged that when the two end and face plates are swung into position the mould is held firm and rigid and will not spring or get out of shape in tamping. The face and end plates are easily and quickly taken off. The cores are bolted to a brackett or cross piece which slides vertically up and down on two rods which keep the cores in exact position horizontally but allows them to be raised and lowered in and out of the mould at the will of the operator. By simply raising the lever the side of the machine a catch is released and the cores are lowered gently by placing the foot on the foot lever. Outfit—With each machine we furnish a complete set of plates for making two full size, half size, quarter and three- fourth size blocks in both Plain and Rock face and end de- The outfit is as follows: Stand, complete with cores. Rock Face Plates, 8x16. Rock Face Plate for making two half size blocks. Rock Face for making 4% and % size blocks. End Plate for making one rock end and one plain end corner blocks. Plain Face Plates, 8x16. Plain Face Plate for making two half size blocks. Plain Face for making 4 and % size blocks. Tampers. Sample Wood Pallets. Division plates for making half and quarter size blocks. Size—This machine makes the popular size 16-inch block, 8 inches high, and 8 inches thick. If desired, a 16-inch Capacity: sign. Bee pe bow Re bb corner block can be made on this machine by using a wood filler. This will be readily understood by operators of the machine. Chimney Blocks—The machine is especially recommend- ed for manufacturing chimney blocks, as these can be quick- ly and easily made in 16-inch size in Rock or Plain face by simply ordering two extra face plates of the desired design. In other words, if you want to make plain chim- ney blocks you can do so by ordering two extra face plates. We will furnish extra center core for making such blocks at a slight additional cost as specified below. Attachments—The machine, being built for speed does not have extra attachments and when special blocks of any kind are desired we highly recommend the purchase of a Leader Block Machine for making such special blocks. The low price of the machine will enable the purchase of a complete outfit for making specialties at an exceedingly low cost. Speed—Since you can make two blocks at one time the speed of this machine is almost double of that of the ordi- nary block machine. Two men tamping, material furnished, can make from four to six hundred blocks in a day. You can make more blocks per day than on any other hand tamp ma- chine on the market and with sufficient crew can duplicate the performance of some of the so-called power block ma- chines. Pallets—tThe pallets are made of plain lumber with holes cut in the center for the core. As the cores are square the pallets are not hard to make nor much more expensive than plain wooden pallets. If you want speed; if you want to reduce the cost of blocks; if you want a machine which will make a lot of blocks in a day and at a low cost of operation, you want to buy the International Speed Machine. It operates right; is made right and is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Prices. No. Price. 131 International Speed Block Machine.......... $151.86 182eealixtra ace. elates, each... aos ee Ge we 6.00 133 Extra Cored End Plates, each.............. 8.25 134) Gores’ for Chimney) Block.m twee 6-00 75 pe Page 13 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Improved Face Down Block Machine The Highest Development of Horizontal Core Machine Made. Entirely New and Original Method of Core and Block Removal. The ‘‘Northwestern’’ Improved Block Machine is with- out a rival in the manufacture of concrete blocks. It is a machine which answers the requirements of the big con- } tractor for speed; the small contractor for price; the indi- = ae vidual builder for ease of operation and understanding; the mason or carpenter because it is easily and quickly moved » around and operated; and the farmer because it is so readily understood and is adapted to the making of every kind of block. It will suit the requirements of the man who wants either single or double cores, and everybody’s purpose in the large number of attachments and the handsome ap- pearance of the finished blocks. Late Improvements—The Northwestern Improved is the only face down block machine with horizontally removable cores which can be withdrawn entirely away from the mould during the swinging operation, eliminating the serious objection to all horizontal core machines hereto- fore manufactured; namely, the releasing of all or part of the plates be- fore the block is swung to an upright position, resulting in collapse or breaking of the blocks. This is an entirely new invention and found only on the Improved Block Machine. In other machines of this class certain parts of the flask have to be loosened and swung away to enable the block to be turned to the proper position. This necessitates extreme care to avoid collapse or breakage of the block while turning it over, especially when a wet mixture is used. In the Improved the flask remains perfectly intact and locked during the swinging operation and until the block is in its natural position, when the plates are all released and moved awa’ ‘ from the block. We have received letters from every part of th world contributing to the popularity, efficiency, economy and the satisfaction which the Improved Block Machine is giving. We are pleased to recommend it alike to large or small contractors or anyone who is in need of a block machine of any kind. Page 14 Face Down Type—In a face down machine you combine all of the features of other machines and in addition have the advantage of being able to make a better facing and a block at cheaper cost. You can use waterproofing, finer mix- ture for the facing, or you can use coloring, securing ornamental effects at a very slight increase in the cost. Sizes—We can furnish this machine for three different width blocks; namely, 8, 10 or 12 inches wide. It is therefore suitable for a job of any size or character, being able to produce the proper size blocks for buildings any number of stories high. All blocks are 16 inches long and 8 inches high. Construction—The frame is made of heavy gray iron castings with extra long reach at the base so as to evenly distrib- ute the weight over a wide area of space. It is strongly braced at the front with diagonal braces and at the back by a heavy rod. It is built for wear and is very solid, compact and rigid, a very necessary feature in a machine where there is strain from tamping. The mould consists of a frame, core drawing device, and the flask or mould. The flask con- sists of a face plate which is bolted to two rocker bearings which are similar to a hinge and permit of moving the face plate up or down for turning the block. The remainder of the flask con- sists of front or core plate, back plate and pallet, two core ends and two eccentric levers. These plates are all fastened to the face plate and turn with it, making it possible to use a much wetter mixture than machines where part of these plates are released before turning the block. The end plates fit into lugs on the face plate as will be noted, in the lower illustra- tion. This method of construction permits of removing the end plates in a fraction of a second, as it is only necessary to raise them up. In this way another end plate can be substituted and corner blocks made without any interruption for changing the plates. The face plate is almost as easily removed, as it is only necessary to remove four bolts and raise up the face plate. The two levers hold the mould square and true. In the manufacture, all end plates are made ab- solutely square, as is also the face plate. When all plates are together and locked with eccentric lever, they will be perfectly square at each corner or joint. The construction of the machine is such that it abso- lutely insures trueness of the blocks. Cores—We can furnish either single or double core. The cores are withdrawn by means of polished steel guides which operate in machined ways. The levers are connected with a hand lever. With this type you can remove the cores for filling the face, place them in position for the rest of the block. The cores work automatically and very smoothly. The absence of any jerking or jar makes the operation entirely free from vi- bration and loss of blocks out of the question from this cause. -- ‘Northwestern’? Improved Block Machine —Cont. A WONDERFULLY EFFICIENT MACHINE. germ: Sa cena 1; The control of the Northwestern Improved , Block Machine is so centralized that every oper- ation is accomplished at one side of the machine. The cores are properly proportioned to insure the proper amount of air space. The single core has about 38%, and the double core about 33%. Speedy Operation—The cost of labor is a large item in the manu- facture of blocks. This machine is the handiest, most adjustable 16-inch machine made and will effect a big saving in labor, because of the ease and quickness in operation; and in material, because of the air space. The Northwestern Improved will answer every requirement. Capacity—With a little experience you can turn out from 200 to 300 blocks per day. One operator writes that he alone makes 27 blocks per hour, material furnished. Face Plates—Our rock face design as regularly furnished is a medium deep rock which our customers say make the handsomest looking blocks they have seen. On pages 18 and 19 are shown various style face plates which can be furnished. We recommend the purchase of two or three different style face plates. Attachments—The adjustability of the machine is one of the greatest points of merit. (See page 17 for full description. ) Outfit—We furnish with each machine the following outfit which t will make all of the blocks shown on page 16. Please note the wide range of blocks which you can make with this complete outfit. If other than the rock face is desired please ad- vise and we will substitute any face plate shown on pages 18 and 19. 1 Rock Face Plate for whole blocks; 1 Rock Face Plate for % and two % size blocks; 1 Interchangeable Rock End Door; 1 pair of Core End Plates; 1 pair of Dividing Plates for fractional size blocks; 1 pair of Joist Block Plates; 1 Steel Striker; 1 Double End Tamper; 1 Sample Wood Pallet; 1 Gable Block Dividing Plate; Plugs for making whole blocks. Re an only use plain wooden pallets, as they are less expensive and can be made by anyone who can saw lumber or drive a naii. Cost of Blocks—Considerable inquiries are received as to the cost of blocks, and the number of blocks which can be made from a barrel of cement. The cost varies in different localities according to the price of cement, sand, labor, etc. The average cost of blocks is about 6 to 8 cents on a 4:1 mixture. The cement users association place the average cost of blocks 8x8x16 at 6 cents, 8x9x16 at 7 cents and 8x10x16 at 8 cents each. These prices, of course, vary more or less in each locality. You can make from 45 to 50 blocks on a little less than a 5:1 mixture with one barrel of cement and one cubic yard of sand. Improvements for Increasing the Amount of Blocks—A hopper will help to increase your output per day. The per- son who furnishes the material can fill the hopper, then do other work. In this way it is possible to save a half day's labor of one man. Hoppers can be easily made out of plain lumber. They can be located at either end and made to hold any amount of material. A short handled hoe is generally used to draw the concrete into the machine. Price of sheet iron hopper on application. The Manufacture of Blocks as a Business—There are millions of barrels of cement made every year and a large portion is used in manufacturing blocks. You can get your share by equipping yourself with an efficient machine which will put out an attractive block. Figuring on a basis of 250 blocks a day and selling your blocks as low as 10 cents you would have a net profit of $10.00 per day on three men’s work. This allows for three laborers at $2.00 a day. Block makers no sooner get their plants started be- fore they are rushed overtime trying to fill orders. You would find an individuality and attractiveness about the blocks made on this machine which will be sure to build up a fine business. PRICES, BeeOx8xl OR 8x1 0xl6— peeoxt2 xl ORs No. | Wt.| Price | No. | Wt.| Price | No. | Wt.| Price Improved Block Machine.......} 151 320)$55.20] 152) 350/$60.00) 153) 375 $64.80 Flask Attachments............ 154) 125] 10.32] 155] 140} 15.12] 156] 155) 19.92 4-in. Course Block Attachments} 157 55 7.20] 158) 65 7.44] 159} 75| 7.68 4=in. Course Division Plates..... 1510 8 .96 J 1511 9 96) 1512 10 .96 Angle Bay Window Attachment}1513 > 60) 4.08]1514) 66) 4.32})1515 72 4.56 Circle Bay Window Attachment{1516 35) 4,.80]1517| 40) 5.04)1518 45 5.28 Extra Face Plates, any design...J1519 18 2.16 11519) 18 2.16}1519 18 2.16 Extra End Plates, any design. . .11520 9 .96 [1521 10 1.08}1522, 11 1.20 8x9x16 8x 10x16 No. | Wt.| Price | No. | Wt.| Price pn ; ask! GilotPlOC Re ALIAC IMG MiBase. «ob cinta alias ucdeetite aa: 1523) 100 $19.20 [1524 110$19.80 ae Page 15 The following table shows the_large number and the varied styles of Blocks which can be made on the Improved Block Machine when having all of the various attachments Length. Width. Height. Resnlars Buide 5 LOCKS sess caiennemene haciendo tiie fae). cient monone Rishi, BPA ihaK teak, Ch ihay, Sins, Olin lene 8 in, A2THCH .