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CATALOGUE OF

The Century Cement Machine Company

MANUFACTURERS OF

The Hercules

Cement Stone Machine

Rochester, N. Y., U. S. A. 1907

Cable Address — “HERCULES” Western Union Code.

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X producing this, our catalogue for 1907, we do so feeling assured that a careful perusal of its pages cannot help but be of interest to all associated with the manufacture of concrete stone. W'hen we built the first 1 lercides niaehine. nearb- four years ago, the cenient block was in its infancy and considered b)’ many simph’ an experiment. .Since then, howcwer, they ha\’e proven their true walue, and to-da)' concrete blocks ha\'e become as staple a building material as stone, brick or lumber.

With the ad\'ent of the block came innumerable machines for their manufacture, the great majority absolutely worthless and destined to be short-lived. khe I fercules. built along eorrect lines, came quickly into popvdar favor, and the demand for them from that day to this has been fast and unceasing. Like the Cement block, the I lercules machine is no longer an experiment — it has been thoroughly tested and tried, and its merits pro\'en be\ond a doubt.

In re-designing this machine for 1907 e\'eiw part has been carefully considered, and where no changes ha\e been made, it is because the older form has j^roven its competenc)' for the \vork it had to do, but where an improvement was j)ossible. eveiw detail has been carefully worked out and re-designed in order to make the 1007 1 lercules suj^erior to any ever before built.

Our machine is planned and built with a \’iew to producing stone of the very highest c|uality. Lack of com])licated mechanism, together with capacit\’ for producing an unlimited number of sizes and designs, have long marked it as the most desirable machine to install.

This catalogue contains illustrations of the latest Hercules machine and its product, and is intended to aj^peal to the reason of reasonable people. If on an\' ])oints it is obscure, we shall appreciate the opjjortunity of making it i)lain b}- corrc.s]Dondence with you.

Respectfull} .

Rochester. X.

CKXTURV CHMKXT MACH I XL CO.

The Hercules Cement Stone Machine

Model 1907

Kquipped with One Pair L Arms

Plates attached for making Rock Face Stone X" high, 10" wide, 20" long.

Equipped wnth Two Pair L Arms

Plates attached for making Stone 8" high. 10" wide, H:>" long and Stone 8" high, 10" wide, 22" long.

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Construction

In the devcloiMnent of tlie Hercules machine our aim has been to j)rocluce one simple in operation, durable in construction, and capal^le of j^roducing an unlimited numloer of sizes and designs of stone. Just how well we have succeeded we lea\’e to the reader to decide.

Not a chain, spring, lever or pin enters into its make-up. There are no Simplicity o-ears to clog with cement — no unwieldlv weights to lift and

adjust — no friction, consecjuently no wearing of parts; in fact, no intricate mechanism whatever to get out of order and annoy the operator. We know you will agree with us that simplicity in cement working machinery is a most important feature.

d'he durability of the machine is guaranteed. All parts have been

Durability

carefully considered, and where unusual strength is demanded, selected

materials have been used and applied in a scientific manner. The frame of the machine is inade from high-grade iron. The main shaft (i 3/^ inches in dianreter), together with all rods is of the very best quality cold-rolled steel, and handsomely nickeled. Hea\'y steel bolts are used throughout. All plates and cores are made sufficiently heavy to withstand any strain in tamping.

The unlimited range of sizes and designs that can be produced on Adaptability Hercules make it the most desirable machine to install. It is

adaptable for the making of every size, design or shape of block, as well as W'ater- tables. Sills, Lintels, Steps, etc., up to six feet in length. The ornamental features alone are such as to make it an absolute necessity in every complete block plant.

All parts are interchangeable. Changes from one size or design to another are ([uickly and easily made, d'his places }'ou in a position to supjDly the demand for an)' size or design of stone that may be required.

Method of Operation

Ready for Material.

This shows the machine set up and ready for the Material, the Swinging or Core Door forming the front of mould, the Wooden Pallet the back, while the Face or Impression Plate is on the bottom. Sixteen and twenty-inch long Blocks have one Core Hole, twenty-four and thirty-two-inch long Blocks have two Core Holes.

First operation in tamping. The Facing Material, generally composed of two parts tine sand to one part Portland ( ement. is mixed rather dry and placed in the ma- chine in just sutticient ciuantity to nicely cover the Face Plate. This is not tamped, howev er, until a quantity of the coarser backing has been placed on top, up to and even with the bottom of the Core Hole in the Swinging Door. Tamp the coarser material thoroughly opposite Core Hole only, leaving ends and space between the Cores loose.

l amping Coarse Material Into Facing.

Showing method of placing Cores, which are easily and quickly inserted by hand, through the holes in the Core Door, resting on the material which has been tamped smooth. After Cores have been inserted the balance of mould is filled with the coarse material, meanwhile tamping thoroughly.

Inserting the Core.

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Method of Operation— Continued

Finishing Back of Block.

Siiioothiny- off back of Block w ith trowel or straight edge. If back of Block is de- sired especially smooth, a small quantit}' of the tine Facing can be sprinkled on, giving a perfect finish to back of Block.

Making of Block is now completed. The man at the rear of machine tips mould back on frame by aid of top rod. 'i'he Block now rests on Wooden Pallet in same position as when placed in the wall.

Revolving Mould.

Cores now stand in a perpendicular po- sition, preventing any liability of sagging of back of Block when wet mixture is used. ,\11 fores are tapered, thus allowing for easv removal.

Simple Method of Removing Core.

Method of Operation-Continued

Keleasing Face Core Door and Eiuls.

Release Mould Plate Clamps, raise Core 1 )oor and with knee against Face Plate, open Cams which hold Face Plate in position, letting Face Door back gently against the Brackets. ( )pen End 1 )oors.

Hercules Blocksare noted for their clean sharp edges, perfect appearance and exact- ness in size.

Block Completed Ready for Removal.

Forremox ing Blocks a specially-designed carrier has been constructed. It is strong, durable and easy to handle.

Method of Removal.

Two Machines in One

Doubling Capacity Doubles Income.

The Hercules is so constructed as to allow of its being operated either single or double.

Operating most important feature. In order to manufacture two stone of the same or

Double Arms different sizes or designs on the one machine at one time, all that is necessary is to add an extra pair of L arms. In operating double arms each block is made entirely independent of the other. This doubles your capacity without necessitating the purchase of an additional machine and is a point not co\ered bv any other make, but is a most \aluable one for conservative buyers to consider.

Those prospective operators desiring to start in a small way can do so b\' installing the machine ec]uipped with one pair of 1, arms for turning out one block at a time, increasing their output graduall}’ according to the demand. An extra pair of L arms can be added at any time for SolblHi. Two sets of 1. arms are included in outht A. This double arm arrangement not onl\' doubles )'our capacity, but the amount of labor rec|uired is much less than would be necessar\- to operate two separate machines.

The number of stone that can be produced in a day depends entirely on the system employed in the various plants. It has been and is still the custom with man_\- manufacturers of cement block machinery to make unwarranted claims as to the speed of their res|recti\e machines. Oftentimes the number of stone that can be produced in a day has been so exaggerated as to appear absoluteU' ridiculous to anyone at all familiar with the handling of cement. 'I'he first consideration should always be i/i/ci/i/y, and the speed should be judged on the basis of ,qoot/ stone only.

