The Phonogram (1902-08)

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sign of imperfection, such as a hair crack or a failure to meet the gauge test, are rejected. The Blanks are now ready for the important work of making the Master Records. This we have already seen. We have caught up with our story, and have really finished it. But before leaving, let us have a look into the mammoth machine shops. Just the same as any other big shop, to the uninitiated ; full of belts, pulleys, lathes, presses and busy workmen. Here are made the three hundred and odd separate parts that make up the Phonograph. Each man and each machine has an appointed part to play: how well they do it is attested by the final results. Phonographs are made with the accuracy of a scientific instru- ( To be continued. )