« COULSE. DIOCKS sen out oie o temneen ene yea erence er ied=n «Remand HIME Aba, fepilai,, Zohar, Sine OF Deel eL oe 8 in. Tattice Blockew xo sees Sis a eR es Oras Stile cio Liem nOmeNo US sba, Fy iba ZS shal. 8 int. 10 ing i2ine 8 in. Anvie Bay Window BlOGCKSit. . pyimeie« set) cireeden ens) “i eieltenememene 1G) iM, th alin. $. in, 2.0 ins, 2p 8 in. Gircle Bay Window Blocks. Silo Machine cement, sand and gravel for different size silos, which is based on a mixture of one part of cement, one part of sand and three parts of gravel. Mixture: 1 part Cement, 1 part Sand, 3 parts Gravel. Material required for 1 cubic yard Rammed Concrete: 1.89 Barrels Cement, 0.29 cubic yards Sand, 0.86 cubic yards Gravel. Capacity Cement, Sand, Gravel, Dimensions. Tons. Bbls. (ins WEG, Cusydai 10x20 28 25 4 abe 12x20 40 30 5 14 sxe: 49 35 5% 16 12x28 60 40 6 18 14x22 61 SIP 6 16% 14x24 67 40 61% 18 14x28 83 46 7% 21 14x30 93 50 8 24 16x24 87 45 i 20% 16x26 97 49 8 22 16x30 119 57 9 26 18x30 151 64 10 29 18x36 180 76 2 34 We will estimate amount of material required for any silo when full information is furnished. Free Silo Plans and Specifications—We will send anyone interested, our silo plans which explain in detail the method of erecting a concrete silo. figure on the work or will permit them to explain the method to farmers who wish to lay their own blocks. It is invaluable for those contemplating concrete construction and is sent free with each machine. a Our form of silos is recommended by the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture and everyone who ever erected silos with dove-tail blocks. = It will enable contractors nok : ; , ‘‘Northwestern’’ Dovetail The Northwestern Silo Block Machine has been on the market for years and is without doubt the most extensively used machine made for the purpose. It makes the famous dovetail silo blocks and the triple reinforced silos. It is the only machine of the kind which makes blocks which can be so bound together that both the circle of blocks and every tier are bonded so as to form a complete continuous circular silo with an air space running entirely from the top to the bottom. The illustration below will show how the blocks look when laid. It will be noticed that there are dove-tail open- ings at the end of each block which come together. This opening also fits over a small countersunk hole in the middle of the lower block. This dove-tail opening is filled with soft mortar which finds its way into the small counter- sunk hole and perfectly binds not only the blocks together, but each tier. For further reinforcing, two strands of No. 9 Galvanized wire can be laid in each or every other layer of blocks. A small groove is provided in the center of the top of each block for this purpose, and when such wires are used and drawn up tight there is not the least danger in the world of the silo cracking if care is used in the curing of the blocks. The illustration at the center of the page shows how this wire is placed and also the way the blocks are reinforced with the soft mortar. Construction—The machine is constructed of heavy gray iron castings consisting of a base and a flask or mould. The mould consists of a front and back plate, two end plates, center cores, dove-tail end cores, extra face plate for half size blocks and dividing plate. The two end plates fit into lugs in the front plate and the back plate is held in position by two end levers. The end plates have grooves at the top which hold the cores in the position which are attached to a long rod, permitting of removing them easily and quickly. The mould is of the self-truing type and will produce blocks of an attractive design. Diameter—We can furnish moulds for 12, 14, 16 or 18-foot diameter and one size machine can be used for three different diameters, as there is but very little differ- ence in the placing of the blocks when changed for different size. For instance a 14-foot will answer for 12, 14 or 16 feet. Size—We can furnish end plates for either 9 or 10-inch blocks and all blocks are 16 inches long and 8 inches high. Face Plates—Rock is the general design used, but some very attractive silos are being built with Panel face blocks. We can furnish either Plain, Panel or Rock face, but ship Rock unless otherwise specified. Outfit—We furnish the necessary plates for making full and half size blocks and send also double end tamper, striker, etc. Everything is provided, so no extra equipment is required excepting pallets. Pallets—The pallets are made of plain lumber and any- one can make them. If you have old pallets they can be used on this machine, even if longer or wider than the sample furnished, providing cleats can be placed so that they will rest on the stand at the proper place and of the proper thickness. Style of Machine—We can furnish either mounted or unmounted machines. The mounted machine is useful for Silo Block Machine making blocks on floor or other level places where the blocks can be left until hard enough to be moved. The unmounted type is similar to the small machine shown on the opposite page. Operation—The operation is very simple and practical and the mould has a large capacity per day. The cost of such blocks will be from $.06 to $.09 each, varying accord- ing to the cost of cement, sand and gravel. The cost of making these blocks is about the same as the regular building blocks of the same size, which is shown under the Improved Block Machine. In operating the machine, the mould is filled and tamped; the center cores removed; the front plate released and taken off, the end plates swung outward and tilted back which leaves the block in a con- venient position for removal and the plates are easily assembled for the second operation. The dove-tail cores are removed by using a hook after the center cores are withdrawn or they can be fastened to the center rod. PRICHS. Silo Block Machine. | 8x9x16 8x10x16 \] | No. | Wt.| Price | No. Wt. Price | | | | || Mounted Maine. cae oe | 231) 160 $21.60 234| 165 $22.20 Unmiounted pas eee | 232} 100| 16.80). GAAS ee Extra Face Plates.......-.. Zac 15 2.16 2.16), 233| 15) I | Page 23 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ten Brick Machine Makes brick face up or face down. A _ speedily operated, strongly built machine The manufacture of concrete brick offers one of the very best fields for profit in the concrete line. It is not a new business (as concrete brick have been made for years), but it is a branch which has not received the same attention as block making until the past few years, when the demand has grown to such an extent that thousands of brick machines have been sold and the business is increasing so fast that there is hardly a concrete worker who has not had call for brick and is contemplating the purchase of a machine. You can make a good quality of concrete brick in the average locality for about $5 per 1000, basing the figures on cement at $2.00, sand at $0.50 and labor at $2 per day, while the comparative cost of clay brick is from $8 to $17. Concrete has every appearance of pressed brick and really is being specified in preference to clay because they are more uniform in shape; have clear sharp edges and cor- ners; are much easier laid, and make a much nicer wall. They are being specified and used by masons, contractors and builders in preference to clay brick. Masons will find such a machine of unusual service as they can make up a few thousand brick for use about any building, such as chimneys, etc., and make two proiits, one on the brick and one on laying. Construction—The construction is the very best it is possible to make. We use great care in the manufacture of these and the frame is very strong and rigid, being braced by diagonal braces and consists of heavy cast iron legs and base. The division plates are machined into 1-inch castings at the back and enter into grooves in the front plate. The brick are held in position while the center division plates are being withdrawn by small back plates. The dividing plates and back plates are made of cold roll polished steel, and in moving backward smooth the face of the brick in much the same way as a trowel. The brick made on this machine will have every appear- ance of pressed brick. The division plates are withdrawn by a lever which is located at the right side of the machine. The mould is held shut by two levers which are dropped into place when the mould is closed. Outfit—We furnish with each machine a hopper top, two tampers (one being a small iron and the other a wooden mallet tamper with iron shoe), a polished iron pallet for making fancy brick, and a striker for leveling the top of the mould. Capacity—The capacity of this machine is 3,000 brick per day and will manufacture all of the brick that an ordi- nary block maker can take care of in one day. Pallets—When you make plain brick a wooden pallet is placed in the bottom of the machine as shown in the lower illustration. The brick are tamped right onto this and it is only necessary to draw back your division plates when the brick are ready to be carried away. These pallets are plain pieces of wood and anyone can make them. Size of Brick—Brick are standard size, 24%4x4x8\. Every brick will be uniform in size, perfect in shape and will have sharp square corners and edges. Hopper Top—tThe lower illustration shows a hopper top which can be built over the machine by anyone out of plain Jumber and the material can be drawn into the mould either with a trowel or a short handled hoe as it is needed. It increases the capacity of the machine very largely and is inexpensive to build. If desired we will quote price on steel hoppers but recommend making these at home, as they can be made of wood saving on freight and on the cost. The Manufacture of Concrete Brick as a Business—If you are in the concrete business, the addition of a brick machine will do more to increase your business than any other line that you can manufacture. If you are figuring on starting in this line you should by all means purchase a brick machine, because it is one of the few machines which will net you big dividends on the investment and will establish a business or a branch with big returns. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ten Brick Machine—Cont. Gives better results with less labor and fewer breakages than any other Block Machine made The manufacture of ornamental brick is receiving con- siderable attention among concrete workers and an enorm- ous business has already been established in their sale. In point of economy, attractiveness, durability and desira- bility concrete brick can not be surpassed. You can make white, black, brown, gray, medium red, bright red, dark blue and many other colors at a very slight additional expense over the regular cost of common clay brick. Ordi- nary clay brick manufacturers are unable to compete in any way with manufacturers of fancy brick. The gale of such brick brings from $10 to $25 per 1000 and can be made for a tenth of a cent above the regular price. How to Make Ornamental Brick—A novice can manufacture fancy brick after just a few hours’ experience in operating the machine and concrete workers will readily understand the operation from the following description. With each machine is furnished a special polished iron pallet which is attached to the bottom of the front plate and, when the machine is | closed, is beneath the division plates. The ornamental faces are simply dropped on to this iron pallet when the machine is closed and the material tamped in the regular way. The advantage of tamping the material onto the face plate will be appreciated because of the fact that it will make a closer grain, finer looking face than when the face is made by tamping the face plate on top of the brick as is sometimes employed on other styles of machines. After the mould is levelled off a pallet is placed on top of the machine and two bracket arms swing over the pallet. These arms can be adjusted to various heights so as to use any thickness of pallet. The side lever is then thrown forward, which withdraws the division plates and the bracket arms are then raised up and drawn towards the operator which turns over the fancy brick and the iron pallet as shown in the illustration. The brick then rest on the wood pallet instead of the iron pallet; and, as the brick have been turned completely over, the face plates are now on top of the brick and can be picked off and dropped into the machine for another batch. One set of face plates will make any number of ornamental brick in a day. This Brick Machine is Made Right—The use of our brick machine always gives unusual satisfaction to the operator. It has been on the market for years and in all that time we have received nothing but words of praise. It will pro- duce as high a class of brick as machines sold for $100 to $200. In fact one of our customers writes as follows: “We are manufacturing over 3,000 brick per day and are making the nice red kind. We have sale for all we can make and even sell them to a concrete worker who paid $125 for a brick machine but is unable to make as nice a brick as this machine. It certainly is a winner.” There is Money in this For You—There is money in the sale of brick and the sales and profits are everything that could be desired. One or two small jobs will pay for the machine and the rest is nearly all profit. The machine is built for long life and you could get up and jump on the division plates without the least danger of springing them. . ORNAMENTAL FACE PLATES. We call particular attention to the beauty and attractive- ness of ornamental brick made on this machine which are shown at the bottom of page 26. We can furnish ten dif- ferent designs of face plates, providing for every kind of ornamental brick required anywhere. Style A will make fancy faces and plain ends. We can furnish also any of the ten different designs in style B, which is a fancy face plate used only in connection with fancy end plates for making fancy return corner brick. See page 26 for more complete information. Send for our book telling how to make speckled brick and all kinds of colored face brick. If you are interested in making more money with less labor and with little investment, it will pay you to invest in a ‘‘Northwestern Ten Brick Machine.”’ It is built right, calls for a small investment and yields big profits. Prices. No. Weight. Price. 251 Northwestern Ten Brick Machine, Complete. racn ns: ee so eee Trane es 425 $79.20 252 Extra Face Plates, each............ 3 -60 2583 =\|Extra End Plates, each............. 114 48 Page 26 Six Brick Machine A handy, useful Machine, having a Capacity of 1500 to 2000 Brick per day The Northwestern Six Brick Machine was originally in- tended for the farm trade, but it proved to be so popular that its sale extended not only to the farm trade but also to masons, builders and also block makers and concrete work- ers. The fact that it is easy of operation and gives very good results has caused much of its popularity and it is so well made that it will stand all kinds of wear and tear with- out expense of repairs. Construction—It is made of heavy castings and is un- usually strong and durable. The Division Plates are machined Style A. No. bo Style A. into one inch castings and is operated the same as the Ten Brick Machine, with the exception that it does not have the Fancy Plate Attachment. The only difference in construc- tion between the Six and Ten Brick Machines is that the Six Brick Machine draws the Division Plates by means of polished steel guides, operating in machined ways. You can make fancy brick when you have one face plate for every brick that you make in a day, as the brick is left on the face plate until hard enough to be removed. Ornamental Faces—We can furnish any of the orna- mental faces shown below. Sizes—This machine makes the standard size brick measuring 214x4x8%4 and all brick are perfectly uniform in shape with sharp corners and edges. Pallets—A plain wooden pallet is used. This is set on the bed of the machine and the machine is closed and locked the same as the Ten Brick Machine. The operation is very © simple and anyone can operate it with the very best results. For a Low Priced, Speedy, Durable, Practical Brick Ma- chine you cannot duplicate this Six Brick Machine. Prices. No. Weight. Price. 261 Six Brick Machine .............-. 