- ^UNIVERSnTgrCALIFORNIA } COLLEGE of MINING / 1 DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY BEQUEST OF SAM U ELBENEDiCTCHRl STY PROFESSOR OF MINING AND METALLURGY 1885-1914 EXCAVATION OF ROCK BY MACHINERY Chasmar-WincheU Press New York and Pittsburg EXCAVATION OF FLOCK* BY MACHINERY CATALOGUE N9 5\ O ROCK DRILLS AND STONE CHANNELING ~ MACHINES U L L I A N COMPANY Copyrighted 1903 by the SULLIVAN MACHINERY COMPANY Sullivan Machinery Company Works Claremont, N. H. Chicago, 111. General Offices 135 Adams Street, Chicago, 111., U. S. A. Branch Offices Claremont, N. H. New York City, 71 Broadway Pittsburg, Pa., 339 Fifth Avenue Denver, Colo., 431 Seventeenth Street Spokane, Wash., Sioi Howard Street El Paso, Texas, 206 St. Louis Street Cable Address, " DIAMOND CHICAGO " Codes used Ai, ABC, Fraser & Chalmers, Liebers, Commercial Directory, Western Union Oince this catalogue was issued we have ^ opened an office in St. Louis, at ROOM 1209 MISSOURI TRUST BUILDING. ss- Copyrighted 1903 by the SULLIVAN MACHINERY COMPANY Sullivan Machinery Company Works Claremont, N. H. Chicago, 111. General Offices 135 Adams Street, Chicago, 111., U. S. A. Branch Offices Claremont, N. H. New York City, 71 Broadway Pittsburg, Pa., 339 Fifth Avenue Denver, Colo., 431 Seventeenth Street Spokane, Wash., Sioi Howard Street El Paso, Texas, 206 St. Louis Street Cable Address, " DIAMOND CHICAGO " Codes used A i , ABC, Fraser & Chalmers, Liebers, Commercial Directory, Western Union A table showing the prices, dimensions and weights of Sullivan Rock Drills, unmounted, will be found on page 21. The Sullivan Machinery Company also manufactures Air Compressors for all purposes Coal Cutting Machines driven by compressed air or electricity Diamond Core Drills for the economical and rapid prospecting of coal and mineral lands Hoisting Engines for hoisting and hauling Fans for ventilating mines and tunnels Automatic Cross-over Dumps for the rapid dumping of mine cars Corliss Engines for all power purposes Special catalogues are issued illustrating and describing each of the above classes of machinery, copies of which may be obtained upon request. Instructions for operating Sullivan Rock Drills will be found on page 47. Instructions for operating Sullivan Channelers on page 99. Table of Contents Page Introductory . . . . . . . . . .11 Rock Drills . .13 Adjustable Tripods . . . . . . . -25 Mining Columns . . . . . . 29 Lewis Hole Tripods . . 35 Quarry Bars .... -39 Gadders . .... -45 Instructions for Running Rock Drills . . 47 EQUIPMENT Blacksmith's Tools . . . . . -51 Sand Pumps .... . . 51 Drill Steels . . . .53 Hose and Hose Connections . . . . . 58 Blasting Devices ... . 59 Boilers ......... 60 Air Requirements of Drills . . .61 Drilling Outfit . .62 Channelers ... -63 Rigid Head Channelers ... .69 Size Y . . . . 71 Size 6^ .... -75 Swivel Head Channelers . . -77 Size Z . . 79 Size 6^ . 83 Size VX 87 Undercutting Channelers, Size VA. 91 Weights and Specifications . 9 2 Equipment included in price . 93 Flexible Joints .... -95 Channelers on Public Work . . .96 Instructions for Running Channelers . 99 A table giving the sizes, weights and dimensions of Sullivan Channelers is shown on page 92. HIS illustrated catalogue, descriptive of the Sullivan Rock Drills and Stone Channeling Machines, is intended to pre- sent in a clear and concise manner the features for which superiority is claimed. The rock drill is a powerful factor in modern civili- zation ; it has revolutionized mining and quarrying methods and increased to a remarkable extent the development of our mineral resources. It per- forms important services in tunneling through rock for any purpose, in the removal of submarine obstructions, and the construction of railroad cuts and tunnels; without the rock drill the cost of much of this work would be prohibitive. The stone channeling machine, used for years in quarry- ing dimension stone, came into prominence before the engineering public during the construction of the Chicago Drainage Canal, and has since been employed extensively on work of a similar nature throughout the world. The Sullivan Rock Drill is the result of the experience of forty years in manufacturing rock working machinery. In its construction care has been taken to strengthen parts which through experience were found to give continuous trouble in drills of other makes, the number of working parts was reduced to a minimum, and as the result, the cost for repairs on Sullivan Rock Drills is lessened, while their capacity is greater than that of any other drill on the market. The Sullivan Direct Acting Channeler was perfected nearly fifteen years ago, to meet the demand for an econom- ical quarrying machine of high capacity. The trade has shown such appreciation of this channeler that it is now recognized throughout the country as standard, and since the construction of the Chicago Drainage Canal it has been the favorite for work of this type. Only the best materials are used in the manufacture of Sullivan machinery, and all parts being made to jigs and templates, are perfectly interchangeable. As a personal interview is always preferable to correspondence, it is requested that intending purchasers of rock drills and quarrying machinery advise the company, that a representative may be immediately sent to con- sult on the matter and advise the best course under the given conditions. SULLIVAN MACHINERY COMPANY June 1, 1903 The Sullivan Rock Drill mounted on adjustable tripod 12 The Sullivan Rock Drill For Excavating Rock THE Sullivan Rock Drill is a reciprocating or striking machine, driven by steam or compressed air, and is designed to meet all the practical requirements for use in mines, quarries and general contract work of this nature. For rapid work, especial attention