In order that the reader ma\' in no way be misled regarding the Hercules, we gi\e below a few random reports received by us from actual working plants located in different sections. If you so desire, we will gladly furnish the names of these parties and man\' more, in order that vou can by personal investigation learn the truth of our statements.

Results

Bona-fide Statements

Rirniinghaiii. Ala. Hath. X. V. Greeiisburg. I'a. Lakewood, ( >hio. Alseii, N.

('•reeley. fof. Casanova. \’a. West Pittston, Pa. Kochester, X'.

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Id'J size S X in X 'in.

Ksp '• “ size S x In x dd and 44 blocks S x .S x "Zd in one d.iy.

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1 block iS X in x lii e\ erv '■'> minutes.

1 l.'i Zd" blocks per dav. .’> men.

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Water Tables, Sills, Lintels, and Coping

Cement Water tables, Window Sills and Lintels

Are in sleatl) demand for all classes of buildings, and every up-to date stone plant should be prepared to supply them on short notice. 'J'he Hercules places you in a position to meet this growing demand. Ho not be misled into the belief that you can produce this class of stone by using wooden forms or that a separate machine is necessary. I'he Hercules is the only machine fulfilling these requirements, making \N'ater Tables. .Sills, Lintels, etc,, up to si.\ feet long, ten inches high and twelve inches wide, or as much smaller as desired. This class of stone is produced e.\act in measurement and true in form. The manner in which it is made allows for the use of re-inforcement when necessary. The entire operation is exactly the same as that employed in making ordinary blocks.

Simple adjustments allow for making various sizes. 'I'he length can be reduced at any time by merely setting the End Plates at the required distance. 'Fhe height is reduced by using the U’ater 'J’able adjustments, which are attached to the L arm (see cut above) and on which the pallet rests. By raising these adjusters the pallet is forced forward sufficiently to make any height desired. This allows for the use of one size of pallet for all sizes of stone.

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Water Tables, Sills, Lintels and Coping

liclow will be found illustrations showing a \ ariet_\' of ornamental features that can be easily developed by the use of the Water I'able plates.

Above illustration shows plain Water 'J'able with small do-degree bevel made by using a strip of wood cut to the proper angle and inserted in the bottom of mould. In preparing these strips for use, it is acbisable to have them as free from knots or imperfections as possible. A coating of sliellac will piexent the raising of the grain and give it a perfectly smooth appearance. We advise this method owing to its being inexpensive. Were iron inserts used, it would require the purchasing of \arious styles and lengths which would naturally add to the cost of equi|nnent.

Above illustration shows plain Water Table with rounded edge — made in same manner as abo\e described.

Abo\ e illustration shows Moulding formed by use of wooden strip of which a \ ariety of designs can be found in any up-to-date lumber yard.

Section of Block showing coarse Aggregate mixed wet--'rhis is a Concrete Block.

As a Building Material

Section of Block with Sand alone as Aggregate mixture only dampened--'rhis is NO'I' a Concrete lilock.

'I'he Concrete Block is no longer an experiment, it has been tested and proven its true worth as a high-class building material. A few years ago, owing to lack of confidence in their .stability, concrete blocks were only used in the construction of light founda- tions and small buildings. 'I'o-day. however, they are playing a most important part in the building of churches, factories, ware-houses, public buildings, theatres, etc. The properly made concrete block is in steady demand and tinds a ready sale, while poorly made blocks are a drug on the market. In under- taking the manufacture of high-class stone, the first requirement is to secure a machine so constructed as to turn out stone that is attractive in appearance, true to measure and capable of fulfilling the demands of the most particular builder.

The stone most attractive in appearance are those made by tamping directly on the face Appearance inipression plate. This gives a sharp, clean-cut impression of the design and also allows for the use of a special, fine, rich mixture for the face of the block and a coarser mixture for the back. Stone made with this rich face mixture will naturally repell moisture to a much greater extent than those made of one material throughout.

The use of crushed stone or coarse material for the back of the block effects a great sav- ^ ing in cement and at the same time gives a much stronger stone than where sand and cement alone are used. Blocks made of sand and cement alone and merely dampened are not concrete blocks, but on the contrary simply sand blocks. The very term “Concrete” suggests coarse material and plenty of water. It has been proven by actual tests that blocks composed of this coarser wet mixture (five- to-one) will out-test by far a sand block mixed damp made three-to-one. The making of a truly concrete block on all types of machines is not possible. In fact the Hercules is the 07tly machine so constructed as to allow for the use of a really wet mixture. Machines of the side face tvqre compel Comparison grade of material throughout. This must naturally be mixed very dry in

order to prevent sticking or adhering to the plates. Other machines that tamp on the face plate but insert and remove the cores from the side are also compelled to use a dry mixture, as otherwise the block would fall out of shape the moment the core was removed. The use of a wet mixture is made possible with the Hercules owing to the fact that the cores while inserted from the side, are removed from the top.

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More

Impervious to Moisture

Saves

Material

Filling Voids

A Perfect Face is Obtained by Facing

In the making of all grades of stone it becomes absolutely necessary to properly proportion the different aggregates. This applies to stone made entirely of sand as well as those made by using the coarser materials, and all stone makers should, in order to produce a first-class product, pay particular attention to this very important point.

To properly estimate the correct amount of cement to use in order to fill all \-oids, the following plan will be found simple and effective: Supposing for example, the mixture is to be five-to-one composed of sand and crushed stone or gravel. Take 21 quarts of sand, TV quarts crushed stone or gravel ] to V-inch in size, and one quart crushed stone or gravel up to one inch in size. Place the above, thoroughly mixed, into a receptable holding five quarts or more. Level off the mixture and add water until it appears on the surface. The amount of water used will give the required amount of cement necessary to proper!}' fill all voids. In the event of the mixture requiring more than one quart of water, it is a sign that your aggregate is too coarse for a five-to-one mixture. This being the case it becomes necessary to lessen the amount of the coarser material, adding its equivalent in finer material. Continue along these lines until one quart of water proves sufficient to fill all voids.

The perfect filling of voids gives perfect concrete and produces the water-proof block.

In order to produce stone that is to be uniform in strength and appearance, the materials must be carefully measured. Map-hazard methods will surely result in producing a most unsatisfactory product. We give below some simple dependable suggestions that will prove of great benefit if carefully followed.

Provide a box (12" scjuare and 12" deep) which will hold one cubic foot, also a

bottomless box (2-C long. 2' wide, 12" deep) which will hold five cubic feet. Apph'

the results obtained from test for filling voids given above, using your materials in proportion according to the results of your test, the smaller box serving as the measure. In case you are

using sand and gravel direct from the bank, which however, we do not advise, the larger box only will

be required. After this has been filled with the materials, it can be lifted away, lear ing the materials properly measured, ready for thorough mixing dry.

After mixing, the cement is added in the quantity required which has been ascertained from the void

test.

Measuring

Aggregates

These suggestions may to many appear lengthy and unnecessary, but we ha\ e gone into details for the reason that we feel that the business is of sufficient importance to call for the utmost care on the part of everyone engaged in the manufacture of this kind of building material and the best machine can onl\' produce according to the materials used.

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Pallets

In ihe manufacture of stone l)Oth iron and wood pallets are used. Wood is cheaper than iron and when properl\- made, wooden pallets give the liighest satisfaction. The material will not adhere to wooden pallets and they are lighter and easier to handle.

