Winch
The common winch for well purposes is simply an axle on which the rope is wound by means of a crank at one or both ends. For heavier purposes, gearing is employed in their construction, to obtain an increased power. See STEAM-WINCH.
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The common winch for well purposes is simply an axle on which the rope is wound by means of a crank at one or both ends. For heavier purposes, gearing is employed in their construction, to obtain an increased power. See STEAM-WINCH.