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Turners' Cement

Melt togethpitch, 1/2 ounce; stir in the mixture some very fine brick-dust to give it a body. If too soft, add more resin; if too hard, more wax.

When nearly cold, make it up into cakes or rolls for use. Used for fastening wood on a turner's chuck. 2229. Temporary Cement for Opticians, Jewelers, &c. A temporary cement to fix optical glasses, stones, jewelry, &c., on stocks or handles for the purpose of painting, repairing, or ornamenting, is made by melting together at a good heat, 2 ounces resin, 1 drachm wax, and 2 ounces whitening; with this applied to the article when heated, a secure hold may be obtained, unfixed at pleasure by heat. 1 CEMENTS AND UNITING BODIES.

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