W'e recommend the use of wooden pallets with the Hercules machine and a sample is alwat s included with every outfit. The matter of expense in pallets is well worth considering. Many machines are offered that compel the use of expensive iron pallets. This is due to the fact that the tamping comes directly on the pallet, which must necessarily be of iron in order to stand the constant strain, whereas with the Hercules the pallet merely serves as a receptacle for the block when completed.

( )ccasionally builders will specify blocks having bofh horizontal and Horizontal and Vertical vertical air chambers. This special style of block can be easily supplied Air Chamber tit any time by the adding of small half-round pieces of wood to the

regular pallets, as per cut abo\ e.

n * f i\/f 1 • * producing concrete blocks depends entirely on the cost of materials in

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difterent sections and the systems employed in the various plants. W e give below

an average estimate of the quantity of materials required in the making of certain sizes of stone. Jly

applying the cost of cement and sand in a given locality together with the cost of labor, it is possible to

arrive at a fair estimate as to cost.

Average Amount of Materials Required for Making Concrete Blocks

based on composition :

Cement required for Facing, about . . . . sacks

“ “ “ Backing .... 10 “

Sand “ “ Facing, “ .... 5 cu. feet

Hand-mixed — employing three men.

Udll produce about 110 blocks 8x8 x 10 “ “ “ 98 “ 8 X s X do

( Facing .... d to 1 f Backing . . . .n to 1

Sand required for Backing about .... do cu. feet Crushed Stone or Cravel for Back- ing. about do cu. feet

Will produce about 79 “ S x s x gq

“ “ “ .50 “ 8 X X X Od

Time required for making depends on manner of handling and arrangement of plant. A safe estimate would be from 0 to 5 minutes per block, according to size. See page 9.

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Colored Stone

Colored concrete blocks can be made to represent practically an\’ kind of natural stone and Coloring profitable feature for everyone to consider, as colored stone properly made always finds

a ready sale Many buildings erected witli other materials owe their attractiveness to the fact that colored concrete stone has been used effective!)- for trimmings, etc.

^ . f coloring of stone it is ach isable to use mineral colorings rather than those made

_ from chemicals as colorings made from chemicals are always more or less uncertain and

Coloring i-i;;ive in some instances been known to effect the cement itself. Colorings naturally add somewhat to the cost of stone and this additional cost is greatly increased where it becomes necessary to color the entire block. Cnder the Hercules method of manufacture it is only necessary to mix a very small amount of coloring with the facing material and as a result, manufacturers operating the Hercules machines are always in a position to defy competitioii in this line, colored stone being produced at a \-er\- slight ach ance in cost over the regular stone.

. For the proper curing of blocks a suitable jdace should be provided, one that will afford |n'o-

* tection from the sun and dry winds, blocks should not be removed from under cover until at least seven days have elapsed since the making. In the event of your not having sufficient shelter to protect all the blocks made in seven days, it is advisable to remove a (iuantit\- of the older blocks each day to a suitable place where they should be covered with canvas, straw or some such materials which w ill hold moisture and protect them from the elements.

In following the latter plan, it is well in placing the blocks in tiers to place pieces of lath between each stone, as this protects the stone and allows for thorough spra\ing.

Spraying should be commenced about twelve hours after a block has been made and be

continued for from seven to ten days. Spraying should not be neglected. It is well to

Spraying

give this into the hands of one responsible person who will see that it is regularly and thoroughly done. Good stone can only be produced b\- proper curing. Pallets can be safely removed from the blocks at the end of three days.

Blocks should never be used in buildings until the\- are at least from dd to d,ii days old. Green blocks placed in a wall are very liable to crack from shrinkage.

Taken Direct from Stone made on the Hercules Machine

The real \alue of a cement block machine is based entirely upon what it is capable of produc- ^ ing in the way of sizes and designs. Judging a machine from the standpoint of its purchase price alone is a mistake often made by many prospective buyers. Many machines, apparently cheap at first cost have proven so limited as to the sizes and designs they make as to be practically worthless to the operator of any up-to-date stone plant. Those purchasing machines simply on account of cheapness in price are very apt to find themselves so handicapped by the limited variety it is possible to produce as to make the purchase of additional machines imperative. After the required number of machines for the making of the various sizes and designs of stone have been purchased, each at a cost probably exceeding the original in price, it soon becomes apparent to the operator that his investment, though small at the start, has in the end proven the most expensive. Here is where the unlimited features of our Hercules machine stand out most forcibly and stamp it as the one machine to buy.

The Hercules is so constructed that any size or design can be attached to the machine originally purchased. Bear in mind we have but the one size of machine and on this can be made stone of any length up to six feet. These machines can be purchased with any equipment desired.

Our Rock Face designs are perfect reproductions of cut stone, made direct from the Our Designs stone itself by our own process. They are sharp, clean-cut and pleasing to the eye. The finish on plates for producing other designs are of an equally high standard.

Compliments we have received from architects and users prove conclusively that our efforts to pro- duce a truly desirable product have not been in vain.

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Mortar Joint

particular point is

W'e have so arranged the Hercules machine that all stone is produced so as to allow one-quarter of an inch for mortar joint in both height and length. The value of this readd\- appreciated by architects and builders, as it assists them greath' in estimating.

Showing Broken Range Effect Made by LTing Water Table and One Face Design, No. XH.sl.

The Cost of The Hercules.

Hercules machines are marketed by means of different outfits. Parts contained in each are fully set forth on this and following page. The prices given are our very best and are f. o. b., Rochester, N. Y. These prices are subject to a discount of two per cent, when cash accompanies order. This discount is also allowed on shipments made with sight draft attached to bill of lading, provided one-fourth cash accompanies order. Discounts will not be allowed under any other conditions.

Hercules Outfit No. A, Price $400.00.

Net F. O. B., Rochester, N. Y,

1 1 lercules Machine.

1 Rock Face Plate No. IP' ... .Size S" x Hi" 1 “ •• No. -IV .... " S" X -dd"

1 •• “ •* No. ;iF .... “ S" X -Jd"

1 •< “ No. XoTsA ....•• s" X :!-J"

Plain Face

1 Plain Face Plate No. !• Size 8" x lb"

1 “ •> “ No. lb “ s" X 2b"

Rock Tool Margin Face

1 Rock Pool Margin Face Plate

No. 5bbA Size s" x 20"

Fractionals

1 Fract'l Rock Face No. 21b 4 stone

4", S", l(f" long.

1 P'ract'l Rock Pace No. 2b0 4 stone

b". b". 12" long.

1 Fract'l Rock Tool Mar. No. 21^^ 4 stone

h". lb" long.