has been given to the design of the valve motion, in order to secure a hard, quick blow, which may be regulated as to length of stroke and force of blow, to give the best results in starting the hole and working through seams of broken rock. The valves are designed for either steam or air, and when air is used will not freeze or stick. The valves are bal- anced, making the wear but slight, and allowing the whole power of the steam or air to be utilized for effective work in- stead of wasted in overcoming friction. Another important requirement in a rock drill valve motion has been pro- vided for in the "Sullivan," the drill l x , has a powerful up stroke or lift. This is fully as important as a heavy down stroke or blow, and comes into play in the proper "mudding" of the drill-hole, keeping the mud well out from below the bit, and securing rapid work in caving or seamy ground, which tends to cause '3 The Sullivan Rock Drill on adjustable tripod (Rear view) the drill steel to stick. There are several drills on the market which do good work in hard ground, but are ineffi- cient in soft, and vice -versa; but it is claimed for the " Sullivan " that it will give the best results obtainable be conditions | H chuck what they may, and that it is an all-round machine. To secure economy, the drill is so con- structed as to do rapid work with the leasi possible consumption of steam or air, aij simplicity and strength unite with speed lessen the cost of the work. Cost of repairs will be found to be slight, as the drill is strong and durable. The working parts are simple, are per- fectly interchangeable, and those worn out or broken by accident may be easily and quickly replaced. Further economy and convenience are secured by making the drills, tripods, columns and all attachments easy to adjust, compact, and as light as is consistent with ample strength. The tripod may be set conveniently for all classes of work, and the weights quickly removed and easily handled. The improved features of the drill and mountings are all covered by patents. 1 6 Detailed Description of the Sullivan Rock Drill THERE are especial features of the Sullivan Drill which make it superior to all others. VALVES. The patented valve has a differential feature which is entirely original with this company, and gives it all the positiveness of a tappet valve, with the greater durability of the piston type; its Action is instantaneous, exact and absolutely uniform ; it is the simplest and lightest valve made, and rarely breaks or wears out. Jn action it is not affected by the wear of any other part of the drill, and it requires less power in operation than any other valve made ; it works equally well with air or steam ; is remarkably free from danger of freezing, and cannot be choked or clogged by wet steam. VALVE CHEST. The valve chest is extremely simple, and together with the valve, will outlast all others under the most adverse conditions. RATCHET. The ratchet is vastly superior to others in effectiveness and durability. Instead of the short-lived dogs or pawls and ratchet teeth used in drills made by other manu- facturers, steel rollers are used which engage in the rounded surfaces of the ratchet head ; there are no sharp edges to chip and no flat surfaces to wear down in this ratchet ; it is claimed for it that it will outwear four of any other make, under the most trying con- ditions. Twisting of rifle bars is unknown in the Sullivan Drill. FEED SCREW AND FEED Valve '7 NUTS. The feed screws are made with heavier threa'd, and the feed nuts are longer than in those made by other manufacturers, thus insuring larger wearing surfaces and longer life to these parts. No BUFFERS. No buffers are used in the cy- linders ; the shock of the piston when it strikes the front head is absorbed by coiled springs on the side rods. These springs are far more durable and effective than rubber buffers such as are used in other makes, and breakage of side rods is almost unknown in the Sullivan Drill. BLOW. The blow is uncushioned and of un- equaled strength. The recovery is instantaneous and has the full power of the pressure. The drill will throw mud from a wet hole and dust from a dry hole better than any other. PISTONS. The pistons are made from the finest steel forgings and are remarkably free from breakage. FEWER PARTS. Fewer parts are used in the construction of the Sullivan Drill than in any other make of drill, and this important fact should be borne in mind by prospective pur- chasers of rock drills. REPAIRS. The cost of repairs and of time lost for repairs is much less on a "Sullivan " than on any other drill on the market. This is an important item and should be remem- bered when comparing with other quotations the first cost of Sullivan Drills. DUPLICATE PARTS. All parts of the Sullivan Rock Drill are made perfectly interchangeable, and as a large stock is always kept on hand, any part for the machine may be sent at once upon receipt of order. ' CONVENIENCE. The steam or air connec- itions may be made on either side of the drill. The method of fastening the drill on tripod or mine column is the simplest and best offered as no kingbolt is used. li ts - - " 8 ' S dg | .3 3 II :* 3 2 g - - - s Ci ^ > g || X S^ ^ .^ -5 SS|| a? 8P o> bo *o a ^cj 8 ^ w o *o ^!dJSi2rX'ii v g5it!