THE LEADINC TOPIC OF THE DAY! 
 
 PICKETT’S PATENT AUTOMATIC TRESTLE! 
 
 Pronounced by all who have seen it to be the Finest construction of the kind known. 
 
 Having every necessary improvement. 
 
 Its chief attraction is the readiness with which it is 
 erected without the use of Nails. T lie main Rail or 
 Extension can be so adjusted as to extend from 10 to 14 ft. 
 as desired, being all that is necessary for any building. 
 
 The above figures represent the exact position of the Plastering Trestle when erected on six uprights. The Figure 
 No. I, giving an End View, and No. 2, giving the Side View. The Trestle as erected on Automatic uprights, has for 
 its necessaiy use, five extension rails, which are adjustable. These five rails can act on four automatic uprights, instead of 
 six, as shown in the figure. The uprights on each end of the rails are attached by side lashes, which are connected with 
 the uprights by the use of King Bolts, to make steady the Trestle. Tiie side lashes being so attached to the uprights as 
 to be always in the required position, ready for use. In fitting up Mills or moving Machinery this Trestle is unequalled — 
 extending from 3 ft. wide to 14 feet long, when erected. Have also an excellent Trestle for cleaning Rotundas, which can 
 be erected in 6 feet stories — the entire height 3(54 ft and 64 ft wide. The plastering Trestle is also supported in the cen- 
 ter by an adjustable upright, so as to make it equal if not superior to the Bricklayers’ Trestle. This upr’g’.it is 6 feet 3 in. 
 high, but is so arranged as to extend to 10 ft. 7 in. high 
 
 bar of uprights and padlocks, necessary to it- u-j. In erecting the Brick-layers’ Trestle both rails are made secure by the 
 use of a dog, which is confined by a movable thumb-screw. 
 
 Figure No. 2, represents the exact construction of the Chimney Trestle, which only those who use it can'compreheml 
 its great usefulness. It has three uprights and three pudlocks, all being automatic. Farmers pronounce it the finestartich 
 known in their Orchards, for Gathering Fruit, and all such purposes, varving in height according to the desire of the user 
 The above described Trestles are manufactured and readv for use, and on exhibition at 
 
 PICKETTS’ Manufacturing Establishment, 126 North Main St., Akron, O., 
 
 Over Dick & Miles. 
 
 Parties desiring to Build on a Royalty are invited to call immediately. 
 

 
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