Swinging Core Plates

1 Swinging Core Plate No. 2b Size x lb"

1 No. TMT •• S" X 2b"

1 “ No. 21 *■ lb" x 20"

1 •• •• “ No. 510 N' X 24"

1 •< •• No. 52b . . . . lb"x24"

1 •• “ ■* No. 22. ... •• 12"x24"

1 “ •• No. 540 “ 8"x42"

Swinging Fractional Plates

1 Swinging Plate Fractional No. 211 ... .4 stone 4", 5", 10" long X S" wide.

1 Swinging Plate Fractional No. 212. .. 4 stone 4". 5", 8", 10" long X 10" wide.

1 Swinging Iffate P'ractional No. S14....4 stone b", b". 12" long X 8" wide.

1 Swinging Plate Fractional No. 81 5.... 3 stone b", b", 12" long X 10" wide.

1 Swinging Plate P'ractional No. 81b.... 4 stone 6", b". 12" long X 12" wide.

1 Swinging Plate Fractional No. 157 . . . 3 stone 5", 5", 10" long X 10" wide.

Rock End Plates

2 Rock End No. 200 Size 8" x 8"

1 “ “ No. 205 “ 8" X 10"

1 “ “ No. 20b “ 8" X 12"

Rock Tool Margin End Plates

1 Rock Tool IMargin End No. 510. .Size 8" x 10"

Plain End Plates

1 Plain Pind No. 3b Size 8" x s"

1 “ “ No. 37 “ X lb"

1 '• “ No. 38 “ X" X 12"

Convex End Plates

2 Convex Pind Plates No. 4S . . . . .Size s" x s"

2 “ “ No. 40 “ S" X lb"

2 “ “ " No. 5b “ S" X 12"

Bay Window Sets

bay Window Sets Adjustable from 30 to 45 degrees. Rock Face Design, making both inside and outside angles.

Water Tables, Sills and Lintels

1 Plain Pace Plate No. Hibl Size Kt" x •>'

1 Swinging “ No. Ib02 “ 12" x b'

4 Dividing Plates for making shorter lengths 2 Pind Plates No. 10(13

Ornamental Frieze

1 Frieze Face Design No. !t7

1 Swinging Plate No. 05

2 Reversible Pinds No. 577

Cores

1 Core 8" x 8" x lb"

1 <• S" X X" X 20"

1 “ S"xl0"x2b"

2 s" X S" X 24"

2 “ x" X lb" X 24"

2 “ 8" X 12" X 24"

2 “ 8" X 8" X 32"

3 Dividing Plates

1 Pair Adjustable Bay Window Clamps

2 Block Handlers 2 Double Tampers

1 Sample Water Table Pallet

1 Sample Small Block Pallet

1 E.xtra Pair L arms

1 Pair Water Table Adjustments

1 Rod lb" to hold Swinging Plate to Face Plate

1 “ 2b" “ “

1 “ 24" “ “ “ '■ “

I i. >1 a >< »• “ “ “

1 “ (F “ “ W. Table “ “ “

2 Pairs Mould Plate Clamps

Regarding Special Outfits

Our rejjular oullUs are iiuule up in such a manner as to till tlie requirements of the majority of stone makers. It is. however, our desire to give e.\actly wliat is re(|uired at all times and to this end we will at am time cpiote prices on our machines with special outtits made up according to the wishes of any pro- ^pective buyer. In ordering special outfits, be sure to specify design of stone rec|uired together with height, width and thii kness.

Hercules Outfit No. B, Price $225.00

Net F. O. B., Rochester, N. Y.

1 Hercules M.uhine.

1 Rock Face Plate

No.

IF'.. Size

S" X

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1 Plain ••

Ne).

!». . “•

S" X

1(1"

1 Rock ••

No.

dF.. ••

S" X

dll"

1 Plain

No.

HI.. ••

8" X

d(i"

1 Foe)leel "

No.

1(1..

S" X

d(i"

1 .Swinging

No.

dll . . ••

8" X

1(1"

1

No.

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1

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1 Rock Fin el

No.

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S" X

8"

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No.

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s" X

111"

1 Plain "

No.

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S" X

S"

1

No.

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s" X

111"

1 Fooled

No.

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8" X

8"

1

No.

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s" X

10"

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No.

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8" X

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1 Rock Face Fractional. No.

dill, 4 stone,

4". .a"

S",

111".

1 F’ractie)nal Sw ing.

Plate.

wiele. No. dl 1

to match

No. -Jill.

1 Fractional Swing. Plate. 1 0" wide. No. ‘did to match No. dll).

d) Dividing Plates.

1 Plain Face Plate No. innf . Size 10" .\ O', for Water Fables. Sills, Ictc.

I Swinging Plate No. lOdd Size Id" x 0 , for

U’ater 'Fables, Sills. Ftc.

d Adjustable Dividing Fuels No. d I 7 . Size 10" x Id" for Water Tables. Sills, Ftc.

d Adjustable Dividing Fuels No. 004. . Size 0" x Id" for Water Tables, Sills, Ftc.

d Fuels for above. No. loo;j. Size 1 0" x 1 d" for Water 'Fables, .Sills, Fite.

1 Pair Water 'Fable Adjusters.

1 fore M" X S" X 10"

1 “ S" X s" X do"

1 “ s" X 10" X do"

I Double 'Famper.

1 block llaneller.

1 Small Sample Pallet.

1 Water 'Fable Pallet.

1 Pair Moidd I’late Clamps.

1 Rod 10" to hold .Swinging Plate to h'ace Plate.

1 Roel do" to holel Swinging Plate tee Face Plate.

1 Roel d4" to holel Fractional Swinging Plate to Face Plate.

1 Roel 0' to holel U’ater 'I'able .Swinging Plate to Face F’late.

I Handle Rod -V 0"

I 1 landle Rod 7'

Hercules Outfit No. C, Price $175.00.

Net F. O. B., Rochester, N. Y.

1

1 lercules Machine.

1

.Swinging F'ract. 8" wiele No. dl 1 to match No. dlo

1

Rock Face Plate

No.

IF'.. Size

8" x

Hi"

1

' “ HI" wiele No. did “ “ No. dlo

1

..

No.

dF'.. “

8" X

dll"

d

Dieiding Plates

1

Plain

No.

1(1.. “

8" X

dll"

1

Core 8" X 8" X Hi"

1

Rock Finel

No.

dim . . *•

8" X

8"

1

“ 8" X 8" X dO"

1

No.

dUo .

X

10"

1

“ 8" X HI" X dll"

1

Plain

No.

di;.. ••

8" X

8"

1

Double 'Famper.

1

..

No.

d 1 . . “

8" X

Hi"

1

Pair Moidd Plate Clamps.

.)

Convex ••

No.

48. ••

8" X

8"

1

Roel Hi" to holel .Swinging Plate to F’ace Plate.

•)

..

No.

4'.i.. “

8" X

10"

1

do" “ ••

1

.8winging

No.

do . . ■■

8" X

1 (•)"

1

“ d4" " “ F'ract. “ “

1

..

No.

bl 7 . . “

8" X

do"

1

Handle Roel d'. il"

1

No.

dl . . “

HI" X

dll"

Block Handler.

f

Rock Face F'ract. No.

dill

4 Stone 4".

.l". 8".

HI"

1

Sample Pallet.

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Hercules Special Outfit D for Trimmings.

This special outtit is arranged for the benefit of those wishing to engage in the making of this class of stone only, or for those using machines that are limited to the making of blocks alone. (Ireat pains have been taken to give a large variety but the outfit can be rearranged to suit the buyer at any time.

With the outht we supply one regular Hercules Machine ecpiipped with one pair L arms. Should the occasion demand, plates for the making of blocks can be added at any time. The outfit as made up includes parts for the making of the following styles of stone : —

Plain Face Water Tables, Sills, Lintels, Ktc.

Fancy Ornamental Frieze (any one design on opposite page).

Rock Face Lintel ( i’age ‘i’d ).

Rock Face Sill (Page 'I'l).

