260 (#338) ############################################ WOOLLEN AND WORSTED SPINNING such as are usually unknown to the ordinary woollen mule. In Fig. 76 an idea is given of the complication of the mechanism. As the worsted mule is almost entirely engaged on worsted counts, the pitch of the spindle is usually about If in., and from one headstock 900 spindles may be controlled. The production of the mule and its accom- panying French machinery is as follows Heilmann Comb: 160 lb. to 200 lb. (per day of 12 hrs.) Finisher Gill-box per head : 140 lb. to 150 lb.. ( ) Finisher Drawing-box (double sliver per head) : 9 lb. for 4.2 dram roving ) Mule: Warp Yarns : 3,800 to 4,000 yds. Weft Yarns : 4,100 to 4,200 yds. ( 260
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