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Warping of Castings – Whip-hoist

Warping of Castings

See STRAIGHTENING CASTINGS.

Wash for Cores.--See CORE-WASH.

Waster

A bad casting, so called, in some localities.

Water-core Barrel

See ORDNANCE.

Water-pipes

See CAST-IRON PIPES.

Water-proof Cement

See CEMENT.

Water-sprinkler

See SPRINKLING-POT.

Wax-modelling

See STATUE-FOUNDING.

Wedgwood-ware

Porcelain made by the firm of Wedgwood at Burslum, Staffordshire, England. Josiah Wedgwood created the art in Britain. See POTTERY-MOULDING.

Wheel-moulding Machines

See MOULDING-MACHINES.

Wheel-pits

See CAR-WHEELS.

Whetstone

A hone or smooth flat stone for sharpening edge-tools. See TURKEY-STONE.

Whip-hoist

A small single block-and-tackle for quick hoisting of light loads. See CRANES.