170 lbs. $34.80 262 Ornamental Face Plates, each...... 3 Ibs. .60 263 Ornamental End Plates, each...... 1% Ibs. 48 Ornamental Face Plates In ordering ornamental face plates, please specify which style you want. When you make ornamental face and plain ends it requires one style of face plate (which we call style “A”), but to make ornamental faces and ornamental ends at the same time, it requires another face and end plate on account of the peculiar way in which the designs fit together to form the ornamental edge, and this is designated as style “B.” In ordering, therefore, always advise whether you want style ‘“‘A’”’ or style ‘“‘B,’’ and please remember that style ““B” face plates cannot be used for making plain end brick. Please also order by number to avoid any possible chance of error. We can furnish any design shown below from 1 to 10 in either style. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Special’’ Cap, Sill, Step and Coping Mould The “Northwestern Special” is a made-to-order sill and cap mould and is placed on the market after persistent de- mand by contractors and builders for moulds of various length and with unlimited adjustment. This mould is de- signed and made especially for such demand and there is practically no limit to the size to which this mould can be made, and the adjustment is of such type that any size block can be made from 5 inches up to the extreme length or width of the mould. Construction—The construction is of the very best ma- terial obtainable, being made of channel iron with clevices and clamps made of steel. The channel iron is perfectly true and straight, and it has been found that this is the only kind of material which can be successfully used for moulds extraordinarily long. At the end of each piece of channel iron there is a goose- neck clamp and at the opposite ends are two clevices with thumb screws. This method makes a self-truing mould with square corners and keeps the moulds true at all times. Adjustability—This mould meets the demand for a type of machine which can be adjusted to fractional parts of an inch from 5 inches up to the extreme length or width of the mould. It will prove extremely useful to contractors and builders of all kinds, and is the only made-to-order mould on the market. Operation—The product is made on a level floor, on pallets, on the wall itself or on any level place. The mould can be immediately removed and any number of blocks made in a day. Ornamental Blocks—The manufacture of ornamental blocks is easily accomplished and without any additional expense, as they can be made by fitting pieces of moulding or strips of wood in the mould. In this way any of the designs shown at the bottom of page 29 can be made and a carpenter can quickly make up a set of mouldings at small expense. Prices. No. Length. Width. Height. Price. 271 Adjustableto 6ft, Adjustable to 24in. 8in. .$37.50 272 Adjustable to 7 ft. Adjustable to 24in. 8in.. 39.00 273 Adjustable to 8ft. Adjustable to24in. S8in.. 40.50 274 Adjustable to 9ft. Adjustable to 24in. 8in.. 42.00 275 Adjustable to 10 ft. Adjustable to 24in. 8in.. 43.50 276 Adjustable to 11 ft. Adjustable to 24in. Sin.. 45.00 277 Adjustable to 12 ft. Adjustable to 24in. 8in.. 46.50 PRICES OF LARGER SIZES ON APPLICATION. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Hoisting Machine This hoist is the most simple, but practical and reliable hoist machine made. It is composed of only twelve parts, but is extremely strongly built and is guaranteed to handle a load of 1200 to 1500 lbs. 75 ft. per minute with a 5 H., P. engine, and has a capacity of 2000 lbs. It is composed of a wooden frame made by 4x6’s framed together and bolted with three rods. It is 32 inches wide and 8 feet long. The hoist consists of two floor stands bolted to the frame and earries a 2-inch steel shaft. On this shaft is mounted a loose drum, one end of which forms part of a cone elutch which engages with the sprocket wheel that carries the other part of the cone clutch. The sprocket wheel is mount- ed loose on the shaft and held in place by a set collar. The hoist is furnished with sprocket wheels geared six to one, 36 tooth sprocket on the hoist and 6 tooth sprocket on the engine, with 10 ft, of heavy malleable iron chain. We can furnish any ratio of gearing desired or with either gear or belt drive. The skids are of ample length for mounting any style of gas or gasoline engine. Operation—tThe clutch is operated by moving the hand lever which disengages the cone of the sprocket wheel. This drum is equipped with a ratchet and pawl, also a powerful foot brake. The drum is so arranged with a coil spring that the drum is always disengaged unless held in friction by the lever, which is a safety attachment and avoids acci- dents. To effect a hoist, therefore, it is only necessary to press in the hand lever when the hoist will be thrown in operation and the material raised. The foot brake will hold it in place or allow it to lower gently to the desired posi- tion. We can furnish this hoist with one or two Winch Heads as may be desired at a small additional cost. No. 280—Hoist, weight 470 Ibs............++-+.:- $75.00 Page 27 Page 28 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Adjustable Sill and Cap Mould For making Sills, Caps, Steps, Lintels, Water Table Blocks, Coping, Cornices, Door Caps, Slabs, Pier Blocks, Chimney Blocks, Paving Blocks, Horse Blocks, etc. vo rane SOT AIERTNMS RAINE A Sill and Cap Mould is indispensable in the construc- tion of any building, whether it is made of brick, stone or concrete. It can be used to such good advantage in such a large number of ways that it will prove one of the most useful moulds ever designed for building construction. Construction—This mould is exceptionally well built and has heavy ribs at the edges. The mould is 5 feet long and can be adjusted for blocks 10, 12 or 14 inches wide and 8 inches high. The adjustment for length is quickly made, as a stop-off plate is provided which is attached to two long rods; these rods are held the proper distance by means of collars and set screws. The stop-off plate is made in three sections, and by attaching either one or two sections the width is increased to the dimensions mentioned above. The face plate is provided with projections and is held in place by clamps with thumb screws which are attached to the end plates. These clamps hold the mould square and true and are quickly removed, permitting of easy and quick removal of the mould from the finished block. Operation—The stop-off plate is placed in the mould at the proper length and the set collars are tightened on the long rods (which holds the stop off plate the proper distance). The face plate is then placed in position, being set into notches in the end plates. These notches are three in number to form blocks 10, 12 or 14 inches wide. The clamps are then tightened and the mould is filled and tamped and removed immediately, permitting of making any number of blocks in a day. Adaptability—The adaptability of this mould readily lends itself to the manufacture of so many different articles that various things will suggest themselves as it is being used. Carpenters will find that window sills and caps can be made much quicker of concrete than cutting and sawing the wood. The use of concrete sills and caps is indispen- sable in every stone, brick or concrete building. The rein- forcing of steps or blocks where there is considerable weight is an easy matter in an open mould of this sort. The mould requires no special stand or frame or unnecessary lifting of heavy blocks while still green. Under our plan the mould is removed and not the block. The releasement of the various plates is a simple operation and this outfit is the most practical and convenient of the kind on the market. To the builder who expects harmony in design, the use of concrete as enumerated above is absolutely necessary. Ornamental Face Plates—We have provided a large number of ornamental face plates as mentioned below. These plates can either be furnished in place of the regular plain face or can be purchased on separate order. No. 0—Plain Face. No. 4—Vertical Tooled. No. 1—Tooled Margin Rock. No. 5—Panel. No. 2—Horizontal Tooled. No. 6—Whirlwind Scroll. No. 3—Tooled Margin Bush- No. 7—Rock. hammer, Caps, Steps or Lintel Stones—The manufacture of these blocks requires no special plates other than those furnished with the mould. When desired also colored matter can be used for the facing, which will give some very artistic and beautiful effects. Sill Stones—On the opposite page we show a sill stone with depression for shedding water. To make this style of block you simply place a piece of wood, bevelled at the end, in the bottom of the mould and tamp the material in the regular way. The board should previously be painted so as not to stick to the concrete. Water Table Stones—The making of water table stones only requires a triangular piece of wood placed in the lower edge of the mould which gives a bevelled effect as shown in the first illustration on the opposite page. These blocks are extensively used between foundation and wall and it gives a very pleasing effect, as will be noted by the illustra- tion on page 27. Chimney Blocks—The making of chimney blocks is a comparatively easy matter with this mould, as you can make them 10, 12 or 14 inches wide either square or ob- long. The only extra attachment you would need would be a core, which can be purchased from us or can be made out of wood. These cores should be tapered a little to permit of removing them easily. Paving blocks are also made in the same way. TT TTT WA. (DPLMLE TASS Ornamental Face Plates. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Adjustable Sill and Cap Mould—Cont. Egg and Dart Coping Attachment—The Egg and Dart Coping Attachment is a very beautiful and popular design, being extensively used in interior house decoration as well as in outdoor construction. The mould is very easily and quickly adjusted to the machine, and with this attachment you can make either Plain or Egg and Dart face and ends of any length desired up to 5 feet. The finished block will be 10 inches wide at the bottom and 14 inches wide at the top, making a 4 inch projection. How to Adjust to the Machine—The adjustment of this mould is a very simple and easy matter. You remove the regular end plates from the back plate and the face plate is attached to the end plates with two thumb set screws. To make a plain end, insert the plain stop-off plate which is shown at the right of the upper illustration. We provide both right and left stop-off plates so as to permit of making either plain or ornamental ends for either right or left hand corners. If you already have our Sill and Cap Mould, it is only necessary to order the Egg and Dart Coping Attachment; or if you wish you can buy the complete Egg and Dart Coping Machine. Operation—To operate the mould you lock it and if a plain end is desired you simply place the plain stop-off plate in the mould. Then fill and tamp the mould, using care to pad the face well so as to fill all of the crevices. This will give you a much finer grained and more attractive block and very much better results. After the mould is filled, tamped and levelled off the face plate is released, the two end plates swung outward and tilted backward, which will entirely release the block. It is advisable to tamp the mould with the projection downward so that when the form is removed it will not collapse. The manufacture of these blocks is just as simple and quickly accomplished as regular blocks, and this attachment has met with such popular favor that thousands were sold during the past season. Egg and Dart Coping Attachment. The Northwestern Adjustable Sill and Cap Mould is the only mould on the market on which you can make coping blocks with a projection or extended face; making it very de- sirable for tops of buildings; for use over porches, door steps, windows and many other similar places. An Attractive Combination—tThe illustration below will give you a good idea of the attractiveness of this mould combined with a Whirlwind Scroll design and a Broken Ashler effect. The Broken Ashler effect is secured by using full, half and quarter size 8-inch Course blocks and full and half size 4-inch Course blocks. A Few Blocks that can be Made Without any Extra Attachments—tThe illustration of lintels, sills, water table stones, etc., show three blocks which can be made without any extra attachments, blocks which are extensively used in building, but which are easily and quickly made. The saving in extra plates to make these blocks should appeal to the purchasers, and the fact that the mould is so heavily and strongly built is abundant reason why it should be con- sidered in preference to wooden moulds or others. Concrete Construction—We send to every purchaser our book on ‘“‘Concrete Construction,’’ which explains in detail the manufacture of all kinds and sorts of concrete articles, formulas for waterproofing, coloring, curing, valuable hints, ete. The Northwestern Adjustable Sill and Cap Mould is mechanically right and the adjustment provided in the simplest manner possible. For simplicity and durability it can not be surpassed and the purchase of this mould will prove a profitable investment. Prices. No. _ Weight. Price. 291 Adjustable Sill and Cap Mould...... 170 $18.00 292 Extra Face Plates, each ............ 