Rock I'ace Plain Margin Water Table (Page 'J'd).

Ornamental Fgg and Dart with Return Corner (Page 24).

Hercules Outfit No. D, Price $270.00

Net F. O. B., Rochester, N. Y",

1 Hercules Machine.

Water Tables, Sills, Lintels, Etc.

1 Plain Face Plate No. lllO] . , . Size lU" .\ iP

1 Swinging “ No. Indg... lo"x (F

2 .Adjustable Divid. Fnds No. 217.. " ld".\12"

2 “ No. (l".xl2"

2 Fnds for above No. Idhd. . •• Id" x 12"

1 Pair M ater Table .Adjusters.

Fancy Ornamental Frieze.

1 Frieze Face Design (selected from page 21)

1 •• .Swinging Plate No. PS.

o o

2 Reversible Ends to match face.

Rock Face Lintel Set.

1 Rock Face Lintel Plate No. 85b . . . Size 5' x s" 1 .Adjustable Div. End No. 857R.. '• .x 12" I “ •• “ No. 857L. . •• 8" X 12"

(Use Water Table Swing Plate No. 1(MI2).

Rock Face Sill Set.

1 Rock Face .Sill Plate No. Ibl . . Size 5" x 4'

2 Plain Find Plates No. Ibd. . . . “ 5" x b"

(Use Frieze Swing Plate No. P5).

Rock Plain Margin Water Table Set.

1 Rock Face Water 'Fable Plate No. Kill Size s" X 5'

1 Rock Find Plate for Return Corner No. Idld. (Use AA'ater 'Fable Swing No. 1002 and Div. Finds 857 R and S57L).

Egg and Dart with Return Corner (page 24)

1 Face Door No. 04 Size b" x 4'

1 Swinging Plate No. 05 “ ll"x 4'

2 End Doors No. 04 *• 11" x II"

1 Ornamental Mould No. Ob “ 11" x b" x 4'

1 “ Corner F ace Door No. 00 •“ 11" x 11"

1 Swinging Face Door No. 02 ‘ II" x 11"

1 Ornamental Cor. Mould No. 01 L “ 11" x 11"

1 - No.OlR- lU'xll"

"d

Ornamental Frieze Designs

Fancy Frieze Design No. 231. .Size 8" hisli x 4 feet lonjj.

Made 1)\' usiiii; I'ricze l-’ace I’late Xo. ‘iol, .Swinging I’late No. !•.’> and '2 Reversible F.nds No. dd'd.

Fancy Frieze Design No. 233. Size 8 high x 4 feet loufj.

Made 1)\ using Frieze l''ace Plate No. i!:).'). Swinging Plate No. b.') and 2 Re\'ersil)le Knds No. “2:>4.

Rock Faced Sills, Lintels and Water Tables

Rock Face Lintel No. K.S6. Size 8 ' x 5 feet long.

Made by u,sing Rock Face Lintel Plate No. Swinging Plate No. HJdd, and Adjustable Ends

S.')7 R and I..

Rock Face Plain .NFargin Water 'Fable No. 1011. Size 8x5 feet long.

Made b}- using Rock F'ace Plain Margin Water Fable Face I’late No. lull, .Swinging Plate No. inO'i and

Adju.stable Finds s.")7 R and I-.

Rock Face Sill Design No. 161. Size 5x4 feet long.

Made by using Rock Face .Sill Plate No. dKi, Swinging Plate No. il5, 'J Plain Ends No. 24o.

Plain Face Lintel. All sizes up to 6 feet long.

Made by using Plain F'ace Plate No. lObl, Swinging Plate No. IdO'J and Adjustable Ends ’217 R and L

and F)04 R and E.

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Ornamental Cornice

Cornice Set.

Realizing the demand on the part of stone makers for a suitable Ornamental Cornice has led us to offer a line of parts for the making of this class of stone.

The appearance of many concrete block buildings has been hopeless!)’ ruined owing to lack of a suitable cornice. Architects and builders generally are inclined to fa\ or the stone maker who can give variety in way of design.

This class of work will assure stone makers a handsome return in way of profit, and at the same time gain for them a reputation for producing a high-class product.

'I’he illustration abo\’e shows an Ornamental Cornice as made by using in connection with the Hercules Machine, our special line of cornice moulds. Parts for the making of this Cornice can be obtained in complete sets or parts for the making of certain sections only can be had, as desired.

The stone used in the Cornice is made in four-feet lengths, the thickness or width ax’eraging eleven inches.

Prices of parts for making the above will be gladly given on request.

Coping

Ornamental Egg and Dart Coping Design No. 96. Size 7 high x 4 feet long x 11 wide.

Made b\' using Kgg and Dart Mould No. !Mi, Face Plate No. P4. Swinging Idate No. IT). '1 Ends No.

Ornamental Egg and Dart Corner Piece No. 91.

Made by using Kgg and 1 )ari Moulds, bl I . and bl R. Face Plate No. bn. Swinging Plate No. bd. '1 Ends No.

Arches

Rock Face Key Stone Lintels and Arches.

'Ehe above Design has 26 Radius making 52 Opening. Stone 10 " high, 12 thick.

We carry regular stock plates for making the abo\e. Special plates for making any size or rad can be furnished on short notice.

Octagons and L Corners.

Outside Anjjle Octagon Block Rock Design No. 829. j [^Size 8 high x 10 wide x 20 long.

( iulside angle (bay window ) blocks can be made from 8(1 to 45 degrees angle with one set of plates. I'his adjustable feature of changing from one degree to another is w’ell w’orth considering, as it enables operators to make the \-arious angles called for wdthout necessitating the purchase of special angle parts.

Reverse Angle Octagon Block Rock Design No. 711. Size 8" high x 10 wide x 20 long.

Reverse angle (bay window) blocks are adjustable and made from 80 to 45 degrees, without change of plates.

Outside and reverse bay parts can be furnished for the making of oct.agon blocks, in \arious designs, Rock Tool Margin, Bush Hammer, Plain, 4’ooled, etc. Hercules Bay Window stone is so pro- portioned that the angle is always half of the length, thus assuring a perfect bond and allowing builders to break joints properly.

L Corner Stone 8 high x 10 ' wide x 24 ' long with 12 Return.

L Corner stone of any size can be easily produced on the Hercules by using our sj^ecial I- Corner Swinging Plates in conjunction with regular Paces and Puds.

Piers

Rock Face on Four Sides.

Piers of all styles and sizes are easily produced on the Hercules. The above cut shows design for gateway made by using 8" x s" x Ki" stone. Many handsome effects can be had by simply changing the plan of laying blocks.

Chimney Blocks

Outside Chimney 16" wide x 24" long.

Made by using in connection with any 24" Face Plate our Chimney L .Swinging Plate and Rock End. Flues 8" x X", 8" x 12" and 8" x lb" can be made with the one set.

Fractional Designs

Fractional Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. 531.

We carry a lull line of plates for the making of Fractional Stone in all the different sizes and designs. The cut above shows three stone Rock Tool INlargin design, made by using Fractional Face Plate No. ■’).'!1, the three stone ti", Ih" and N" in length being made at one operation.

Fractional Rock Face No. 968. For making two stone 8" x 8 x 16 " at one operation.

^^'e also carry in stock Rock ]-'ace and Plain P'ace Fractional for making two stone 4" high .\ 10" long at one operation.