^:i;8 Il35l Bsls3 SI SSoft* 80 j,3 o ^o : ^. : i g w 'o U, O 5 S tc o r& "S s s 1 1 s, 55 S 21 X29 X30 X 47 X 46 X 2 A /V. If X 3 Standard parts of Sullivan Rock Drill 22 List of Parts of Sullivan Rock Drills IMPORTANT NOTICE. In ordering repair parts be sure to give the class letters of drill or diameter of cylinder, also name of part, and when possible the number stamped or cast on the part to be replaced. The numbers shown on the accompanying cut are for identification only. Name of Part X24 Piston ring spring (for 2 or 4 piece ring X25 Rifle nut nuts X26 Collar under ratchet head X27 Rifle bar and ratchet head X28 Ratchet ring X29 Ratchet spring X30 Ratchet pin X31 Top cylinder head X32 Crank handle (state if 4 or 5 inch throw is wanted) X33 Washer under crank handle X34 Yoke X35 Feed nut with check nut X36 Feed screw X37 Stud or yoke, with nut and sleeve X39 Lower cylinder head, bare (air) X40 Leather packing ring (air) X41 Upper bolt and nut for lower head (air) X41A Lo wer bolt and nut for lower head (air) X42 Bushing for lower head (air) X44 Packing strip for top cylin- der head X45 Top cylinder head (air) X46 Shell bare for loose gibs X47 Gibs for X46 X48 Bolts (8) for X47 gibs Name of Part XI Side rod spring X 2 Side rod (air) with nuts and lock washer X 2A Side rod (steam) with and lock washer X 3 Shell, with gibs X 4 Chuck bolt with nuts X 5 Clamp block X 6 Chuck bushing X 7 Nut for chuck bolt X 8 Gland for lower head (steam) X10 Clamp bolt for lower head (steam) X12 Lower cylinder head, bare (steam) X14 Bushing for lower head (steam) X15 Cylinder, bare X16 Piston and chuck, with bush- . ing and rotating nut X17 Plug for steam chest with lock X18 Bushing for valve chamber X19 Steam chest, bare X20 Valve X21 Screw or stud with nut for steam chest X22 Lock for steam chest plug { Piston ring (2 piece ring) ' Piston ring (4 piece ring) 33 ullivan Adjustable Tripod 24 The Sullivan Adjustable Tripod, for Mounting Rock Drills THE Sullivan Adjustable Tripod is designed to meet all requirements of a mounting of this character. The universal joint applied to the Sullivan is more rigid when in position than any other, and does not possess the disadvantages in construction of an offset. By loosening one bolt the leg may be thrown into any position, so that the tripod may be quickly set up, no matter how irregular the ground, or how awkwardly located the surface to be drilled. All the legs are steel pointed, are telescopic, and may be lengthened or shortened at will. The shell of the drill has a bevel trunnion which exactly fits the saddle of the tripod and is secured by a clamp. The drill may be changed quickly and easily from the tripod to the quarry bar, shaft bar, mining column, or any other style of mounting without removing it from the shell. The Sullivan Tripod has an unusually wide range of adjustment, as the following pages show. All bolts and nuts used on the tripod have standard thread and any blacksmith can repair or replace them. Prices^ Weights and Spec ifi cations Weight in Pounds Size Used with Drills Price with Code Word Tripod (3) Weights Total Ship- Weights only only ping U1 UA 55 120 175 $30.00 Bambooing U2 UA, US 100 220 320 40.00 Bamboozle TT8 UB, UC, UC2, UD 200 310 510 50.00 Bamburral IT 6 UD, UE2, UF2 225 355 580 55.00 Banalidade U7 UH, UH2, UK 350 395 745 60.00 Banality U9 UL 525 520 1045 65.00 Banaman For prices, weights and specifications of drills for attaching to tripods, see page 21. NOTES (1). The " U D " Drill may be used on a " U 3 " Tripod if the work is light, but this mounting is not recommended for deep holes. (2). The "Ul" Tripod is made especially as a "UA" Drill mounting for "plug and feather" work, and differs from the heavier tripods in not having the universal joint. Sullivan Rock Drill on adjustable tripod 26 Sullivan Rock Drill on adjustable tripod Sullivan Rock Drills on Sullivan Double Screw Mining Columns 28 The Sullivan Mining Columns, Shafts and Sloping Bars CAREFUL attention has been given to the construction of Sullivan columns, to secure at once strength, lightness and convenience in setting up. The col- umns are made in several lengths to suit different heights of drifts, a usual length, measured with the jackscrews drawn in, being six feet. The drill is perfectly adjustable when mounted on one of these columns, as by the use of the safety clamp placed just below the arm clamp on the double screw column, and below the saddle on the single screw column, the drill may be swung into any desired position; it may also be moved up or down on the column, and as a further adjustment may be revolved in the saddle; in fact, there is no position in which the drill may not be set up. The double screw mining column is designed for use in large tunnels. It is the usual custom in large headings to mount two rock drills on one of these columns, and they are made of sufficient strength to permit this use. The single screw column is used in tunnels of small dimensions, and in mining as a stoping bar or a shaft bar. The clamp or saddle shown in the adjacent cut, for at- taching the Sullivan Drill to the column, is of very simple construction. The drill may be mounted or unmounted quickly and changed from column to tripod or vice versa, without change of bolts. In using a column wood blocking should always be placed at the ends to give an even binding surface. The accompanying illustrations will enable the reader to form some idea of the range of adjustability of the drill on these mountings. Saddle 2 9 Sullivan Rock Drills mounted on single screw mining columns Prices, Weights and Specifications of Sullivan Mining Columns, Shaft and Stop ing Ears Size U 21 U 24 U27 U29 Diameter of Column in Inches 3 4 4^ : 5^ Size of drill used with the different Columns UA, US UB, UC, UC2 UD, UE2, UF2 UH, UH2,UK, UL Single Screw Mining Column with Saddle 6 Feet in Length Weight in Pounds Column with Saddle 100 185 215 240 Code Word Bardaicos Bardaicum Bardajes Bardandoli 8 Feet in Length Weight in Pounds Column with Saddle 120 215 245 280 Code Word Bardenkoor Bardenlied Bardennes Bardeorum Price 6 to 8 Feet in Length $37.00 $41.00 $50.00 $68.00 Double Screw Mining Column with Adjustable Arm and Saddle 6 Feet in Length Weight in Pounds, Col- umn with Ad-; loo 630 justable Arm i and