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Remarkable Uses for Paper in Mechanical Arts
A nineteenth century notice explains paper’s growing role in machines and gear. Paper huts are warmer than wood or iron, and paper serves as pipes tanks belts and even armor and wheels. Compressed paper pinion wheels from Road Gear Co prove strong durable and quiet, lasting years with machine-cut teeth. If affordable these paper gears could transform future machinery and motor drives.
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Road Gear Company
Linwood
Paisley