Method of Making Fractional Blocks. Removing Dividing Cores.

Circular Blocks

The Hercules makes them with both inside and outside radius.

Circular Rock Face Desi^jn No. 776. Size 8 ' x 24 Radius 5 feet.

Circular Hollow Blocks of any size or radius can be made on the Hercules. W’e carry rejiularly in stock plates for the making of circular stone of various radaii.

Rock and Plain Face OesiKHs Carried Regularly in Stock.

( oni bination Design Xo. .N IOC' Plain l ace.

04" Kock.

( 'oinl)ination Design No. > 10 " Plain Face.

10" Rock

Combination Design .No. > S ' Plain Face.

; (144.

S" Kock.

Combination Design No. > S" Plain F'ace.

i ti.J.O.

1-2 • Kock

Combination Design No. > ICC Plain Face.

V 704.

4 " Kock

( ombination Design No. } F2 " Plain Pace.

< 77(t

]■>" Rock

Combination Rock and Plain Face Design.

We also carry parts for making Kock Face Stone 10" high .x i!0" long, also plain Face Stone 10" high x d4" long.

Rock Pitch Face Design No. 528. Size 12" high x 20" long. Any width. A very handsome design for heavy construction.

Hollow Partition and Veneering Stone

Hollow Partition Block. Size 8 high x 4' wide x 24 long.

This stone is produced by using regular Plain Face No. XI 1 together with Swinging Plate No. XdSd and d C'on\ ex Fnds No. XdHd and Cores s" X 4" X d4".

Can be produced in Rock or other designs by simply substituting dif- ferent Face Plates. For \'eneering this style stone can be made without air space and used accordingly.

Panel I'ace Plates carried reg- ularly in stock.

Panel Face No. .XhlMl .Size S \ 1(1 “ No. X'.lbT •• 8 X 2(1

No. .\74(i •• S X 24

- No. \747

Fractional -! stone 4 S-12

Panel F'ace

Plain Bevel Face Design No. 545.

Size 8 high x 20 long, bevel 1 X

In this design a special Face

Design No. X746. Size 8 ' high x 24" long.

Panel raised C

1)^ Revel Face Plates carried regularly in stock

1 '4 Revel Face No. X547 Size s x HI

•• “ for corners No. .X.747’ j “ S x Hi

“ “ No. X.')45 •“ S X 20

\ •' '■ forcorners No. " 8x 2(»

IX '■ No. X7S;5 •• S X 24

IX '■ '■ for corners No. .\ 7!^tH s x 24

IX “ “ Fractional l! stone. . .

(l-S-Hi No. Xlts2

1 X '■ “ FTactional :> stone. . .

4 S-12 No. XS7h

te is recptired for Corner Stone.

Plain yf Bevel Face Design No. 220. Size 8 high x 20 long.

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Face Plates

In order to overcome the sameness in the appearance of concrete block buildings, we ha\’e arranged to keep constantly on hand a variety of different face plates for each size and design of stone. The photographs shown of the various faces will tend to give an idea of the different styles, any of which can be ordered at any time according to the number and letter appearing below each illustration. The size given includes ^-inch for mortar joint in both height and length.

Rock Face Design. Size 8x16

Rock Pitch Face Design No. XI.

Rock Pitch Face Design No. XI B.

Rock Pitch Face Design No. XI D.

Rock Pitch F'ace Design No. XI A.

Rock Pitcli Face Design No. XI C,

Rock Pitch Face Design No. XI E.

Rock Pitch Face Design No. XI F.

Rock Face Tool Margin Design

Size 8x16

Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. X505 C.

Rock 'Pool Margin Face Design No. X305 B.

Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. X505 D.

I

I

Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. X505 E.

Bush Hammer Face Design No. X608.

Broken Range Face Design No. X8.31.

Tooled and Plain Face Designs also supplied in this size.

hi

Rock Face Design. Size 8 x 20.

Rock I’itch Face Desijjn Xo. X2 I).

Kock I’itch Face Design No. X2 E.

Rock Pitch F'ace De-sign No. X2 F.

Rock Pitch Face Design No. X2 G.

Tool Face Design No. XIO T.

Plain Face Design also supplied in this size.

Rock Face Tool Margin Design. Size 8 x 20

Rock Tool Margin Face Desisn No. XS06 C. Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. XSfl(> D.

Bush Hammer Face Design No. X60').

Broken Range Face Design No. XIOOO.

Plain Face Design No. 10.

Rock Face Design. Size 8 x 24

[<ock F’itch Face Design No. X.^ C.

Bush Hammer Design No. 610.

Broken Range Face Design No. X 787.

Plain Face and Tooled Designs also supplied in this size.

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Rock Face Tool Margin Design

Size 8 X 24

Rock 'Fool Margin Face Design No. XS07 A.

Rock 'Fool Margin Face Design No. X.SO? C.

Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. X507 D.

Rock Tool Margin Face Design No. X.SO? F".

Bush Hammer Design No. X611

Rock, Tool Margin and Bush Hammer Design. Size 8x32

Rock Bitcii Face Design No. XS78

Rock I’itcli Face Design No. XS78 \

Rock 'Fool .Margin Face Design No. X.T8(t

Rock 'Fool .Margin Face Design No. X.S80 \

Rock, Plain and Tooled Face Designs. 4 and 6 Inches High

Rock Face Design No. X 7. Size 4" high x 10 ' wide x 20 " long.

Rock Face Design No. X 8. Size 4 " high x 12 " wide x 24 ' long.

Rock Face Design No. X 8 A. Size 4 " high x 24 ' long.

Rock Face Design No. X86.1. Size 6 " high x 24 long.

\\'e also carry above sizes and designs in both Plain and Tooled Faces.

Columns, Capitals and Bases

This is a separate and distinct feature of our lousiness and a \’ery important one for all stone makers to consider. Op- portunities in this line are unlimited and there is a steadilx’ <.tro"'ing demand for all ornamentals that can be successfully produced in cement. I'p to the present time we ha\e been unable to learn of any satisfactory process for producing;- this class of cement work successfullv. We, oursehes. have S|ient nearly two years e.xperimenting with moulds of this description and we are now prepared to furnish parts for the making of this ver\ desirable class of stone. Imperfect moulds only tend to produce unsalable stone. Work of this character must necessarily be perfect in ever\ particu- lar. Poor ornamental work will prove a losing venture in every instance for the very reason that it is subjected to the most critical inspection and will tend to make or mar the whole appearance of any structure.

The moulds we offer are all carefully fitted and arranged to draw easily. The\ are strong, durable and easily operated. They are in no way connected with the Hercules machine, but on the contrary, are separate moulds designed for this special purpose alone.

Prices Quoted on Application.

Be sure and advise whether small or large column is required.

I'his is an excellent column for large con- struction. The design is one universally used and admired.

The diameter of column shaft is and is

made in ’24" lengths. Shorter lengths can be made as desired.

The bottom of Square Base is 21", height S".

Height of Round Base is 8".

Height of Ornamental Collar, W. Height of Capital, ()". Top of Capital, lb".

Phis column is designed especially for the ordinary sized dwelling. The design of the Capital is unusually attractive, having proved its popularity wherever used.

d'he diameter of the column shaft is 7", made in 24" lengths. Shorter lengths can be made as desired.

The bottom of Base measures 11". height 7

Top of Capital is 11", height s]".