Saddle 380 430 Code Word Bardiscti Bardismic Bardling Bardolf 8 Feet in Length Weight in Pounds, Col- umn with Ad- justable Arm and Saddle 180 350 400 470 Code Word Bashematli Basiabas Basiabo Basiabunt Price 6 to 8 Feet in Length $45.00 $50.00 $60.00 $80.00 Adjustable Arm Separate Price $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 Code Word Basiatoni Basiator Basiatoris Basiavisti Saddle or Clamp Separate Price $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 $17.00 Code Word Basified Basifixe Basifugal Basigenas NOTES. (1) In ordering columns, state minimum length required, allowing for wood blocking at both ends. The jackscrews permit the lengthening of the columns several inches. (2) If longer or shorter column than 6 or 8 feet is required, use code word as above, and in addition state length. Columns are made of any desired length. (3) For prices, weights and specifications of rock drills (unmounted) for attaching to above mining columns, shaft and stoping bars, see page 21. - 4) < D o o & The Sullivan ''UA' (2-inch^ and "US" (2%-inc/i} Rock Drills THE " U A " and "U S" drills are constructed on ex- actly the same principles as the drills of larger size, but from their very large sale a little extra space may justly be given them in mentioning their adaptability for mining and quarrying work. Owing to their light weight and the ease with which they may be moved and operated by one man, they have become a great favorite in all parts of the country. For mining purposes they are usually mounted on a light column or shaft bar, and are used for sinking the smaller shafts, drifting and stoping, and are invaluable for use in small stdpes, as one man may carry the drill into any part of a stope, set it up, and run it himself without the aid of a helper; in this way a large number of men can be done away with and a great saving made in the cost of extracting the ore. One man- with the "US" drill will drill more feet of holes in one shift than six men with hand hammers. Large numbers of the "US" drills are used in the mining regions for stoping, doing away entirely with hand drilling. In the quarry the " UA " is an absolute necessity for the breaking up of large blocks into smaller sizes; for this pur- pose it is used on a light quarry bar. In this work alone it soon pays for itself in the saving of time, over the old hand drilling system. The " UA " mounted on its special tripod is very convenient for breaking up large pieces of rock after a blast, as well as for drilling holes in boulders to split them up, and for "plug and feather" work. Testimonial letters pertaining to Sullivan Rock Drills will be gladly furnished when desired. For prices, weights and specifications of "UA" and "US" Sullivan Drills, see page 21. 33 Sullivan Rock Drill on Lewis Hole Tripod 34 The Sullivan Lewis Hole Tripod THE Sullivan Lewis Hole Tripod is used when three or four holes are required to be put down close together and parallel to one another. It would be impossible to accomplish this result with the ordinary tripod, as the drill could not be moved and set up in exactly the same line for the second, third and- fourth holes as it was for the first, with- out considerable loss of time. The Sullivan Lewis Hole Tripod has all the advantages of the regular tripod for quick adjustment, such as universal joints, telescopic legs, etc., with the addition of a planed and slotted front bar which permits of a lateral movement of the drill; and thus the parallel holes can be drilled without resetting the tripod, and the cores, or uncut rock between the holes, can be cut out by a special bit, called a broaching bit, the tripod being still used without any change in position. This broaching can be done much more easily than if the holes were diverging, as they would be if drilled from the ordinary tripod, for in that case the holes not being parallel, the partitions between them increase with the depth and become more difficult to knock out. Prices and Weights Size For Drills Size Weight in Pounds Price with Weights Code Word Tripod only (3; Weights only Total Shipping U3 U6 U7 UA, UB, UC, UC2 . 245 275 380 315 360 393 560 635 773 $60.00 70.00 80.00 Banapare Ban arias Banasta UC, UC2, UD, UE2, UF2. UH.UH2.UK, UL .. For prices, weights and specifications of drills for mounting on above tripods, see page 21. 35 HOSE NIPPLES N57 N58 HOSE CLAMP ) 9 PLUG COCK SPUDoRREDUCER 'N62 N27 PARTS FOR LEWIS HOLE TRIPOD S 5 o GO -a ^ U G' E =. o rt 4 4 ^o oo cjj s; S ^ ^o S *o ^ si? o S .2 ft i g -^^^0-2 S JJ ts ^ i ^,*|8S i^niii sss sss^^ ^ 52J ^ ^ J25 ^ ^ a 5 Valve hr l N56 Plug co N57 Hose ni ection cj 0) (3 ^ : ~ i tn c c/5 8 S p " 3 o C , i 1 ^ T7-< *> C "* S? ft a 1 'o a CO CO -<< f 1 s Q< ? X a o w f r> ft (SI t " T3 H ! s ^ 0) s a D 0) S 5 fc fc C S "" 5 8 a "o "o ft <2 *d "ft fl c (4 1 bfl fe* Q ^ "ft JD 'O 9) OS eo O ^3 -M O fT-l o 0) Size For Drills Size jd be 1 Sn C/3 &> c JL be S'E Price without Drill Code Word c x .S* ^ 4) $5 o a o 03 n ^03 tJ ^ ^3 n ^ 03 s CO U40 UA, US, UB 8 160 100 430 400 1090 $175.00 Bouade U40 UA, US, UB 10 200 115 430 400 1145 175.00 Bouash U43 UC. UC2, UD, UE2, UF2 10 265 140 690 620 1715 250.00 Boubac U43 UC, UC2, UD, UE2, UF2 12 320 170 690 620 1800 250.00 Boubant U45 UH,UH2,UK,UL 12 450 180 850 715 2195 300.00 Boubouler The " UC " drill is sometimes used on the " U40" bar, and the " UH" drill is often used on the " U43" bar, though in the latter case extra heavy legs are provided, at an additional cost of $15.00. For prices, weights and specifications of drills for above mountings, see page 21. List of Parts of Sullivan Round Quarry Ear IN ordering repair parts give the numbers indicating the size of the bar, the number of the part and the name ; also, when possible, the number stamped or cast on the part to be replaced. The numbers shown on the accom- panying cut are for identification only. 83. Crank handle and split pin (1) for No. 94 shaft and pinion. 