(130) In Fig. 65 is given a side elevation of one side of a carding engine, in which the bend is made in an entirely different manner to any previously described. This is really a revival of a plan which was suggested many years ago by James Smith, of Deanston, but which was dropped on account of certain difficulties in adjustment which are now overcome. The machine as illustrated is made by Mr. Samuel Brooks, and is nearly the latest form put on the market. The pedestal =A= has a circular flange formed on it about midway of its length, to which a bush =C= can be bolted by the three bolts =M=. The bush is placed over the inner boss of the pedestal, and can be set in its proper position, which may be ascertained at any time by the pin =J=, passing through a hole in the pedestal flange and one in the bush when the latter is quite concentric with the cylinder, and only then. On this bush a wheel =D=, with a flat periphery, is fitted and revolves. The periphery =E= of this wheel sustains the flats =F=, the traverse of which cause it to rotate at precisely the same circumferential speed as that of the flats. The friction of the flat ends is in this way avoided, which is claimed as one of the important features of the new arrangement. When the machine is new the diameter of the wheel =D= is of the exact size needed to sustain the flats, and keep the wire points the requisite distance apart, theoretically, 1/1000th inch. But when the wire has worn and has been re-ground, it is, of course, necessary to reset the flats. This is effected by means of the milling cutters =G=, placed as shown, which can be set in by the arrangement shown in side elevation in Fig. 66, and in partial section in Fig. 67. The cutter =G= is fixed on a shaft borne by the bracket =F=, which is attached to the bend, and is moved inwards in a radial line by the screw =H=, the latter being arranged on the micrometer principle. The screw is threaded 25 to the inch, and the worm wheel =I= has 20 teeth. The rotation of the latter one tooth implies a corresponding movement of the cutter =G= 1/500th inch. By subdividing the disc =K= on the spindle carrying the worm =L=, as much as desired, the cutters can be moved in or out to a very slight but ascertainable degree. A similar arrangement is fitted to the bush =C=, by which when unlocked it can be lowered as desired.