55 7.20 293 Egg and Dart Copying Attachment (in- cluding Face, Two Ends and Stop-off PLAtes)) eh ra weer aah ttt oe ces eee ae 170 19.20 294 Egg and Dart Coping Mould, complete 26.40 Sill Stone. Page 29 Page 30 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Adjustable Fence Post Machine It Moves Like a Wheel Barrow Searcity of timber, short life of lumber and the heavy expense of replacing fence posts has increased the demand for some style of post which is not subject to decay. A fence post, to prove satisfactory, should fulfill three condi- tions. First, it must be reasonable in cost; second, must possess sufficient strength to meet general use; and third, must not be subject to decay and able to withstand the effects of weather, frost and fire. The use of iron is pro- hibitive on account of the cost and it is subject to corrosion. The material which meets all of the above requirements and which makes the most durable, lasting, attractive and ideal fence post is concrete. The manufacture of concrete fence posts will therefore appeal to the up-to-date and progressive concrete worker as a business which is bound to net him handsome returns, and when you consider that a first-class high grade post can be made for about the same cost as timber and con- siderable less in most localities than good cedar posts, you will further appreciate the opportunities in this line. In every state, several million dollars are spent annually in replacing old posts. You only have to start the business; put up a sample fence in a conspicuous place; do a little advertising, and you have the nucleus or the starting of a business which has no limit whatever. These posts are being used by railroads, by stock and ranchmen, for cattle guards, clothesline posts, and dozens of other ways. Construction—The machine is of the adjustable type and it is one of the most attractive, and the best machine designed for the manufacture of fence posts. It is made with one-fourth inch steel sides reinforced with one inch angle iron. It has a steel head, bolted to the sides, and handles at the foot which permits of operation by one or more men. This machine is designed entirely along new ideas with distinctive qualities which recommend its use. The Method of Moving—To change the post from one position to another is the work of a few seconds as it is moved just like a wheelbarrow. Take hold of the handles, push it forward a foot or two, tilt it to one side and draw it back and you have it in position for another post. Adjustment—tThe fact that you can adjust this machine for the manufacture of lawn fences, field fence or large field fence posts makes its use extremely desirable and profitable because of the saving in equipment. In other moulds it is necessary to buy one machine for each size post, but with this machine you can increase the sizes at the top from 21g to 446 inches; at the foot from 314 to any de- sired width, and the length any size from 1 to 71% feet. To change the width at the top the small bolts are moved either to the right or left as is shown in the lower illustration. To change the size of the bottom, you widen it out by unscrewing the latch or eye bolts, and to increase or decrease the length. you simply change the position of the stop-off plates at the bottom by moving them up or down. Small holes are bored so that the position can be changed as desired. Smooth or Corrugated, Straight or Tapered Posts—yYou can make either smooth or corrugated posts, if you pur- chase the corrugated strip. The machine as illustrated above will make plain posts. You can make them either straight or tapered posts to suit your own taste and require- ments. To make a corrugated post a corrugated strip is stood in the side of the mould and the material tamped in the regular way. Method of Fastening the Wire—There are many ways of fastening the wire but the most economical and practi- cal method is to loop the wire around the post and fasten it to the fence or main wire at the sides of the post as shown in the illustration below. If you desire to make posts with staples you can buy a staple forming tool for making these staples. All that is necessary is to secure some copper wire or soft galvanized wire, cut it into small lengths and the staple forming tool will make staples of the necessary shape and size. Special Top—yYou could make any kind of a top that you wish. A plain block is placed in the mould and this can be round, square, oval or any shape. Initial posts are sometimes made in this way, the initial being cut into the block. Where to Make the Posts—You can make the posts anywhere on a smooth surface. It is only necessary to have a smooth floor or a place where they can be left until they are hard. They should not be disturbed for several days and should be sprinkled every day for at least fifteen or twenty days. For a Machine of Distinction, for more profits and bet- ter sales with less work and less worry, you ought to pur- chase the Adjustable Fence Post Machine. Prices. No. Wt. Lbs. Price. 301 Adjustable Fence Post Mould........ 137 $16.80 302 Staple Forming Tool............... 15 84 303 Plain Corrugating Strip............ This shows the adjustment at the Head by moving the bolts. Detailed view of foot showing stop-off plate and _ bolts for changing the length and width. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Bevel & Tongue, and Bell End Attachments Bevel and Tongue—The manufacture of Bevel and Tongue Tile is becoming more The tile are so nice and even and are so uniform in shape that the bevel and tongue style of tile can be used very successfully and saves material popular every day. as well as requiring a very little extra labor to make them. As soon as concrete tile came into prominence, the manufacturers soon saw the practicability of making bevel and tongue tile which would answer practically all purposes. Towards this end, we have perfected the Bevel and Tongue Attachment and would recommend the purchase of this at- tachment with all tile moulds. It can be furnished either with the Expansion Tile or with the Northwestern Farmers Tile. Operation—The operation is very simple. The bottom ring is placed in the mould and the material tamped in on this. After the mould is levelled off, turn the top ring several times on the mould which makes a bevel at the top. The mould must be left on the bottom ring until it is hard enough to be turned over on the side, when the bottom ring can be removed. It is, therefore, necessary to order a supply of bottom rings for a day’s run. Most contractors order at least ten of these bottom rings. Bell End Attachment. Bevel and Tongue Attachment. Bell End Attachments—For sewer purposes, culverts, etc., the bell end tile is so very much cheaper than corres- ponding sizes of clay tile that the concrete manufacturers have everything their own way. The manufacture of bell end tile does not require much more work than straight tile. Please note the corresponding prices of bell end and clay tile on page 34, and you will appreciate the advantage of the manufacture of such tile, as the profits are very large. The Bell End, which consists of the Outside Bell and the Inside Ring Pallet are placed on the floor and the material tamped as shown in the illustration opposite. The straight tile is then attached and the mould tamped in the regular way. It is an easy matter then to remove the inner core and the straight outside shell. The outside ring of the bell can also be removed, but the inside ring pallet must be left until the tile is hard enough to be turned over. It is, therefore, necessary to order enough inside rings for a day’s run if more than one tile is to be manu- factured in a day. Concrete tile opens the way for a big business with large profits, as there is not a community anywhere that has not use for tile for drain, sewer or culvert purposes. It calls for but a small investment and a good live man with a set of tile moulds can work up a large business with gratifying profits. In point of cost, durability or strength concrete tile are unsurpassed. 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Straight Mould Attached. Frage 35 Page 36 The manufacture of concrete tile bends has heretofore been an impossibility because of the absence of good, practi- cal and speedy machinery for such purposes. The Rickman Bend Tile Machine is the only machine of the kind on the market for such purpose. Construction—The first illustration shows the machine all ready to be filled and tamped. It is equipped with a cold roll sheet steel tray top which answers also the purpose of a hopper. The mould is a distinctive and entirely new type being made of aluminum, making it exceedingly light and easy to handle, and is also provided with a bell end so that the complete tile with the bell end is made all in one operation and in one piece. The circular core is of polished cast iron, solid at the top and bottom and all sides so that the material can not get into it. It is attached to the foot lever at the bottom which has a hand lever at the other end. The hand lever extends up over the machine and is in a convenient posi- tion. The moulds are made absolutely true and the cores pull very easily and smoothly. The tray top is hinged at the back and can be raised to permit of easily removing the mould. Prices of Rickman Sewer Pipe Bend Machine. No. Size. Price. 361 4..inch @ sen . $135.00 362 67 incha 3 ae 150.00 ‘‘Northwestern’”’ Rickman Sewer Pipe Bend Machine Operation—The operation is very simple. The material is placed in the mould in small quantities and tamped thoroughly until the material reaches the bell (when the bell core is placed in position, so that the top of the bell core is level with the mould); then tamp the material firmly around the bell core and strike off smooth. The bell core is then removed. Put one foot on the foot lever pressing down at the same time as the hand lever is pulled forward; then raise the tray; lift out the mould; turn it up side down, place on a pallet, open, and remove the mould. The operation is accomplished almost in the same length of time as it takes to describe it. Capacity—The capacity of this machine is ten tile per hour and up according to the size of the mould. Size of Bend—The moulds make 4 turn bends; two tile will make % turn; three, % turn, etc. Sizes—Sizes 4 and 6 inches are carried in stock, and sizes 8, 10 and 12 inches are made to order at present, and furnished subject to some delay. Pallets—Sample wood pallet is furnished with each ma- chine. These pallets are not used on the machine but are slightly raised on one side and are for the purpose of rest- ing the tile on it after taking from the machine. Big Profits in the Manufacture of Tile Bend—The profits in this line are exceedingly large and attractive. You can manufacture from 75 to 100 in a day with one man mixing his own material. The cost of such tile depends largely on the cost of cement, sand and gravel; but figuring on a basis of cement at $2.00, sand 75¢, labor $2.00 per day; with 3:1 mixture, the cost is 5¢ per foot for 4 inch and 7¢ for 6-inch. They sell for three or four times the price of straight tile. Northwestern Well Curbing Mould Also used for Water Troughs, Supply Tanks and Small Culverts. Well Curbing—The use of concrete for well curbing purposes is without doubt the best material ever discov- ered. The longer it remains in water the harder it will become and once placed it will last forever. From a stand point of economy and sanitation it is without a rival, as it keeps the water pure and sweet, and is everlasting. Water Troughs—Water troughs can be made with these blocks. There is ample space between each block to fill it with soft mortar and when the inside of the tank is coated with rich cement or waterproofing it will be found Small Culverts—Some contractors sell these blocks for to give watertight tanks. small culverts and they are giving very satisfactory re- sults. They will stand all kinds of weight and pressure when properly laid. Construction—The moulds consist of a front and back plate, and two ends—held in place by two end levers. One end is a circle and the other in the form of a key and when the blocks are laid together they brace each other in much the same manner as the key stone of an arch. They are unusually heavy and durable and are easily and quickly operated. WELL CURBING MOULDS. { Diameter Height Weight ° No. Inches Inches Lbs. Price 37 Lee ia eee, Be Ss 3 7 34 50 $6.00 3.712 SEk See ee aoe 4 7 34 56 6.36 BY Ke ee arate otis. eee 6 7 34 62 6.84 7A Be S ks a EE es, 8 734 75 7.43 375: 7 er tat + cea MC 10 7 34 82 8.40 3.76 Rhee Oe ee he ee 12 7 34 90 9.60 Northwestern Pier and Chimney Moulds Makes Chimneys, Piers, Posts and Porch Columns Chimney Blocks—Concrete is, without doubt, the best known material for chimney blocks—standing intense heat without cracking or other disastrous effects. It is safer and cheaper than brick. pes Ml Piers—For pier blocks this mould is unsurpassed. They can be laid in the damp earth with every assurance that the dampness will not affect them in any way. The blocks can either be made hollow or solid. L Gate Posts—Combined with our ball moulds, some very - handsome and attractive gate posts have been produced and the effect will be everything desired. Porch Columns—For porch columns, a mould of this kind is indispensable and our rock face designs are un- surpassed by anything on the market. They are deep cut and have every appearance of cut stone. Designs—We can furnish moulds 8x8, 10x10 and 12x12 inches in rock, plain and panel face designs. We can furnish 14x14 and 16x16 in imitation brick, rock, panel, tooled, tooled margin rock, tooled margin bushhammer, plain or cobblestone. We can furnish 16x24 and 20x24 in rock and brick face. Construction—The moulds are made of heavy gray iron castings, nicely fitted together with hinges on one side and levers on the other. A nicely proportioned core is furnished with each mould and is slightly tapered to permit of easy removal. When desired, we can furnish the next larger size core if thinner walls than specified are desired. The artistic possibilities and the sale of these moulds will furnish a line of manufacture to the contractors which Pier Cap Mould, used brings good substantial returns and offers a splendid side for Chimney Top. line to any concrete business. ae page ree for escription. PRICES. P No Size Height Core Weight Price | No Size Height ae Weight Price ot) ee a es a 4x4 35 $6.00 vive aoe © 16x16 734 8x8 70 $8.64 OAL eS.) 10x10 734 5x5 44 6.60 CP A Sa a en 16x24 734 8xl6 | 90 9.60 S712, . 12x12 734 6x6 55 7.20 | 371 Gates 20x24 7h 12x16 | 110 12.00 AE. 14x14 7 34 7x7 60 7.50 Y | We ship Rock Face unless otherwise specified. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Ornamental Moulds Used in Making Columns, Shown on Pages 39 and 40. Many other Combinations can be worked out when having a Complete Outfit Plain Top Railing. 4%, in. high, 24 in. long, 5 in. wide. No. 381-—Wi. 40 (bay uenee ae $8.40 lS , Tonic Capital. LOsiREN an Capital. $12.00 A -1n. Os B::O:A. cme oc) ooo eee e 10-in, No. 386............. $12.00 12-in” No. 387A... -<.. eee 14.40 Loin eNO MSS Te ee mt 14.40 Egg and Dart Top Railing. 43, in. high, 24 in. long, 5 in. wide. No. 381A—Wt. 40 lbs........ $8.40 Plain Pier Cap. E nd Dart Pier. Cap. Same sizes as opposite. TERROR ECHO: Gey Bite 10-in. No. 388A—Wt. 40....$11.40 Piscine Bottom Acne 12-in. No. 389B—wWt. 50.792) 13,20 12-in. 4% in, high; top 19 in., bottom 16 in. 10-in. No. 388—Wt. 40..... $11.40 12-in. No. 889—Wt. 50..... 13.20 Bottom Rail and Water Shed Moulds. 5% in. high, 24 in. long, 5 in. wide. No.- 3810—Wts 40). eee $8.40 Column Mould. ; 24 in. high—Makes Plain or Fluted Columns. : 10-inch No. 382—Wt. 125. .$15.60 AES NERO IS 12-inch No. 3838—Wt. 150.. 18.60 For Column Mould Opposite. O. G. Pier Base. O-iiep S. Inehighe topel4 sink. bottom 17 in. i2=in,, 534. in. highs top, 16) in.: bottom, 19 in. Baluster Mould. 10-in. No. 384—Wt. 50...... $9.60 NoshisT eee nae 12-in. No. 385—Wt. 70...... 11.40 Column Mould—Plain or Fluted ‘in 4 section : Design, 12 in. High. 10-in. No. 3810—wWt. 45..... $6.60 12-in. No. 3811—Wt. 65..... 9.36 Pier Body Mould. O. G. Column Cap and Base Mould. 10-in. 5% in. highsaitope aaa For 10 in. Column we ship 14 in. 12-in., 5% in. high; top, 16 in. and for 12 in., 16 in. Pier—See prices 10-in. No. 3816—wWt. 27...... $3.60 10-in. No..3812——Wt. 5 Omen $6.00 and designs page 37. 12-in, No. 3817—Wt. 33...... 4.80 12-in. No. 3813—Wt. 70..... 7.20 Railing and Baluster Moulds are same size for either 10 or 12 inch Columns. Figures 10-in, and 12-in. at left of sizes refer to diameter of column shaft. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Porch Column and Baluster Outfits Makes Porch Columns, Balusters, Rails, Piers, Chimney Blocks, Paving Blocks and Gate Posts Be a Concrete Specialist. The manufacture of Concrete Porches offers a wide field and gratifying returns. Con- erete porches look well on any building, whether wood, stone or brick, and many a building has been improved 100 per cent. by the addition of such a porch. The artis- tic possibilities with this outfit is practically unlimited and the popularity of our outfits is well merited because of the handsome appearance and pleasing designs. One of our customers writes that he made porch columns for 55e each, and paid for his outfit from the proceeds of the first sale. The manufacture of specialties always bring the largest profits and it is no exception in this line. Every carpenter, mason or block maker will find such an outfit a paying investment. A very little experience supplies all the knowledge needed and ornamental moulds are no harder to make than common blocks. A little more care is all that is required. The adaptability of concrete for all orna- mental purposes has been proven so conclusively that there is a large de- mand for this class of work and brings enormously large profits to the manu- facturer. If you are a block maker and not equipped with a porch column outfit, you are not getting the most out of your business. Description of Moulds—The various moulds that constitute each outfit are shown in the opposite page. In order- ing please be explicit and always state design of capital, pier cap, pier body and railing moulds. The illustrations of the finished columns and railings are only suggestive and any combina- tion can be worked out that may be desired by having the various de- signs. All moulds are interchangeable and are made to fit so nicely that after cementing together they form one per- fect piece of work so like cut stone that only an expert can detect the dif- ference. Prices. No. 391—10 inches No. 392—12 inches AR REAPER EA " epar AN Rising pie/ SUITS ER ; 32 Gothic Design. Capital Moulds have been changed in design to conform to those shown on page 38 ao -6ira) (a) 6) ove @ ¢ 6) Je; el yaler (eu ee © Wt. Price. MY oh 9 it, x RT ht rR EAL ee 650 $79.44 775 60.32 State Design Wanted. Combination Column Mould consists of plain mould and fluting attachment for making both plain round and fluted columns. Fluting attachment consists of stop-off rings and stops for forming the fluting. Capital Moulds are made in both Ionic and Gothic de- sign. Moulds are made in four sections held together with latches; and, while the designs are deep cut, they come away from the green mould without any danger of break- age. The designs are now made as shown on opposite page. Pier Cap are furnished in either Plain or Egg and Dart designs; the Egg and Dart Railing should be used with the Egg and Dart Pier Cap for conformity in design. Pier Body Mould can be furnished in a number of designs, plain, rock, panel, tooled, tooled margin rock, tooled margin bushhammer or cobblestone, and the utility of such a mould is such that no one can afford to be without one. Piers, gate posts, paving blocks, chimney blocks, foundation blocks and many other similar blocks can be made. The mould is made in four sections, hinged on two sides and has two handles in front for locking the mould. Baluster Mould is bell shape made in four sections for easy removal. Bell design makes attractive and pleasing balusters. Top Railing Moulds are furnished in either Plain or Egg and Dart design. We also have patterns for making curved railings in both designs for 16- foot diameter. Builders will appreciate the advantage of such a mould as either round or straight porches can be made and at no greater cost than straight ones. Bottom Railing Moulds are plain and a small water shed mould is furnished for holding the railing high enough from the floor to permit the water to run off. Ionic Design, Page 40 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Porch Column and Baluster Outfits There is a fascination about the manufacture of orna- mental moulds that will appeal to everyone. When this business began to develop we experimented to find the most practical and economical method of manu- facturing ornamental moulds. For porch column outfits especially, it was readily seen that the moulding of a long straight column was almost out of the question. First because of the unhandiness of lifting the material 6 or 8 ft. high and pouring into the mould; second, because of the carefulness with which long solid columns had to be moved when cast in one piece; and third, because it made the manufacture of more than one form in a day out of the question. The logical way therefore to make columns is to make them in sections, when they are more easily moved; easier set in place; can be adjusted to various heights, and permit of a good many combinations not possible with a solid mould. Outfit No. 2. All moulds are easily and quickly assembled into a com- OUTFIT NUMBER ONE. This is our big porch column and baluster outfit and is the most complete and popular design of the kind made. Contractors will appreciate the advantage of this outfit which is furnished in either 10 or 12 inch dia. and in any of the designs shown on page 38. This outfit will also make chimneys shown on page 37 or gate posts as in out- fit No. 2: OUTFIT NUMBER TWO. This is a pier, gate post and chimney outfit, consisting of only three moulds, but which can be used extensively in a large number of ways. You can make a gate post as shown herewith; a chimney as shown on page ail, he can use the blocks for foundations, piers, ete. We can furnish any design pier mould as shown on page 37 under size 14 or 16 inches. OUTFIT NUMBER THREE. For a small inexpensive outfit, but having a wide range of use, Outfit No. 3 is perhaps the most popular of the kind and the largest seller. shown on page 37 or piers and gate post as shown in Will also make chimneys as plete column and we recommend the purchase of the co- lumn mortar gauges for use in setting up these moulds. Our book on concrete construction tells all about the manu- Pier Moulds. outfits as illustrated. Outfit No. 1. facture of ornamental moulds. No. Diameter. Wt. Price. 401 Outfit No. 1—10 inches............ 570 $74.03 402 Outfit No. 1—12 imches............ 685 85.56 403 Outfit No. 2—14 inches............ 150 24.00 404 Outfit No. 2—16 inches............ 185 30.00 405 Outfit No. 3—10 inches............ 225 31.86 406 Outfit No. 3—12 inches............ 285 38.88 (Note)—10-inch columns use 14-inch pier moulds and 12- inch columns use 16-inch pier moulds. Always state design of Capital, Column, Pier Cap and When no special designs are shown we ship Outfit No. 2. Outfit No. 3. “- ~~ ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Porch Column Outfits Empire. Dorie Made in two sizes Top Plate, 16% in. sq. 11-INCH SIZE. Capital, 5% in. high. Base, 16% in. sq. < 61% in. high. ize of Both Shaft at top, oth Round and Lt Fluted Sections. each 8 in. high. Columns can be built up to any height required. Height over all. 107 in. No. 412. .$44.64 18-INCH SIZE. Capital, Si 10 in. high. ae Shaft at base, Base, var Zein. Sq). “Seeg 11 in. high. Both Round and Fluted Sections, each 12 in. high. Size of Columns can be Base, built up to any 18 in. sq height required. No. 413. .$95.64 No. 411. .$63.75 Doric—This column is of the true Doric design, being tapered from top to bottom and having simple but effective lines that appeal to the aesthetic and artistic taste. It is made up of five moulds consisting of the base mould, three shaft moulds and capital mould. It is 9 feet high and ex- tensively used for colonial porches, being stately and mas- sive in appearance. Grecian—This design is also absolutely true to the Gre- cian idea of architecture. This is a very attractive design and is extensively used in connection with pier blocks for bunaglows, medium size BDA ah stews ee! “fatale ae Grecian. Top Plate of Capital, 14% in. sq. Capital, (from top of fluting and in- cluding neck), 10 in high. Fluted sections, 10 in. diameter. Are parallel and furnished either ZelUeOlecet eon ins high, as preferred. In ordering, specify height desired. Base (to bottom of fluting), 10 in. high. Base, 14 in. sq. No. 414. .$38.25 It is made with fiuted sections either 2 feet porches, etc. or 2 feet 5 inches high and any number of sections can be built up for any desired height. The outfit consists of four moulds. Empire—tThis is a popular style and is made in short sections and three different designs can be worked out with the same moulds; that is, you could lay them up for a fluted column; could use the smooth bevelled sections for another style, and combine the two for a third. This design has proved a most popular model and it follows the lines of the architecture of those days when the tastes ran to a more radical nature than the Grecian. Page 41 ‘*Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds. Renaissance Porch Column Outfits Renaissance Period of Architecture—Renaissance is a name for the great intellectual movement, which marks the transition from the middle ages to the modern world, and represents a very marked change in the attitude and ideals of living as well as in art, philosophy, religion, ete. Renaissance in architecture succeeded the Gothic style and represents a more liberal, stately and mod- ern form of architecture. Renaissance Columns—These columns are delicate in detail, yet stately and bold as a whole. They in- corporate the ideas of all periods of architecture and are without doubt the most handsome and attractive porch columns which have ever been designed. The beautiful artistic lines have a certain freedom and boldness which cannot help but have a charm for everyone. Construction—It is made of five different moulds. The capital is made with a rosette and a scroll as the dominating feature. The neck is made with a simple flower design. The shaft is in two sections and tapered. Extreme care is used in the fitting of these moulds. They are all bored to templets and each section is hinged to the other at both sides and can be removed so as to easily remove the finished moulds. When the joints are well rubbed down with a little sand stone, or feldspar is used in the face, it will have the sparkle and appearance of cut stone or granite. Sizes—The mould is furnished in three different sizes and is used in connection with a pier of some kind. Water Leaf Design—wWe can furnish either regular column or the ‘‘Water Leaf’? column in any of the sizes listed at the same price. The ‘‘Water Leaf’’ column is an extra mould, but can not be used in connection with the regular column, as the diameter of the shaft varies slightly. Page 42 j i Ee : : t | i a ne : j Prices. =] cee ; ] Diameter No. Length Shaft Base Capital Weight Price oger all at Base A?) eee... | 744% in. | 8 in. 12 in. sq. 12 in. sq. 170 Ibs. | $44.64 AD? terns 75 34 in. 10 in. 14 in. sq. 14 in. sq. 236 Ibs. | 51.00 423. eas 77 in. 12 in. 18 in. sq. 18 in. sq. | 296 Ibs. | 57.39 Note—We ship “‘Waterleaf’’ design only when so specified on the order. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Baluster Moulds Square Fluted. Plain Round. “Hee and Dart.” CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION. The illustration below shows the manner in which all baluster moulds are made. Regardless of whether they are round or square, they are all made in four sections, making it simple and easy to withdraw from the finished product. Each section has hinges on both right and left side and the moulds are bored to templets so they fit abso- lutely true, resulting in perfect moulds. The hinge bolts fit accurately and all parts work smoothly and easily. The moulds are adapted for using either wet or semi-wet ma- terial and the designs are by noted architects and have proved exceedingly popular. The variety of sizes is suffi- cient for all kinds of jobs and the finished product will be a credit to any contractor or builder. Square Fluted. “Heart Leaf.” Fancy Round. Rennaissance Leaf. SPECIAL RAILING MOULD. This mould is intended for use on balusters from 4 te 6-inch diameter, and is of plain but attractive design. It is 82 inches long, 6 inches wide at the bottom, 10 inches wide at the center (having projection of 2 inches), and is 6 inches high. This is a neat, handsome mould and is made in four sections to permit of easy and quick removal and the very best results can be obtained. It is especially desirable for use in connection with the above baluster moulds. It is made of heavy gray iron casting and’ is adaptable for either poured or semi-wet material. It is true and square, being bored to templets and hinged in much the same way as the illustration of the baluster shown herewith. No. 4211—Special Railing Mould.................. $9.54 PRICES OF BALUSTER MOULDS. Square Fluted “Egg and Dart’’ Baluster Moulds. No. | Diameter | Base & Top | Weight | Price = | 2S: = | | = AD Sean. ters. as Bee 14 in. 4x4 in. | 25 Ibs. $9.54 AZZ ne Sheet e tree Ser 20 in. 8x8 in. 50 lbs. | 19.14 AZZ Rie ess ee Pte a be Mave 24 in. 8x8 in. es 60: 1bs | 22.32 Fancy Round “Renaissance Leaf.”’ No. Diameter Base & Top | Weight | Price AZ Ae Oa hte aol 18.10 cee SX Se 251 bse $12:75 Square Fluted ‘Heart Leaf.” No. | Diameter Base & Top | Weight | Price —. — | | 42 Set ah ae 18 in, 6x6 in. cee, Ibs. j=" $12.75 Plain Round. No. Diameter | Base & Top | Weight | Price AZ Ons Ri. Se ae le 14 in. 4x4 % in. 12 Ibs. $9.54 WAY BS OTS Re prone 16 in. 5 44x5 \% in. 15 Ibs. 12.75 AD Stern TEs Sad nick eee ee 18 in. 6x6 in. 21 Ibs. 12.75 AZY rte Senta ered 24 in.! 6x6 in. 50 Ibs. 19.14 A210 Rae a eh | 30 in. 12x12 in. 75 Ibs. | 25.50 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds BALL MOULDS Concrete Ball Moulds have done more to add to the harmony and pleasing effect of concrete con- structions than any other mould ever manufactured for concrete purposes. It is a mould which lends itself readily to many varied purposes. The moulds are made in four sections and are bored to templets in the same manner as the baluster. They fit even- ly and perfectly and draw well. Prices of Fancy Ball Moulds. Size | Size Total | Fancv Ball. No. of Base | of Bali | Height Weight Price 4410) B12ing U9iein. |) 12inw | 6001 $13.50 Latin?) jeees} 15.00 442 12711 ee ini. Prices of Plain Ball Moulds. Size | Diam. | Total _ i No.| of Base of Ball | Height Weight Price 443, 214 in. sq.| 2)4in.| 434in.| 2144 | $3.84 444. 3!5 in. sq. 34 in 6/4 in. 10 5.25 445) 6 in.sq.| 6 in.|11 in.| 20 | 12.75 Page 44 ‘ * _ _ S —_ —) _ 5 D 2 — = puto pio mic pate =) — S—) - =) ou an _ \) — ~_ 4410, 12. in. sq.) 12 in. | 23. in. 76 21.66 4411) 15 in. sq.) 15 in. | 32% in. 150 -| 25.50 4412; 16 in. sq./ 16 in. | 33. in. 158 25.50 4413) 18 in. sq./ 18 in. | 344% in. | 175 25.50 NEWEL POST MOULD. This mould is for special ornamentation in long balustrades for corners, at the head of steps, and various other ways of a like nature. The mould is 40 inches high, 8 inches square and has a ball with 7 inches diameter. It is most attractive in appear- ance and consists of two parts, a ball and base and Plain Ball. the post. The post is made in four sections as well as the ball. No. 4420—Complete Mould .............. $22.50 ROMAN GATE POST AND PIER CAP MOULD. One of the most handsome gate posts ever produced can be made with the Roman Gate Post and Pier Cap Mould as a top and by the use of pier blocks for the body. It is a combination which proves most attractive. Concrete con- tractors should equip themselves with this outfit and make up spec- ial posts, as hey will sell on sight when you have the sample mould placed in a conspicuous place. It is made of three moulds, con- sisting of ball, ball base with tooled section, and base or Roman Cap. Prices. No. Price: 4421. 