88. Leg yoke (2). 89. Cap (2) for leg yoke No. 88. 92. Saddle (1). 93. Bolt and nut (2) for No. 92 Saddle. 94. Pinion and shaft end squared for No. 83. 95. Pinion bushing and set screw (1) for No. 92 saddle. 96. Bolt nut (1) for No. 97 clamp jaw. 97. Clamp jaw for holding rock drill (I). 98. Trunnion at end of bar (2). 99. Bolt and nut (4) for No. 98 trunnion. 100. " U " bolt and two nuts (2) for No. 89. 104. Eye bolt and nut (4) for No. 105 swivel washer. 105. Swivel washer (4) for No. 88 leg yoke. 106. Leg (4). 107. Weight (4). 108. Leg clamp and two bolts (4) for weight. 109. (U45 only) washer (4) for No. 104 eye bolt. 43 The Sullivan Steel Gadder 44 The Sullivan Gadder for Dimension Stone IF o r k THE gadder is used for drilling holes under a tier of stone for the purpose of separating it from the floor of the quarry, for drilling holes in- order to break the tier into smaller blocks suitable for shipping or sawing, also for broaching out checks or steps in solid rock faces or masonry. By the use of plugs and feathers (wedges) driven into the holes made by the gadder, the stone is split apart, the break usually nmning back to a channel previously cut by a channeling machine. The Sullivan Gadder consists of a rock drill attached to a standard upon which it slides up and down. The standard may be set at any angle, and the drill swiveled on the stand- ard so as to cut in any direction. It drills horizontal holes close to the quarry floor, leaving a nearly level surface and reducing waste in stone. Holes may also be drilled into the quarry floor, perpendicularly or at any angle. The carriage upon which the drill and standard are mounted is provided with wheels for convenience of movement. A pointed pin at each corner prevents shifting while the drill is in opera- tion. The carriage is sufficiently heavy to hold the machine steady except when the drill is near the top of the standard, when a tie rod is attached at this point and fastened into the channel cut at the farther side of the block. The inlet and exhaust pipes may be attached to either side of the steam chest of the gadder drill, an important advantage in drilling close to a wall. The feed on this drill is thirty-six inches instead of twenty-four, as on the regular UC drill, and the steam chest is on the side instead of on the front of the cylinder. This construction allows horizontal holes to be put in very close to the quarry floor. 45 The Equipment Furnished with Gadder without Extra Charge Includes DRILL and standard mounted on carriage, with eleva- ting screw and hand-wheel, chain hoist and four steady pins. Tie rod and wedge with clevis and bolt, to steady the machine. Fifty feet of steam hose with clamps, nipples and unions. Twenty-five feet of water hose with clamps, nipples and unions. Crank handle for chain hoist. Set of steels to six feet in length. Extra packing for front head. Extra ratchet springs. Throttle valve with union and nipple. Oil can. Complete set of wrenches. Binding post. Price, heights and Specifications of Sullivan Gadder , with Drill Weight in Pounds Gadder set up ready to run, including drill standard and carriage. 2,700 3,000 Gadder with complete equipment General Dimensions Length of carriage Width of carriage . ... 5 feet 6 inches 4 feet inches 8 feet inches Height from floor, standard vertical Price, compl Code \Vord j te with 9 3/-inch drill and equipment $650.00 Edostome Larger or smaller drills than the above may be mounted on the gadder carriage, at special prices, which will be quoted upon application. Instructions for Running the Sullivan Rock Drill WHATEVER the mounting it must be firmly secured. If the drill is mounted on a tripod or quarry bar, set the mounting in the desired po- sition and then "spot" a small hole in the rock with a hand drill for each leg, and place the weights on the legs. Where the rock is so soft that the jar of the machine causes the legs to cut into the stone, and thereby throw the drill out of line with the hole, it is necessary to put a wooden block under each leg. An iron plate, with a hole in it for the leg, should be screwed on each block. In setting up a mining column or shaft bar it is well to have the foot plates for the jacks riv- eted or bolted to a piece of hard wood plank. Run the jack screws back as far as possible, and place the column or bar in position, and place blocks or wedges tightly between the top plate and the rock. Draw up on the jack screws, and as the drill is started, keep tightening the screws until the column or bar is secure. The mounting being in place, fasten the machine rigidly to it. Always blow out the hose before con- necting it to the drill. Before starting, the rock should be leveled off where the hole is to be put. Where compressed air is used the drill will start at once ; but with steam it will take a few minutes for the machine to become equally heated. Do not strike the steam chest or any other part of the drill, or loosen any bolt or side rod, for when the steam chest and cylinder become sufficiently heated the drill will start. Start the drill slowly and on a short stroke. When the hole is about 5 inches deep give the machine full head of air or steam, and feed it down corres- ponding to the rate at which it cuts into the rock. When the first steel has cut to its depth remove it and put in the next length, and so on to the final depth of the hole. All down or " wet " holes should be kept partly filled with water, and if the mud should clog the drill steel remove it, and clean out the hole with a " sand pump." In drilling up, or " dry " holes, it is a good plan to place the bit end of the next length