Century Curbing and Gutter Outfit

1 lie Patented Century Curbing and Cutter Outfit No. 1

Realizing the great future for Cement Curbing and (futter led us to add to our extensive line of artificial stone machinery, a simple and rapid operating Curbing and Cutter mould, with which anyone of ordinary intelligence can lay, on the job. Curbing and Cutter at lower cost than by any of the other methods heretofore used.

With this outfit four men will easily lay IPH feet of Curbing and Cutter per day at a cost of from 15 to hn cents per foot. The price charged will average from 5h to sii cents per foot, which gives a handsome profit on a small investment. With the Century outfit you are enabled to produce the very highest grade of work at least cost. The outfit will enable you to lay at one operation 15 feet of combined Curb and Cutter, cut into five-foot sections. It is so constructed that with one simple mo\'ement of the cams attached to the dividing plates, the entire forms are locked into place. The sireed at which it can be operated will reduce the cost of labor to such an extent that it will pay for itself many times over. The principle upon which the outfit is made will not allow for the making of anything other than true Curb- ing and Cutter.

We publish a book finely illustrated, giving full particulars regarding method of oj^eration. Copy of this booklet will be sent to any address upon application.

Curbing and Gutter — Continued

Dartmouth Street, Rochester, N. Laid hy the Century Curbing and Cutter Method

Harvard Street, Rochester, N. Y. Showing Cement Curbing and Cutter, Just Completed.

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Century Cement Tools

These tools are of our own special designs. Our e.vperience for many years, making and laying arti- ficial stone, puts us in a position to know what tools are essential for laying cement walks, curbing, gutter, etc.

Our tools are made only from the best material and contain a linish superior to those sellingat double

their price. Should you desire any special tool, we can make it for you on short notice.

The prices contained in this catalogue are net. All goods are shipped F. O. H., Rochester, N. V. Our terms are cash with order, or C. O. 1)., unless satisfactory references are given.

If at any time you should desire tools for special work we can make them for you. just let us know

your wants.

Century Tuck-Pointing Tools.

I'sed for making joint on masonry work — gives an excellent finish. Atrial of these tools will convince you of their superiority. These tuck-pointing tools can be used for making both flat and round joints.

No. 45. Size -g" Mead. Price 5(lc. each. No. 4(i. “

(lurb Edjiier.

No. 1 1. Size S" xd]". Radius '1\" . Price SI. do.

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Century Cement Tools

Brass Dot Rollers

No. ’Jtl. Size o" X 4" Price S

No. -41. 44" X s" •• 1((()0

No. -J-J. “ 4.4" X 111" “ 1 -2.0(1

No. 24. '• 4^' X 1-2" 14.0(1

I handles o feet long, Sl.iMi extra.

I'his tool used for

Jointers.

No. 4’!' Size 0" x 2". Deep ii". Price si. (id No. 5. 7.1" X 2r. 4". 1.1(1

No. (). Size 4

Jointers.

X 14". Deep Price S .(id

No.

5.1" X 1 4".

dotting walks, giving them a beautiful appearance.

Hrass Dot Rollers.

Brass Line Rollers

Brass Ribbon Rollers.

No. 2ti. Dines f" apart. Price ST.Od No. 27. -• 1" •• '• 7.0(1

No. 2s. •• ,1" •• 7.0(1

I'hese Rollers are made 24" x s". I'sed for markin driveways, stable doors, etc.

( )n all our rollers either short or long handles can be used.

Brass Ribbon Rollers Brass Line Rollers.

No. 20. Size 4" diameter x 7.V' long. Price S7.5d

No. 4(1. •• 44" “ X S" “ “ S.dd

No. 41. - 44" •• X 1-2" “ *• 12. (Id

Tampers

No.

(1. Size ()" X b".

Price Si. (Ml

No. 1 2. 1 liameter (>"

No.

7. - 4" X 1".

.85

Price Si. 10

No.

8. ■■ 8" X 8".

1.2b

No.

0. 5" X 14".

1.0b

Note — Should you

No.

lb. lb" X lb".

1.4b

desire tampers of s o m e

N©.

11. •• 44" X 44".

-• .95

special design or size, not

Square Tamper.

Note — The prices stated above include handles 4 feet long:.

mentioned here, let us know your wants and we will supply you.

No 12

Round Tamper.

f'

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/ t

j

li

f.

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Methodist Episcopal Cdiurch, Little Valley, N. "W

This church was erected by The Thompson Cement Stone Company of (iowanda and Salamanca, X. \ . nearly two years ago. The entire construction is of cement stone made on the Ilercules machine. The building was designed by .Mr. E. j. Thompson, architect, and stands as an example of what can be done with cement blocks properly made and handled.

The aboee mentioned company are now ojrerating several different plants wherein 1 lercules machines, are installed.

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Evangelical Church, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

This edifice was completed last year. The construction is of cement stone made on the Hercules machine. The work was done under the direct supervision of the church trustees.

The design of this church is attractive and allows for the seating of a good-sized congregation. Hercules stone properly made gives the highest kind of satisfaction and we are constantly in receipt of communications from those considering the erection of churches, public buildings, etc., regarding our machines and their method of operation.

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Side and Rear View Congregational Church, Carrington, North Dakota, Now in Course of Construction.

Side View Congregational Church, Carrington, North Dakota.

One high in authority in above church has written us to the effect that expert block makers from Minneapolis and elsewhere have pronounced the cement blocks in this church the verv linest they have ever seen. It is further stated that a photograph cannot begin to show the real beauty of the stone.

This church was designed by L. B. \ alk Architectural Co.. Los Angles, Cal., and the Hercules ma- chine was chosen owing to its ability to produce various sizes and designs of stone. The regular stone used is Id inches in height and ’24 inches in length. Many special designed Octagons were recpured. the angles running from 85 to (lO degrees.

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Rosston Union Church, Kosston, Indiana,

I'his church was designed and built by Mr. H. H. Stafford, of Sheridan. Indiana. Concrete Illock.s s" X in" X ’Jn" were used, being made at the rate of ’din per day ; M men employed, all mixing being done by hand. When three weeks old the blocks were harder to cut than Bedford Stone, d'he church is 48' x .Iff', and is built to seat 55ff people. It has an elevated floor and circular pews. The cost of the church completed was S4.8ffn.

Building Erected by the Gospel Trumpet Co., at Anderson, Indiana.

In erecting this large building three designs of face were used. Tool Face for basement, Rock Pitch Face for main walls, with Bevel Face for corners and belt courses. The thickness of the Blocks ran 8, lb. Id and It) inches. A Id-inch Radius. Tooled Face Stone was used under porch. All stone was made inches in height b\' d4 inches in length.

The Hercules machine was used e.N'clusively m the making of the stone, tow stone of diffeient widths being made at onetime on the one machine.

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New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Co. Electric Power House, Cos Cob, Conn.

The New York, New Haven iV Hartford Railroad Company are spending over three million dollars in transforming their New York division. Electric power will supplant steam on all their lines entering New York City. The erection of a suitable power station was naturally one of the first things considered. The contract for this building was placed in the hands of one of the largest engineering concerns in the United -States. This company decided to use concrete blocks for the building in question, and after care- fully considering the merits of the different machines on the market decided to enter an order for two Hercules machines, with equipment sufficient for properly turning out the stone required. The building stands to-day fully completed, so far as the stone work is concerned, and demonstrates fully the value of the properly-made cement block for hea\’y construction. The building is -50 feet in length, and \'aries in height from 30 to fin feet. Its width is 1 1’i feet.