12in. Ball Mould. .$15.00 4422. 16 in. Ball Base... 15.00 4423. 16in. Roman Cap Gate Post and Pier Cap Mould. Mould Beak cto on. eee 22.50 “Roman” Design. 4424 Price Complete.... 45.00 bat “iil fT m i RQ Plain oc = Size Ball. Size Base. Height. 12 in. 16 in. 20 in. No. 4430—Price ............. $30.00 Newel Post. Lo, Outfit No. 1. Height over all 33% inches. Outside diam. of Bowl, 16 in. Inside diam. of Bowl, 12 in. Depth of Bowl, 8 inches. Height of Vase, 18 inches. Height of Base, 15% inches. Size of Base, 12 inches. No. 451—Wt. 164 Ibs...... $38.25 Vase No. 4. Height over all, 18 inches. Outside diam. of Bowl, 16 in. Inside diam. of Bowl], 12 .in. Depth of Bowl, 8 inches. Diameter of Base, 11 inches. No. 452—We. 90 Ibs........ $22.50 Jardiniere No. 5. Het., 14 in.; Diam., 16 inches. IN Op aed Meieiote core ane Misi elasans ~e. $18.75 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Ornamental Moulds Vases and Jardinieres No branch of the concrete industry is as interesting or more profitable than the manu- facture of lawn vases. There is something pe- culiarly attractive about a concrete vase. The texture and color of the concrete is such as to make everyone admire them. There is a de- lightful satisfaction in producing beautiful or- namental moulds and in seeing the finished product. Outfits Nos. 1 and 3—Have a beautiful, swell vase artistically ornamented. They con- sist of two sections—the vase and the base. The small parallel lines drawn just opposite the moulds show just where the sections are joined. Outfit No. 2—Is very popular and the above illustration will show the beautiful re- sults. It is made in two sections and is easily and quickly drawn. There is something most striking and very artistic about this vase. Vase No. 4—This is extensively used for gardens, porches, etc. It is well proportioned and designed. Jardiniere No. 5—This is a simple but most atractive and beautiful design. There is a pleasing style about this simple design and it is a big seller. It fills the demand for a flower pot which can be extensively sold to florists, nurserymen and other classes of people, for house use, porches, gardens, etc. Construction—The moulds are made in four sections and are suitable for either poured or tamped type. Extreme care is used in the construction so as to produce moulds of fine grain and clear cut designs. They are bored to templets and have hinge bolts per- mitting of drawing easily. They are all deep cut, producing unusually attractive moulds and suitable in every way for decora- tive purposes. Outfits No. 1, 2 and 3 can be made with one sack of cement and in about an hour’s time. You can easily sell the lawn vases for $5.00, which will net you handsome returns and big dividends on the investment. Outfit No. 2. Height over all, 36 inches. Outside diameter of Bowl, 22 inches. Inside diameter of Bowl, 12 inches. Depth of Bowl, 14 inches. Height of Vase, 18 inches. Height of Base, 12 inches. Diameter of Base, 13 inches. MiP be Pe 5 Go coo aco os ooo no moon $37.50 Outfit No. 3. Same dimensions as Outfit No. 1. INO, 455—Wt. 164 Ve. n oc cies ocenss = = $38.25 Page 46 Height 66 No. 461—2Pricey-s.28,,) 2 $94.50 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Grave and Tomb Stone Moulds The lasting qualities of concrete will reeommend it for tomb stones and it has no apologies to offer to other ma- terials, because it does not make a cheap shoddy looking monument. You can secure moulds which are superior to granite because they will not discolor with age. That concrete is both popular and practical is demon- strated by the fact that the McKinley Memorial Asgssocia- tion, United States Government and hundreds of other as- sociations are making their memorials out of concrete. In fact, it is logical and practical, as it can be moulded into any desired form or color. The manufacture of monuments, grave stones, burial vaults, etc., has grown to enormous proportions and offers a field with immense possibilities and unparalleled profits. The energetic man who goes after the business will secure a class of trade which is most desirable and offers unusual opportunities of profit. If there is not already a plant in your town making monuments you can get in on ‘“‘the ground floor’ and work up a fine business. Granite Colored Tombstones. Concrete is not necessarily confined to the conventional gray color, but can be made up in any number of attractive colors, such as medium red, bright red, brown, dark blue, gray and even black. By mixing feldspar with concrete you will secure the same effect as sparkling granite. White sand and cement are also advantageously used and produce some really artistic monuments. cent, terial. ished. orders. No. 1 Headstone. Write us for ideas for you. inches. Base 30x30 in. fine 7-ft. obelisk can be made for $6.00 and sold for $40.00 to $60.00, making a net profit of from 600 to 1000 per Construction—The moulds are made in four sections and are easily and quickly removed from the finished mould. Tombstones can either be made of poured or semi-wet ma- The designs are all produced by artists of world wide fame and are such patterns as will prove ready sellers. The moulds draw easily and well Lettering—wWe can furnish brass letters for making the lettering on tomb stones or head stones. mould, the letters of the proper size are glued to the inside of the mould in any desired position. tamped in the regular way and the gravestone allowed to stand until hard, when the mould can be removed and the letters will come out with it. be altered to any size or any design to suit the different Letters are shown in other places in this book and we furnish a pyramid type which forms an attractive design and one which comes away readily from the concrete. How to get the business: up a few samples and display them in a conspicuous place; run a cut of them in the newspaper; consult your under- takers and give them a small commission on the sales; fol- low up the death notices and call on the relatives and you will get the business and plenty of it. wait for orders to come and then buy the moulds. your merchants do—get your moulds and display the goods. The results will be assured. information. All of the illustrations shown on these two pages were made of white sand and cement and attract considerable attention everywhere people see them. Crushed granite can be advantageously used which will give a sparkle to the face, giving it the effect of a rich, substantial tombstone. By using crushed granite, you can produce a wonder- fully attractive stone which no one can tell from original quarried granite. This can be polished and lettered or ornamented by chiseling just the same as granite. We issue a special book on the subject of ornamental designs, which is furnished with each mould. Comparative Cost of Concrete and Cut Stone. Cement, Labor Cut Stone and Material. Sells for 24 in. Headstone . .$75.00 $3.50 $25.00 to $50.00 22 in. Headstone .. 75.00 2.50 25.00 to 50.00 86 in. Headstone . .150.00 6.00 60.00 to 75.00 84 in. Obelisk ....150.00 6.00 50.00 to 75.00 42 in. Obelisk 75.00 4.00 25.00 to 50.00 66 in. Headstone and Cross. .120.00 6.00 40.00 to 60.00 Concrete monuments can be shipped hundreds of miles with profit. The manufacture of blocks is confined to cer- tain limits but with tomb stones VOU Calms 1 math ClnmaEL@mmmea)I | sections of the country. It seems incredulous but a _ very and are nicely fin- To letter the The material is then In this way the letters can Buy a set of moulds; make But don’t expect to Do as We have some valuable Showing how the moulds are made in sections. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Grave and Tomb Stone Moulds Grave Marker. Height, 24 in.; Base, 6x6 inches. i No. 2 Headstone. Mould can be lettered at the top. ie robe Rete ae aoe Height 24 inches; Base 18x24 in. Now472—_Pricenan eee $10.80 Height mee nes; Base x2 - a NoOw471—Price’... 2.6... $54.00 ary NO 4:75—Pric@maeece - cohesion $45. Page 47 Easy Money for You in Tombstones. These Designs and Moulds will bring the Orders. No, 4 Headstone. Height 86 inches, Base 20x86 inches. (Illustrated on the left.) No. 474—Price $99.00 No. 5 Obelisk. Height 84 inches, Base 36x36 inches. No. 475—Price. .. $103.50 No. 6 Obelisk. Height 42 inches, Base 36x36 inches. No. 476—Price $51.75 (Illustrated on the right). Page 48 ‘“‘Northwestern’’ Steel Burial Vauit Mould. Adjustable to all Sizes. Also Used for Water Troughs and Laundry Tubs The sale of concrete vaults within the past few years has reached such enormous propor- tions that you can now purchase these in al- most every locality. The profits are very at- tractive, as you can build a vault for $4 to $6 and sell them for $30 to $50; net profit, 700 to 1000%. The public realize that it is the only ideal way to bury the dead as they are vermin proof, water proof, burglar proof, sanitary, indestructible and highly recommended by all health officers and medical men. They will keep the grave from sinking and assure the body being kept intact, in much the same way as the old Egyptian method. Construction—The mould is 24 inches high and can be adjusted from 2 feet to 7 feet 4 inches long and from 1 foot 7 inches to 2 feet 6 inches wide. It consists of the inner shell, outer shell and the cover. It is absolutely adjustable to any fraction of an inch within the above sizes. The outer shell consists of four sections held together by goose neck clamps and have SN DEERE ELSA RLPAPDA II tp TISACA DICER A rounded panel corners, making an artistic and attractive looking mould. The inner shell consists of twenty pieces of cold roll sheet steel. These pieces are laid alternately one over and one under each other and are held by 1%-inch angle irons which are slotted, permitting of making any size. For small changes in size the bolts can be loosened and the parts slid together and for extreme adjustment any number of sections can be removed. The thickness of the mould can be varied to any desired size. It is a simple matter and can be adjusted to suit the operator. The cover consists of four sections which are held together with clamps, and in like manner can be adjusted to all different sizes. The top of the vault can be made either square or grooved, and the lid cemented on top or in a groove, making a one- piece, solid, indestructible vault. All parts of the vault are made of sheet steel or heavy cast iron. It is self-truing and will insure perfectly uniform vaults at all times. Our vaults sell in preference to all others and are easier and quicker laid in the grave, because of the smooth straight sides. You can use an extreme wet or a semi-dry mixture. The mould is water tight and adapted to all purposes. The lower illustration shows how the in- ner shell is swung inside and held suspended by means of hooks. Vaults can be reinforced if desired with any kind of mesh, such as expanded metal, woven wire, etc. Weight of finished vault from 800 to 1,800 lbs., according to size. See page 63 for reinforcing. No concrete worker can afford to ignore this branch of the concrete industry. It is a fine business, and the profits are so very great that it only requires the sale of two or three vaults to pay fer the mould. It pays to buy right and vse “Northwestern Steel Burial Vault Mould” is built for people of discriminating taste. Prices. No. 481—Northwestern Steel Burial Vault Mould, weight 1,300 Ibs. $168.00 A block car is almost as necessary to the block manu- facturer as a concrete mixer, especially when the curing shed is located at any distance from the factory building, and the cost is not excessive for such an outfit. Equipped with a block car, the time of one man is practically saved, as he can devote his time to mixing, as- sisting in tamping and various other ways. Heretofore the large expense of such an equip- ment made its use prohibitive except in the very largest block plants. This car is now built within .everyone’s means and it will save the cost of itself many times over in a very short time. In addition to saving in labor, it will save in blocks, as there is less damage when removed on a car of this kind than when carried by careless workmen. Capacity: We wish to call special at- tention to the spring journal. This takes up any little jar and the blocks are wheeled away in an easy, smooth manner, insuring against loss because of vibration or jar. Construction—All of the frames are made of two-inch angle iron, thoroughly riveted and braced and having tri- angular shaped braces at the corners. The car has remoy- able decks which fit into keys or projections at the corners and hold the upper frame in position. This method also has the advantage of permitting each deck to be loaded before the next deck is put into position. The center decks are supported by truss rods running the entire length of the car, being bridged under the center cross pieces to prevent sagging. We make this car with center stand- ards only on special order. The axles are made of cold rolled steel and the journals have oil tempered springs. Showing Detail of Spring Journal. Eighteen 12 inch Blocks, Twenty-four 9 inch Blocks. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Concrete Block Car Any Number of Decks Spring Journal Box, Spring Bumper It is also equipped with spring bumper to prevent danger of breakage by collision. Specifications: Length over bumper, 7 ft. 7% inches; width over all, 24% inches; track gauge, 24 inches; dis- tance between decks, 11 inches. All parts are made interchangeable and the bearings require no attention outside of occasional oiling. The roller bearings make operation of the car very easy. The prices shown below are for the first or main deck. Separate or upper decks will be charged extra. Cars of special length can be made on special order. TRACK, We are also in position to furnish track at a big sav- ing in price. We can furnish this either 16 or 20 pounds to the yard and also the necessary joints for connecting. We make shipment of track direct from the rolling mills and give our customers the advantage of discounts which will make the price of each equipment extremely reason- able. The price of turn tables, transfer cars and switches will be furnished when full information is given as to requirements. PRICES, No. 491—Concrete Block Car with Main Deck...... $17.25 No. 492—UpperiDecks, each... 2.4. .ccseu--see+e+> 4,50 No. 493—Intermediate Slats, each.............. 84 No. 494—Track, 16 lbs. to the yard, per yard....... 45 No. 495—Track, 20 Ibs. to the yard, per yard....... D4 No. 496—Track connections, each................. 54+ Prices of track subject to change, and shipment of same will be made from Chicago. Page 49 Page 50 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Power Cinder Crusher The Northwestern Power Cinder Crusher is being extensively used in block plants, by con- tractors on railroads, associations for making cin- der paths and other ways in which cinders can be used to advantage when reduced to a fine texture. Construction—This construction is very mas- sive and consists of a heavy fly-wheel on one side and a smooth-face belt pulley on the other. It is made with two chilled iron corrugated rolls which are 18 inches long and made as per the illustration below. The cylinders run in solid boxes fastened on the frame and have large oil boxes to prevent the bearings from becoming hot. The first view shows the machine on the operating side and the illustration below shows the end view. It will be noticed that the corrugated rolls are very heavy and massive, weighing in the neighborhood of 400 pounds each. The rolls, being made of chilled iron, are extremely hard and a file will hardly touch them. They will stand all kinds of hard usage and give excellent satisfaction for the purpose for which it was designed. Used in Other Ways—Contractors frequently purchase this machine for crushing waste material, such as crockery, sewer pipe, broken brick, etc. This machine is not designed especially for this purpose and is not guaranteed to stand up under all conditions, but is giving excellent satisfaction in places where it has been adopted for this use. One contractor runs this machine from the fly-wheel of a big rock crusher and uses it to catch the output of the rock crusher and reduce it to a finer texture. In this way he accomplishes two crushings at one time. The machine will handle the material as fast as it comes from the rock crusher and in this way 1% yards of sand and % yards of gravel are crushed in half an hour. Power—The power required to run this is from 3 to 10 H. 12. depending largely on the size of the pulley and the speed at which it is run. We recommend at least 5 H, P. engine for this purpose and can furnish any diameter of pulley desired. Capacity—The capacity of cinders is from 2 to 10 cubic yards per hour, according to the speed and the size to which it is reduced. It will crush the material in a surprisingly rapid and satisfactory manner and there is no crushing machine on the market which will do it in such quantity and as satisfactorily as this machine. PRICES. No. Lbs. Price. Northwestern Power Cinder Crusher ..... 501 1750 $135.00 a a ak atc are cena all Illustrating the Heavy Massive Corrugated Rolls, weighing approx- imately 400 lbs. each. mee cap SSE ‘a ‘‘Northwestern’’ Universal Rock Crusher Few realize the importance of a crushing plant for fine crushing. Every elevator, screw, belt and pulley eliminated represents money saved, not only on the first cost, hut on the operating expense, power, labor and repairs. Every- thing that transmits power must be replaced sooner or later—frequently sooner, If one machine will do the the work of two or three, the saving in repairs alone will soon pay the cost of the machine and that is exactly what this crusher will do, because it is so scientifically built with a wide range of adjustment, that it will reduce anything that will enter its jaws to any desired size, down to 4 inch and even finer, in one operation. There are plenty of different types which will reduce to 2 inches or as low as 1 inch, but the limit stops there. A machine which will give any desired size from 3 inches down to %4 inch by a simple turn of a hand wheel, really becomes two or three machines in one. The extra cost of machines, belts, pulleys, conveyors, labor of double handling and double power is all saved. Construction—The base is built of heavy gray iron; all movable parts are of crucible steel and interchange- able. All wearing and grinding parts are of the highest grade manganese steel and are reversible so that when the crushing jaw plate wears on one side it can be reversed and used on the other. It has bronze bearings, dust-proof ring oilers and is built to stand invincible against wear, use and deterioration. The Pitman bearing is provided with a take-up to allow for wear. Style No. 511. Adjustment—This is instantaneous and _ perfect. A simple turn of the adjusting wheel while the machine is running regulates the distance between the jaws, which in turn regulates the size of the production and this enables you to increase or reduce the size of the product without changing the size of the feed. This hand wheel is repre- sented by diagram R in the illustration. Three grooves will be noticed in the pushing wedge and two in the Pit- man which gives a longer or shorter stroke to the movable jaw, accordingly as the toggle plate holds the Pitman to a more horizontal or more vertical push. This machine will crush gravel, granite, waste material, rock of al) kinds and every description. It makes sharp, Style No. 512. gritty aggregates from waste and gives increased tensile strength to the concrete products, and is widely used by brick, tile, pipe, block and post manufacturers. Kies also used to crush terra cotta, bottles, brick and slag. It is recommended by makers of paint, guano and macadam roads; is used by poultry raisers, wreckage companies, coal companies and in gold, silver, copper and zinc mines; by farmers, assayers, chemical manufacturers and experi- ment stations. Sizes—The Nos. 1, 2 and 2M are most widely used by block, tile and concrete manufacturers for taking care of overflow from larger crushers; also for making ma- terial for facing of all kinds. The larger sizes, Nos. 3 and 5 are used in mines, quarries, coal yards, limestone plants and the like. Operation and Installation—The Northwestern is so sim- ply constructed that it is practically fool-proof. No special foundation is needed for a machine which is so light in weight and the scientific balance of its construction prac- tically eliminates all vibration. It is equipped with pulley and all ready to operate as soon as placed into operation. — Crushing Hard and Soft Material—If you have an ex- tremely hard or brittle rock that must be crushed abso- lutely uniform write us and tell us your requirements. It may be that a slight variation in the equipment will handle the materials perfectly which you have heretofore been unable to crush. Machines are shipped on thirty days’ trial. tion guaranteed or money refunded. Satisfac- One turn of the Hand Lever will make change to any size. Hight grades with one machine. ~ Page 52 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Universal Rock Crusher—Continued Explanation of Parts. (See detailed illustration.) H. Stationary jaw, reversible. F. Movable jaw plate, reversible, E. Key plate. CD. Eccentric shaft. J. Safety toggle plate—note the shape. R. Hand wheel adjustment, controlling position of push- ing wedge below. “ Grooves for adjusting toggle plate between Pitman L, and pushing wedge. S. Tension rod. Si. Tension rod hand wheel. T. Tension rod spring. allow for wear. ' ee ee er PATENTED hd sd : SN 5 yu All moving parts of best crucible steel, all Equipped with dust-proof ring oilers and bronze bear- wearing parts of highest grade manganese steel; inter- ings. The Pitman bearing is provided with a take-up to changeable and reversible. | ; Jaw for Opening A : No. Weight Medium Gravel or Capacity, ees Revolutions, Size of Floor Height Price Hard Rock (Granite Tons Required per Minute Pulley Space Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches 511 520 4x6 | Seek sO 3to 8 ot Ome 375 6x4 29x31 26 $150.00 §12 | 2250 8x8 5 14x 8 12 to 30 4to 6 375 12x6 40x50 35 375.00 513 4300 8x12 Oo ext2 30 t060 6to 8 225 18x8 50x53 60 750.00 512M | 2850 8x12 5 16x12 20to050 SEEOI E/ 350 12x6 46x50 35 525.00 513M | 5500 8x16 6 x16 40 to 80 7to10 300 18x8 54x53 60 975.00 514 9000 10x16 8 xl6 75 to 150 12 to 16 225 None 72x72 70 1,275.00 Nos. One, Two and Three always on hand. Special sizes can be shipped in 30 to 60 days. and the other the belt be used. Rubber Belt Chain Belt intelligently quote you. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Elevators type. The illustration shows two styles of elevators; the capacity per hour of your crusher, and the height. one representing the chain type weather and where the material handled is wet or sticky. The belt elevator is used for indoor work or dry material. to conditions, we will quote prices of same on application. Each has its own particular advantage and places in which it is advisable to The chain elevator is recommended for outdoor work where it is exposed to the It has the advantage of running smoothly and silently, a factor of some importance in a closed space. Our elevators are standard gauge, of standard material and of highly efficient workmanship. As each individual case requires longer or shorter elevators according In writing regarding these, please advise the number of tons per day or hour that you wish to be elevated, If you have any particular size bucket, please also advise us giving us all necessary information so that we can NORTHWESTERN PERFORATED METAL REVOLVING SCREENS. We can furnish perforated metal screens in practically any size or any length desired. will be quoted on information as to size and equipment desired. Construction—The screen is equipped with loose and tight pulley, solid oil boxes, gear wheels, etc. long and equipped with a 4 foot 6-inch by 2 foot drum, made in two sections. 1%, &%, %, 1, 1% and 2 inch mesh. Northwestern Sand Screens and strengthened on all four all hand made and practicall and frames. satisfaction. some delay. These screens a The use of a sand screen is indispensable in any block plant. illustrate herewith a first class, high grade sand screen which we can put up in any mesh that is desired. We They are all made of No. 12 wire 6 wire rods. They are We can furnish these sides with No. y indestructible. in either soft or hard wood frames. Prices are quoted separate on wire This is a good dependable screen and will give excellent re made up on order and are subject to furnish any two sizes of mesh desired as follows: No. 5310—Weight 400 pounds. Prices. No. Size Wire Size of Mesh Price 531 30x60 | No. 12 3g in. sq. mesh $ .33 square foot 532 30x60 No. 12 34° in.| * “ 18 ‘ 6 533 30x60 No. 12 1 in! “* “ 15 ‘ 6s 534 | 30x60 |No.12 | 1%in « « air 0) Nc ‘“ 535 30x60 | No. 12 gin, « « 30002~«C ‘ 536 =: 30x60~—Ss No. 12 yin. * “ 21 “ “ Soft/ wood: 1rameStasck eee en en ee ee. eo: 00 Hard woodsor Oaksirames:.. 3) ee ee e450 As these vary for different work, 3 1A» prices NORTHWESTERN REVOLVING SAND AND GRAVEL SCREEN. The question of screening sand at low cost is one of the big problems in concrete plants. This revolving screen is intended for screening and grading sand and gravel. It does away with the large heavy perforated metal screens and requires but a small expenditure for equipment. This screen is guaran- teed practical, durable and efficient. It is a screen that will stand the strain of constant usage; give excellent satis- faction, and turn out an enormous amount in a day. inch joint. eachs=, 7. «lea. scar ee $6.00 Porch Column Gauge. No. 5513—1¢ inch joint, 816 to 16 inches diameter or 8145 to 16 inches square, each..... $7.50 Page 56 Patented—Self-Lubricating Wheel “Northwestern” Wheelbarrows contain many improvements not found on other makes. Every concrete worker has use for good wheelbarrows, and in selecting them the same care should be exercised as in selecting a block machine or moulds of any kind. There are so many inferior wheelbarrows on the market that a good, substantial, well built, honest measure, wheel- barrow will meet with approval by all contractors. Northwestern Wheelbarrows contain many original im- provements which are peculiar to this line alone. These improvements consist of metal tipped extended handles: malleable shoes on pipe legs; wrought shoes on channel legs; malleable arch braces; forged steel nose plates; tray wedges and large head bolts; combination tubular and chan- nel frames; cold rolled steel wheel axles; wheel supports; double cornered riveted trays; selected hard maple frames; full capacity trays, honest measure, patented continuous pipe frames, etc. malleable iron PATENT HANDLE CLAMPS. The two illustrations above show the method of clamp- ing the handles and it will be readily seen that the strength Sterling Pat. Handle Clamp Sterling Pat. Handle Clamp comes where there is the greatest strain and the possibility of broken handles is therefore eliminated. Small mat- ters of this kind are something to which the average buyer pays little atttention, but they are some of the things which will give you wheelbarrows of unusual long life. PATENT SELF-LUBRICATING WHEEL. The self-lubricating wheel is one of the most impor- tant and desirable features ever placed on a machine of this kind. A saturated composition bushing is provided on which the wheel runs and provides a system of lubricat- ing which is everlasting and fool-proof. It makes the work easy and these barrows will run a great deal easier than the old fashioned style with only a rod running through the frame. It not only runs easier, but the life is very much increased. Wheels are 16 inches in diameter, spokes % inch diameter in tension. They are riveted to the tire while hot. The hubs are double wrought iron and chilled steel. The value of such a construction, the extreme long life, the careful way in which the trays are made all combine to produce a wheelbarrow which you can’t duplicate in any other make. Tubular Steel Barrows This is a combination tubular and channel steel frame; braces are riveted to form the strongest steel frame ever invented. We can furnish this in 12, 14 or 16-gauge steel and in 38, 3% and 4 ft. capacity. This barrow will stand the hardest of usage and is equipped with patent handle clamps. The tubular frame extends over the wheel far enough so that it can be used to rest the wheelbarrow on Shipment will be made from warehouse nearest your town. when dumping. Concrete workers will not find it necessary to steady the wheelbarrow or hold it with their foot while dumping and will appreciate the saving in labor. This barrow has the advantage of all steel construction which eliminates the possibility of broken handles, and insures long life. PRICES OF TUBULAR STEEL BARROW. Wt., Cap’y| Lbs. No. 16 Ga. No. 14 Ga. No. 12 Ga. | 7 3 70 to 80, 567A | $6.00) 567A1 | $6.90 567A2 | $7.50 3% 75 to 85) 567 6.30} 5679 7.20 56700 8.01 4 80 to 90) 567B | 6.90) 567B1 7.50 | 567B2 8.40 / ¥ = , ee a a Discounts will be allowed on lots of 3 or more. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Sterling Quality Wheelbarrow. PANHANDLE BARROW. No. 573. Weight, 50 Ibs. Price, $4.74. For a good, substantial, durable pan shaped wheelbarrow the Panhandle barrow illustrated herewith will give the best satisfaction in a low priced wheelbarrow that can be found anywhere. This model is giving universal satisfaction as is evidenced by the adoption of same by all large users of this style of wheelbarrow. The handles are clear bone dry maple surfaced on four sides. The tray is made of 16 gauge steel. Capacity 3 cu. ft. It is equipped with a self lubricat- ing composition bushing wheel bearing. It has improved leg construction which eliminates the danger of broken handles. Is braced in such a way as to avoid a leg becoming loose and breaking off. Is equipped with tray wedges with large head bolts and is in every way a most desirable and useful wheelbarrow. Don’t confuse this with the cheaply constructed and shortlife wheelbarrows consisting of a simple bolt which extends through the handles for the wheelbearing. It has the same high grade and desirable bearings that you will find in our highest price barrows. It is strongly braced with tray wedges at the front instead of simple pieces of wood. CONCRETE BARROW NO. 576. No. 576. Weight, 70 Ibs. Price, $6.00. This style has met with such general satisfaction that others have tried to imitate it, but the channel iron legs, angle iron and V center brace, combined with the self lub- ricating wheel crowns this mouarch of them all. It is built on honor and will outlast two of similar style wheelbarrows of other make. The handles aie bone dry maple, surfaced four sides. The tray is 16 gauge sheet steel. It will handle twice the load of the ordinary pan shaped wheelbarrow. It has capacity of 3% cu. ft. and the tire is 1% inches wide, making it easy to wheel over soft dirt. You will find this an easy-going barrow wherever you use and it will give you the service you have a right to expect. For general contracting work this barrow has no equal. The handles are metal tipped at the front and are unusually long, permit- ting of tilting the wheelbarrow and resting on the ends of the handle when dumping. It is guaranteed in every detail of construction and wheelbarrows are shipped K. D. so as to take the lowest freight rate. Wheelbarrows for Filling or Charging Mixers. FORWARD DUMP CONCRETE BARROW. No. 572. Weight, 70 lbs. Price, $6.00. The Forward Dump type of wheelbarrow finds popular favor with contractors of all kinds for filling or charging concrete mixers. They have proven a positive success and are the greatest labor savers ever invented for this purpose. The wheelbarrow illustrated herewith is attractive in design and construction. The handles are bone dry hard maple; the tray 16 gauge sheet steel; the wheels of the lubricating Rasve; the legs heavy channel iron with angle cross brace and V shape center brace. The tray and roller bearing are supported by malleable iron arch of our own patent, and of a type which is absolutely unbreakable. is 41%4 ec» ft. of dry material or if used as a steel wheel- barrow will hold 800 lbs. The capacity ACME FORWARD DUMP. No. 574. Weight, 80.Ibs. Price, $9.06. The Acme Forward Dump barrow combines all of the features of No. 572 and in addition consists of a continuous tubular frame which forms handles, tray support, legs, wheel support and wheel guard. It is the strongest wheelbarrow in the world and has all of the new and modern devices, such as the self lubricating wheel, wide tire, angle iron brace at the bottom and cross brace at the back. Tubular frame construction is protected by United States patent and it is in use only by purchasers of this barrow. It will carry a heavy load with greater ease than any other wheelbarrow on earth. It is designed right and built right; has the patented malleable iron arch brace and is in every way an attractive and most desirable wheelbarrow. It will prove useful not only for loading or charging mixers, but for carrying concrete; for wheeling dirt for filling side- walks; for foundry use and any other way in which a wheel- barrow can be used. It is guaranteed absolutely and will prove a profitable investment in any plant. Page 57 Page aaa ow We have reached the height of perfection in this barrow and challenge any manufacturer to produce a wheelbarrow equal in quality, the number of improvements or desirability. It is equipped with our famous self-lubricating bearings consisting of saturated composition bushings. It is extremely easily handled and has a large capacity. It is of such design as has been found popular with the concrete trade and we absolutely guarantee that this wheelbarrow will wheel three cubic feet of thin concrete without spilling a drop. CONCRETE CART NO. 1. The use of concrete carts has become popular and they are desirable in places where a large quantity of concrete is to be moved with a minimun amount of work and in the best possible manner. This cart will hold 6 cubic ft. of thin sloppy concrete or 7 cu. ft. of dry material. It weighs 200 pounds and is made of 14 gauge steel reinforced with angle iron around the top edge. It is also made with forged corners, has heavy steel legs, patent bearings and the wheels have sixteen % inch staggered spokes in tension. The tires are two inches wide and the wheels 30 inches in diameter. It is equipped with wrought iron hubs and 1% inch axles. It is, without doubt, the best and most satisfac- tory concrete barrow on the market for its capacity. Weight. Price. INO:.5S81——200 “LDS, ate cee oi eae ee ohn ice: cates $25.50 PACKING AND SHIPPING. The wheelbarrows are sent in knocked down form with all bolts in the proper place and everything in readiness to set up. In this way they take the lowest freight rate and the cost of a first-class, high grade, up-to-date, easy moving, strong and durable wheelbarrow is in most cases less than you would have to pay in your own town. Discounts allowed on lots of 3 or more. ‘‘Northwestern’’ Sterling Quality Wheelbarrows CONCRETE BARROW NO. 5816. The construction is of the very best throughout. The handles are clear bone dry maple and are connected with very best forged steel wheel guards. The wheel guards give you the advantage of being able to dump the contents by resting the wheelbarrow on the wheel guards when tilting. It is equipped with our famous patent handle clamp, elimi- nating the danger of handle breakage and is in every way of the best possible construction. The legs are of heavy channel iron with angle iron cross braces and also a V brace at the back. It has 1142x% tires with a capacity of 4% cubic feet. It is especially designed for the handling of concrete and will prove extremely long lived and durable. It has all the merits combined in other make wheelbarrows and has distinctive feeatures of its own which recommend its use. It has a 16 gauge steel tray which is heavily braced to the handles at the front; is strongly riveted; has tray wedges and heavy rim, and it is built in such a way that the top of the tray is level when moving the wheel- barrow. Weight... Price. No. 5816-—S85 (Ibs... ic... 5 oe bee ns see $7.20 CONCRETE CART NO. 3. This barrow is built with the same capacity as the No. 1, that is, it will handle 6 cu. ft. of thin, sloppy concrete or 7 ft. of dry material. It weighs 200 pounds, has 14 gauge steel tray reinforced with angle iron around the top, with forged corners. It is in every way similar to concrete wheel- barrow No. 1, but is made with a rounded bottom, which is especially desirable in handling a stiff dry mixture. You can dump this concrete in minimum time and handle it with an ease which will surprise you. The wheels are 30 inches in diameter and 2 inches wide, and it will, therefore, travel over the ordinary ground without sinking, a most desirable feature in easy handling. It has heavy steel legs, is equipped with patent bearings, and is in every way a desirable and satisfactory barrow. It has not a single ob- contains all of the new improvements and will carry the load on incline or decline or if desired can be turned clear excellent satisfaction. jectionable feature, over. It pushes easily and will give Weight. Price. No. 583—2Z00 IDS 0.68 55 oo vce als de een $28.50 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Concrete Working Tools. Both Ends Curved. Length, 6 inches; Width, 2% inches; Groove, % inch. Price. No. 591—WNickel Plated .......$0.57 No. 59X01—Aluminum 1:14 Dameoo0l—Bbronze <«....% 066. 1.32 Both Ends Curved. Length, 9 inches; Width, 3 inches; Groove, % inch. Price. No. 5919—Nickel Plated... .$0.84 No. 59X019—Aluminum ...... 1.50 No. SOO bI—Bronze’ .. 65... 1.80 Width, 2% Length, 6 inches; inches. Price No. 592—Nickel Plated..... $0.57 No. 59X02—Aluminum ....... 1.14 No. DIOZ——BrOnZe. 6s, owe ce ts 1.32 Length, 6 inches; Width, 3 inches. Price No 594—Nickel Plated..... $0.66 No. 59X04—Aluminum ....... i tliz¢ No. DIV4=——BTONZEs rons oc. s+ 3 1.41 Jointers Curbing Edgers. Length, 6 inches; Width, 3% inches; Radius, 1% inches. Price. No. 59100—Nickel Plated. ..$1.20 No. 59X0100—Aluminum ..... 1.50 No. 590200—Bronze ........ 1.80 One End Straight. Length, 8 inches; Width, 1% inches; Groove, % inch. Price. No. 5942—Nickel Plated... .$0.66 No. 59X042—Aluminum ...... ila eg No. 59042—-Bronze ......... 1.41 Driveway Groovers (Similar in Appearance to Above.) One End Straight. Length 6 inches; Width, 3 Groove, % inch. inches; Price. No. 5925—Nickel Plated... .$0.66 No. 59X025—Aluminum ...... 1.17 No. Dio UiZo——_- BrONZOme rien 1.41 Length, 8 inches; Width, 1% inches. Price. No. 59388—Nickel Plated... .$0.66 No. 59X038—Aluminum ...... 1.17 No. 59038—Bronze ......... 1.41 34-Inch Edgers (Similar in Appearance to Above.) Length, 8 inches;; Width, 1% inches. Price. No. 5939—Nickel Plated... .$0.66 No. 59X089—Aluminum ...... 1.17 No. 59039—==Bronze |... =... a6 1.41 Bevel Edgers. Length, 6 inches; Width 2%, inches; Bevel, % inch. Price. No. 5940—Nickel Plated... .$0.57 No. 59X040— =— Ha Clitwase ensues: ssa cheliey- $0.99 Aluminum Hawks. Price No. 0153— Size, 13x13 .cee... . $2.76 No. 6171—Size, 131%x13%..... 2.82 No. 6154—Size, 14x14......... 2.91 Adjustable Curbing Edger. Width, 2 inches; Length, 7 inches; 1% inch Turned Edge with Radius of 1 inch; Adjustable to % inch Play. RL Ge LEE AE AE AF AE A AE AA AE ID AE AT I LEK IEE AA I This tool is recommended for its gauging qualities. Resting on side frame of curbing, the operator is as- sured of a level facing on curb—pro- ducing true work with ease in half the ; floral d Price ae 0 LOC erp cueoe: No. 6159—Size, 10x4, Corru- No?) 64 C—Cast) Tron. oc cu.te yes $1.35 Gated” . ces eels teres $2.01 Now 678 —Bronzee ei octon ck sci 2.07 No. 6152—Size, 12x414%%4, Smooth. 2.01 Page 62 ‘‘Northwestern’’ Concrete Working Tools Line Rollers. Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches; Grooves 1-6 inch apart. Price. No. 6220—Nickel Plated..... $3.99 No. 62020—Bronze .......... 12.00 Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches; Grooves, % inch apart. Price. No. 6230—Nickel Plated..... $3.99 No. 62030—Bronze .......... 12.00 Cast Tampers. Price. No. 62138—-Size, 6x8; Wt., 16.$1.29 No. 6221—Size, 8x8; Wt., 19. 1.50 No. 6214—Size, 8x10; Wt., 23. 1.80 No. 6222—Size, 10x10; Wt., 27. 2.01 No. 6231—Size, 6x8; Wt.,12. 0.99 No. 6232—-Size, 8x8; Wt., 13. 1.20 No. 62383—Size, 8x10; Wt., 15. 1.41 No. 6234—Size, 10x10; Wt., 17. 1.59 Pein End Tampers. Large End, 3x4; Pein End, 1x4; No. 6235—Price 4-ft. Rollers Indentation Rollers. Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches; Grooves, 1 inch apart. Price. No. 6215—Nickel Plated..... $3.99 No. 62015—Bronze, 3). ses 12.009 Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches: Grooves, % inch apart. Price. No. 6270—Nickel Plated..... $6.99 No. 62070—Bronze .......... 13.98 Tampers Steel Face Tampers. Price. No. 6268—Size, 8x8; Wt., 15.$1.80 No. 6269—Size, 10x10; Wt., 18. 2.01 Driveway Rollers. Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches; between Grooves, 2 inches. Price. No. 6216—Nickel Plated... $3.99 No, 6201.6——Bronzes ose 12.00 Length, 10 inches; Diameter, 4 inches; between Grooves, 3 inches. Price. No. 6256—Nickel Plated..... $3.99 No. 62056—Bronze .....2,.5. 12.00 Round Tampers. Price. No. 6272—Size, 6 inch diam.; Wt., 15.%. <2 eee 1.41 No. 62738—Size, 7 inch diam.; AWa eee BN . 1.59 ‘‘Northwestern’”’ NAME STAMPS. Every sidewalk or paving contractor has use for name stamps of some kind or other. The letters are made out of bronze and are shaped so as to draw away from the green cement easily and to leave clear cut and attractive looking letters. These stamps will serve to give publicity to your work which you could not hope to receive in any other way. Special designs will be made when diagram is furnished. PRICES. The following prices include 25 letters or less and for each additional letter add as per the prices shown for separate letters. Price, Additional 25 Letters or Less. Each. Letters, Each. No. 631—3¢ and 14-inch Letters, IBPONRZe wre eee aah ce $3.09 $0.09 No. 632—5£-inch Letters, Bronze... 3.99 12 No. 633— 34-inch Letters, Bronze.. 5.40 18 No. 634—1-inch Letters, Bronze... 6.24 21 INDENTATION LETTERS. The use of indentation letters is justly popular because they can be procured and arranged by anyone on a piece of wood or in any way that is desired. These are fastened to a board by means of lugs, which are cast on the back of the letters and are very extensively used for street signs, name stamps, apartment houses, etc. They can be changed over very quickly into a new word or new design at no additional expense. Size No. 635—1 14-inch, Bronze No. 636—3-inch, Bronze No. 637—4-inch, Bronze No. 638—6-inch, Bronze Concrete Working Tools WALL PLUGS. Wall plugs are for the purpose of nailing casings, frame, The boring out of mortar joints to insert wooden ete. plugs is quite expensive and unsatisfactory. These wall plugs are placed by the mason as the wall is laid up. Thev are rust proof, never shrink, can not get loose and have a positive grip on the nail, making a permanent fastening. They are used in all high grade construction work and are sold in boxes of 500 each. PRICES. No. 6314—Weigh 80 Ibs. per M................ $15.00 Size, 234 inches long, 214 inches wide. Length in the wall, 214 inches. Discounts allowed in lots over 1000. PLAIN BRASS LETTERS. These letters are cast with lugs on the back for em- bedding in cement or nailing to wood. They are about 1% inch thick and of polished brass and very attractive for street numbers, names of apartments, names of streets, buildings, ete. Size Price No. 6310—2-inch, Bronze ......... $0.24 No. 6311—3-inch, Bronze ......... 39 No. 6312—4-inch, Bronze ......... .66 No. 6313—6-inch, Bronze ......... -90 NORTHWESTERN EXPANDED METAL, Expanded metal is the most satisfactory material ever used for plastering lath, stucco work, reinforcing in tile, burial vaults, sidewalks, flooring, roofing, pavements, culverts, etc. permanent fire proof reinforcing as well as a holding device for con- coming extensive and it gives an economical, crete which can not be duplicated by any other kind of material. The use of our expanded metal for stucco houses is be- “Northwestern” expanded metal requires’ less plaster per yard than any other form, and is made in small enough mesh so that it will save you from one to two-thirds of the material, because none drops behind to be wasted. NMAAMAAAAN \ A WY i /\ AY vi 4 Ss ~~ vei