drill in such a position that the dry dust from the 47 ' hole will fall on it and keep it dry; for if a wet drill steel be put into a dry hole the diist adheres to it and clogs it. When the drill strikes a cavity or seam in the rock, crank the machine down to a short stroke, until the bit has started in the next ledge. Start dry holes as near as possible on a level. When the hole is four or five inches deep, loosen the clamp or saddle nuts and raise the drill to the highest point of the hole ; then tighten first the back clamp nut, then the front nut. This makes the drill cut down, and in ordinary rock the hole may be drilled without again moving the machine. The drill should be given as long a stroke as possible without injury to the machine. In drilling back holes through damp ground do not run the full length of the feed screw. In working the drill back, give it sufficient air to prevent the cuttings from packing round the bit, and bring it back quickly. Very often ground is encountered which drills fast but in water holes does not splash the mud from the bottom. In this case give the machine a half head of air and a very long stroke, so that the piston lightly taps the front head, giving a slight jar to the drill which prevents the mud from clogging the bit. Do not keep the machine running if the piston stops rotating, or if the drill stops cutting. If a tripod leg has worked low causing the steel to bind in the hole, straighten it up. If a column arm is too high let it down, or vice versa. Always keep the drill steel in the center of the hole, even if it necessitates readjusting the mounting, and avoid running with crooked drill steels or shanks. Have the steel tight in the chuck or it will rapidly wear the crriick bushing, which causes the drill to run out of center, and results in excessive friction and wearing of the bit on the sides of the hole. In starting a steam machine, which has been shut down some time, do not oil until the water is all out of it, then oil often and in small quantities, through the oiler which is furnished with each machine. Also remove the plug in the top head and oil frequently. Use a good grade of cylinder oil when running with steam, and a zero black oil when running with air. Do not use any heavy grade of oil when using air, as such oil freezes readily and retards the drill. Sullivan Blacksmith Tools for forging drill steel Sullivan Sand Pumps & Blacksmiths Tools F o Forging Drill Steel SAND pumps are necessary to clean out the mud from drill-holes. They are made with an eye at the top, to which may be attached a rod or chain for the purpose of lowering- into the hole. The Sullivan Sand Pump is an improvement over the old pumps heretofore used, in that the rubber ball forming the valve, which very often becomes stuck in the tube, is done away with and an exterior plug used in its place ; the valve or plug is attached to the lifting- rod running throug-h the tube so that in lowering the valve is opened, and in raising the whole weight of the pump and contents acts against the valve to keep it closed. The size of sand pump required is governed by the diameter of the drill hole at the bottom. Outside diameter % inch 1 inch iy inch l l / 2 inch 1^ inch Price, 2 feet long.. $1.00 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.50 Code Word Besuconas Besugadas Besugos Besuguete Besuquets Prices of Blacksmiths' Tools for Forging Drill Steel For US to UL Drills For UA Drill only XT Number Price Code Word Number Price Code Word Swage -4 $1.25 Btr liana 11 $1.25 Boekband Sow ! *2 2.75 Birltng 12 250 Boekdeel Dolly + . . . 3 3.00 Birlonga 13 2.50 Boekhaak Flatter 4 1.50 Birnkopf 14 1.25 Boekweit Spreader . . 5 1.50 Birnmuss 15 1.50 Boekworm Dolly x 6 3.00 Exbirlonga 16 2.50 Exboekhaak Per set ll 10.00 Birsche 9.00 Boemund dolly only f Drill Shank Swages For Anvil 7 $0.75 Boenla-b Hammer . 8 .75 Boenoa used Shaped dollies are always furnished unless otherwise ordered. * When ordering Sow give size of steam drill with which the steels are to be When ordering drill shank swages, give diameter of shank to be swaged. Sullivan Sand Pump and Drill Steel 52 Drill Steel THE steels furnished with the Sullivan Rock Drill are made from a high grade of domestic steel, which has been found to give the best result in maintaining the cutting edge. This cutting edge or bit is usually of the + or X shape. For use in hard and uniform rock the former is recom- mended; but when there is a tendency to "rifle," the use of the X is preferable to the -+- bit, as in rotation it has only 50 per cent, of the possibility of striking in the same place, and hence the chance of "rifling" a hole is reduced to one-half. By the vise of blacksmiths' tools any blacksmith may easily make and dress the bits. Much depends upon their being properly dressed and tempered, as steel is often con- demned for not keeping an edge, when the trouble is really due to the tempering and not to the quality of the steel. The Sullivan Rock Drill Oiler PERHAPS no machine is so poorly oiled as the rock drill. It is a mistake to pour a considerable quantity of oil into the cylinder and expect that the drill nicely lubricated for a two or three hours' run, for if a piece of plank is held in front of the exhaust, it will be found that most of the oil is blown out in the first two or three strokes of the drill, and consequently there is no lubrication of the piston until another charge of oil is put in. The Sullivan Oiler is the only one admitting oil to the cylinder gradually and during the whole length of time the drill is running; this result is accomplished by a drip cup in the oiler which allows the oil to go through drop by drop, thereby adding to the life of the rock drill. 