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Side and End View N. Y., N. H., & H. Power House.

The size of the blocks used in this building were inches high, 11^ inches thick and 2:^^ inches

long.

.\11 the blocks are typically concrete, being made entirely with crushed stone, running from one quar- ter to one inch in size. Fine crusher dust was used for facing, and as a result the blocks present a very fine appearance. The number of blocks alone required ran something over i!5tM)(l, to say nothing of the hundreds of feet of water tables, trimmings, etc. This building shows the mission st) le of architecture- and when completed will have a red tiled roof.

It is said that fully 150 carloads of machinery will be required to equip the plant, twelve boilers har - ing already been installed.

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Building; of the Summit Express Co., Summit, N. J.

Car Barn, Pawtucket, R. I.

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Factory Wirt Manufacturing Co., South Hanson, Mass.

h'actory Foil Metal .Manufacturing Co., South Hanson, Mass.

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Barn Erected at Kirkland, Ind.

This barn gives an excellent idea as to the appearance of the Cement Block when used in construct- ing farm buildings. This barn is 'Hi feet high, 40 feet wide by 80 feet long. It is modern and up-to-date in every way. It has been completed over one year and is giving the highe.st satisfaction. Cost complete .S-400. H, H. Stafford. .Sheridan. Ind., Architect and Builder.

Livery Stable, Pawtucket R. I.

Erected by Builders Concrete Stone Co., Pawtucket. The plain face effect is nicely brought out in this building by the use of bevels on corners.

Building Erected of Hercules Stone, in Daytona, Florida.

It will be noticed that the Egg and Dart Design has been worked out very nicely in the pillars, while the ornamental frieze forms part of the balustrade. The stone are \ ery light in appearance, due to the use of a very white sand for facing.

Home for the .\ged, Rochester, N. Y.

The above building shows the handsome effect of the cement block when used for trimmings. .All cement blocks used in this building were made on the Hercules machine, under the direct supervision of Bishop McQuaid.

The “Weldon” Apartment House, Greenfield, Mass.

A strictly iip to date apartment house built of cement blocks made on the Hercules machine. The owner and builder, Mr. T. ( ). Wells, is a thorough belie\er in cement construction, and cement has been used throughout, even to the ovens and refrigerators.

Showing Handsome Effect of Cement Blocks used for Foundation and Retaining Walls.

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Building; Erected in St. Petersburg, Russia, with the Hercules Machine.

The Hercules in Russia.

The Hercules in Cuba.

Foundation Blocks in this building are \'l" high. dO" thick and 4(1" long.

I he Hercules in Nova Scotia.

Masonic 'I'eniple, Sydney, X. S. Completed early in year of lOOti. (ieo. h. I.ow & Co., Halifax, X. S.. l>uilder’

Commissary at the Works of the “ Kosmos” Portland Cement Co., Kosmosdale, Ky.

Double House at Works of “Kosmos” Portland Cement Co., Kosmosdale, Ky.

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Built of Hercules Stone by F. B. Rhoades, Wilmington, Ohio.

Residence Built of Hercules Stone, Seaford, Delaware.

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Built of Hercules Stone by Benjamin & Clapper, Wolcott, N. W'. F. Sharpe, KelloKj? St., .Syracuse, N. Y., .\rchitect.

This Building was Erected in 1904 at Avon, N. Y.

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Building Erected During 1905, Rochester, N. Y. Plain Face Design used Throughout.

Worswick Paving Co. Residence, Fresno, Calif.

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Automobile House.

The effect of a plain belt course is plainly seen in this cut.

This auto house was erected of Hercules Stone during the spring of 19h4. It is as hand- some today as when first erected.

Concrete Blocks never require painting or repairing, and con- tinue to grow stronger and bet- ter with age.

The Cement Block is invalu- able for automobile garages where fire-proof construction is an important factor. This garage was built of Hercules .Stone during the year of 190-1.

.\utomobile Garage.

The handsome effect of four and eight-inch courses are well brought out in this tasty little auto house. Erected during 19(l5 with the Hercules machine.

Automobile House.

\’an Deventer Office Building, Knoxville, I'enn., Erected During 1906 by the Oliver Cio.,

W'. H. Burke, Elngineer.

In this notable building Hercules machines were used for making the concrete stone which was used for the side walls. The building is built upon a reinforced frame, the front and back walls being of monolithic construction. A mi.xture of water and cement carefully strained was applied to the front of the building after it was completed, giving it the e.xact appearance of smooth limestone. The structure is uniform in appearance, and has been great!}' admired by all who have seen it.

Reports received from the Oliver Co. state that they are now using Hercules machines in tilling an order for i:5(l,()00 blocks, to be used in a large building at Nashville, Tenn. When this work is completed the two Hercules machines purchased by them the latter part of lbU.5 will have produced over 2411,(1(1(1 blocks.

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Restaurant Building of the General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y.

This building, 150'x SO', is built of Concrete Blocks made on the Hercules Machine. It was erected early in the spring of 1005, and has given the highest satisfaction. Hercules Stone was specified after samples of stone made on various other makes of machines had been submitted. An extract received from the builder, Mr. John J. Turner, Amsterdam, X. V., reads: “It is the universal verdict of several thousand men employed in and about the General Electric Company’s shops that these are the fine.st Cement Blocks they have ever seen.’’

This is but one of several buildings erected of Hercules Cement Blocks for this well-known concern.

Gleason Tool Works, Rochester, N. Y.

The cement blocks in this building were not made on our machines. The Hercules, however, became absolutely necessarv^ in order to properly produce the trimmings required.

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Assembling Department.

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Description of Parts.

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187 — Right R Arm.

188 — Left L Arm.

ISO — Frame Side Rail, isi - •• End Rail.

1 8t! — “ Center Brace.

■A —Main 1^" .Shaft.

183 — Ratchet for Shaft.

184 — Pawl.

18.5 — Counter Weight.

18() — Shaft Stop.

B — Main Shaft Collars.

C — End Door Rod.

1) — " Collars.

189 — Mould Plate Locking Clamps.

190 — Face Plate Locker for Arm No. ls8.

191— “ “ “ l.NT.

•203 — Small Face Plate Locker for 1 sy and 1

E — Large Bolt for L Arms, Face Plate Lockers and Pawl.

F — Small Bolt for Small Collars I).

G — •* ■* “ Large Collars B and Handle

Rods I and |.

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11 Adjuster Bolts for L Arms 187 and iss.

1 -j" Handle Rod 3C long.

I *• •• 7' long.

K — Bolt for .Mould Plate Locking Clamp No. 189. L — Spreader Bolt for L .Arms 187 and 188.

.M — Con\ex End Door (order size wanted.)

N — Face Plate regulates height and length of stone. ( ) — Swinging Plate “ width “ ■' “ “

P — Ends for Corner Stone, must match design of F'ace (order by size )

(,) — Fractional Face Plate (order according to size and design required.)

R — •• Swinging I’late (order according to size

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S — “ Dividers used with Plates (,) and R.

'F — Water Table Adjusters for regulating height of stone.

C — Clamp for use with Bay Windows and -Circular Stone Plates.

\' — Core (order to match .Swinging Plate.)

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