53 Prices , Weights and Specifications of Drill Steels for Sullivan Rock Drills (Formed and Sharpened, but not Tempered] For Drill U UA" 2 Inches Feed 12 Inches Size of Shank, K in - x 3 % in - Name of F Each Part LegularSize T Size of Gauge Length Steel o f Steel W ei g h Inches wl11 Cut Inches j Poun tin Price ds Single Set Starter 2d Length 3d Length 4th Length 5th Length \% 1ft. in. 3^ $1.45 1% 2 ft. Oin. 5 1.75 \% 3ft. Oin. K 6 2.00 1% 4 ft. in. K 7^ 2.25 1 5 ft. in. K 9 2.50 $1.45 3.20 5.20 7.45 9.95 Code word, s< Code word, s Code word. s< it tO 3 ft Betaalde it to 4 ft Betaculi it to 5 ft . . Betaculus For Drill "US" 2% Inches Feed 15 Inches Size of Shank, % in. x 4 in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Weight Inches 1 in Pounds Price Single Set 1^1 1 ft. 3 in. 2 ft. 6 in. 3 ft. 9 in. 5 ft. in. 6 ft. 3 in. 1 1 5 9 10 13 Ifi $1.60 2.00 2.20 2.55 2.90 $1.60 3.60 5.80 8.35 11.25 Code word, s< Code word, s( Code word, s< it to 3 ft. 9 in Betagt it to 5 ft. in . . Betakelen it to 6 ft. 3 in ..Bet alter For Drill "UB" 2^ Inches Feed 20 Inches Size of Shank, % in. x 4%. in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set IK 1 ft. 8 in. 3 ft. 4 in. 5 ft. in. 6 ft. 8 in. 8 ft. 4 in. 1 1 ,1 5? 21 $1.85 2.10 2.55 3.00 3.50 $1.85 3.95 6.50 9.50 13.00 Code word, s< Code word, si Code word, s it to 5 ft. in Beterschap Biconge Biconvexo *t to 6 ft 8 in it to 8 ft. 4 in For Drill U UC" 2^ Inches Feed 24 Inches Size of Shank, 1 in. x 4 l / z inches Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 5 2 ft. in. 4 ft. in. 6 ft. in. 8 ft. in. 10 ft. in. 12ft. Oin. 1 8 1 1 1 10 18 20 25 30 35 $2.20 3.10 3.20 3.75 4.40 4.95 $2.20 5.30 8.50 12.25 16.65 21.60 Code word, s Code word, s Code word, s Code word, s et to 6 ft . . BJcorpor et to 8 f t . . Bicrural et to 10 ft . , Bicuculle et to 12 ft ... . . Bicrida 54 Prices , Weights and Specifications of Drill Steels for Sullivan Rock Drills Continued For Drill "UC2" 2^ Inches Feed 18 Inches Size of Shank, 1 in. x 4^ in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set s* . 1% ig i^ 1 ft. 6 in. 3 ft. in. 4 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. in. 7 ft. 6 in. 9 ft. in. 10 ft. 6 in. V/s 1/8 1 1 1 1 8 14 15 19 23 26 30 $2.00 2.75 2.80 3.25 3.80 4.25 4.80 $2.00 4.75 7.55 10.80 14.60 18.85 23.64 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se t to 6 ft in Biculla t to 7 ft. 6 in Bicumid t to 9 ft. in - Rtrufias t to 10 ft. 6 in . . Btcutto For Drill "UD" 3 Inches Feed 24 Inches For Drill "UE2" 3% Inches Feed 24 Inches For Drill U UF2" 3J< Inches Feed 24 Inches Size of Shank, \y z in. x 4% in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 2% m 2K r 1H 1H 2 ft. in. 4 ft. in. 6 ft. in. 8 ft. in. 10 ft. in. 12 ft. in. 14 ft. in. 16 ft. in. 18 ft. in. 20 ft. in. 1# ig 154 1 11 19 23 31 39 47 55 63 71 79 $2.30 3.30 8.75 4.50 5.30 6.15 7.05 7.90 8.75 9.60 $2.30 5.60 9.35 13.85 19.15 25.30 32.35 40.25 49.00 58.60 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, st Code word, se t to 10 ft Bidbank t to 12 ft Biddende t to 14 ft Bidelle t to 16 ft Rid.flu.lf t to 18 ft ..Bidiram . . . Kidistonta t to 20 ft For Drill "UH" 3^ Inches Feed 30 Inches Size of Shank, \}{ in. x 5% in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 3 m 2K 8V 2/8 2 ft. 6 in. 5 ft. in. 7 ft. 6 in. 10 ft. in. 12 ft. 6 in. 15 ft. in. 17 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. in. $ IK ll 11 1# 18 82 37 48 59 70 81 92 $2.95 4.45 5.05 6.40 7.60 8.65 9.95 11.30 $2.95 7.40 12.45 18.85 26.45 35.10 45.05 56.35 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se t to 12 ft 6 in Bidtlaats t to 15 ft in ..Bids fond . .Biaueiar t to 17 ft 6 in . . t to 20 ft. in Biqmnho 55 Prices, Weights and Specifications of Drill Steels for Sullivan Rock Drills Continued For Drill "U H2" 3^ Inches Feed 24 Inches Size of Shank, 1% in. x 5J^ in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 3 2% It* 2% 2% % l /3 2 1% IK Ifg 2 ft. in. 4 ft. in. 6 ft. in. 8 ft. in. 10 ft. in. 12 ft. in. 14 ft. in. 16 ft. in. 18 ft. in. 20 ft. in. 22 ft. in. 24 ft. in. 1/8 IjJ % 1* 1$ IK IK 1K 15 25 31 41 50 57 63 76 82 92 103 109 $2.65 3.94 4.46 5.63 6.66 7.53 8.53 9.85 10.85 12.00 13.60 14.15 $2.65 6.59 11.05 ' 16.68 23.34 30.87 39.40 48.25 59.10 71.10 84.70 98.85 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se :t to 14 ft Biquodain t to 16 ft Biquorum t to 18 ft Biquosser t to 20 ft Biqitot For Drill "U K " 4J< Inches Feed 30 Inches Size of Shank, \y z in. x 6 in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 3/8 3^ 3% 3K t* m 2% 23/ 8 2 ft. 6 in. 5 ft. in. 7 ft. 6 in. 10 ft. in. 12 ft. 6 in. 15 ft. in. 17 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. in. 22 ft. 6 in. 25 ft. in. 27 ft. 6 in. 1 JIZ 1% \% 1 V' 1# 27 47 66 74 90 107 123 140 156 174 190 $4.26 5.86 7.38 8.00 9.30 10.70 11.94 13.30 14.58 16.00 17.30 $4.26 10.12 17.50 25.50 34.80 45.50 57.44 7074 85.32 101.32 113.62 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se t to 20 ft. in Birkens t to 22 ft 6 in Birkwein t to 25 ft. in Bialaba t to 27 ft. 6 in Birlabais For Drill " U L" 5 Inches Feed 30 Inches Size of Shank, 1^ in- x 6^ in. Regular Size of Gauge Inches Length Steel will Cut Size of Steel Inches Weight in Pounds Price Single Set 4 3% 3K 3^ 3^ ^3/ 3K 3}4 8 2% 23/ 4 %tt 2Y 2 2 ft. in. 4 ft. 6 in. 7 ft. in. 9 ft. 6 in. 12 ft. in. 14 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. in. 19ft. 6 in. 22 ft. in. 24 ft. 6 in. 27 ft. in. 29 ft. 6 in. 32 ft. in. 1% Ijl I& 22 39 42 65 81 98 114 131 148 165 182 200 217 $3.50 5.40 7.60 8.25 10.00 11.90 13.65 15.50 17.40 19.25 21.10 23.10 24.95 $3.50 8.90 16.50 24.85 34.85 46.75 60.40 75.90 93.30 112.55 133.65 156.75 181.70 Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se Code word, se t to 25 ft in Btrlacking t to 27 ft. 6 in Btr ladder t to 30 ft in . . . Birlagg t to 32 ft. 6 in Birlandem Hose and Sullivan Hose Connections 57 Steam and Air Hose for Connecting to Sullivan Rock Drills IN the selection of hose for the purpose of making connection with rock drills, experience has shown that a high quality is cheaper in the end than a less reliable grade. Particularly is this true of steam hose, whose life is usually short, owing to the action of heat upon the rubber, and to the great pressure of the steam. Various substitutes for rubber have been and are being tried, but have as yet reached only the experimental stage. For steam hose marline winding has been found best, as this prevents the hose from damage, adds to its strength and is much cooler to handle than metal winding. Half round wire is recommended for air hose, as the flat surface will not cut the rubber, while the half round form minimizes friction. This form of winding will not kink, and adds materially to the life of the hose. Marline wound hose is always furnished with steam drills and half round wire wound hose with air drills, unless otherwise ordered. The Sullivan Hose Connections The Sullivan connections consist, for one end of the hose, of a special threaded nipple with swivel union to attach to the steam pipe. For the other, of a special nipple with swivel union to attach to the throttle valve, and two pair of special hose clamps. Prices and Specifications of Sullivan Hose Without Connections Description For Drills Size 25 Feet Long 50 Feet Long Price Code Word Price Code Word % in., 4 ply, steam. % in.. 4 ply, air 1 in., 5 ply, steam . 1 in., 5 ply, air \Y in., 6 ply, steam. \Y^ in. ,6 ply, air UA, US, UB UA, US,UB UC, UC2, UD, UE2, UF2 UC, UC2, UD, UE2, UF2 UH, UH2, UK, UL UH, UH2, UK, UL $10.35 9.40 15.90 14.15 24.15 21.45 Bedelry Bedesman Bedestond Bedeuten Bedeutunz Bedgenoot $20.70 18.80 31.85 28.30 48.25 42.90 Bedilling- Bedizen Bedjah Bedompt Bedoting Bedroog With Connections Description For Drills Size 25 Feet Long 50 Feet Long Price Codeword Price Code Word y in. , 4 ply, steam . ^ in., 4 ply, air 1 in., 5 ply, steam. 1 in., 5 ply, air IX in. ,6 ply, steam. \% in., 6 ply, air UA, US, UB UA, US, UB UC, UC2, UD, UE2. UF2 UC, UC2, UD, UE2; UF2 UH, UH2, UK, UL UH, UH2, UK, UL $13.75 12.60 20.40 laea 2925 26.55 Bedtafel Bedutdsel Beduinas Bellabunt Bellacem Bellacity $24.10 21.80 36.35 32.80 53.35 48.00 Bellator Bellatrix Bellatuli Bellliase Bellhund Belliatos Electric Rock Blasting Apparatus FOR the convenience of customers, the company can supply complete electrical rock blasting apparatus, all of the best materials and of most modern design. Prices and code words for the various devices are given below. Price $25.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 U. S. standard blasting machine, No. 3, fires 1 to 20 holes U. S. standard blasting machine, No. 4, fires 40 to 50 holes Victor magneto blasting machine, fires 5 to 8 holes Standard electric fuse and blast tester . Leading wire reel for holding 1,000 feet wire Connecting wire holder for holding 2 spools of wire Battery testing lamp with stand, complete . Battery testing lamp without stand Connecting wire on 2-pound spools per spool* . Connecting wire on 5-pound spools, per spool* Connecting wire on 10-pound spools, per spool* * One pound of the above wire contains 250 feet. Leading wire in 500-foot coils, per coil . Insulating tape in ^-pound pkgs., per ^ pound Victor Electric Platinum Fuses Code Word Brunhild Bruniame Brunibarbe Single Strength Ordinary Quality Equal to Quintuple Force 4-foot wires 6-foot wires 8-foot wires 10- foot wires 12-foot wires 14-foot wires 16-foot wires Per 100 $3.00 3.54 4.08 4.62 5.16 570 6.24 Code Word Bramantip Bramarbas Bramarian Bramasse Brambalie Brambly Bramidos Single Strength Ordinary Quality Equal to Quintuple Force 18-foot wires 20-foot wires 22- foot wires 24- foot wires 26-foot wires 28- foot wires 30-foot wires 9.32 10.32 11.32 12.32 ^ Double Strength ^gl Ordinary Quality Double Strength Ordinary Quality 7|ffl| Equal to Equal to JH Quintuple Force Per 100 Code Word Quintuple Force Per 100 Code Word ra 4-foot wires . $3.75 Braminic 18-foot wires . $7.53 Brumous ; g 0-foot wires . 4.29 Braminical 20-foot wires . 8.07 Brunda H 8-foot wires . 4.83 Brammast 22 foot wires . 9.07 Brundisina 10-foot wires . 5.37 Bramosia 24-foot wires . 10.07 Brundisium . ^ S s^ c "3 c 5 "S & rt ^ o - d 2 .2 o ii 74 water is used, and the consequent cutting of the boiler, is also thus avoided. The boiler is of the submerged flue type, dif- fering from others of the same type in having a large center flue of boiler plate steel riveted to both top and bottom crown sheets. This construction insures rigidity of the crown sheets, and relieves the central flues from overduty, undue strain and tendency to leakage. The accumulation of sediment on the crown sheet is also thus prevented to a great extent. The boiler is built of high grade steel, set low in the frame of the machine and securely held in position. These boilers have a large water leg and an unusual number of hand holes in the water leg, as well as over the crown sheet, giving ample facilities for thorough cleaning. They are provided with complete fixtures, including injector, suction hose and strainer, gauge cocks, safety valve, pressure gauge, firing tools, etc. The Sullivan Rigid Head Channeler, size 6^, is of the 6^ Rigid same general type as the Y, but it is lighter and of some- channeier what less capacity and power. The chopping engine stand- ard, as in the Y machine, is mounted on a "washboard," but owing to the lighter weight of this engine and of the cutting parts, the sliding apron is dispensed with and the feed screw is operated by ratchet and hand lever, instead of by power, as in the Y. All the channelers except the VX machine are pro- vided with a rig consisting of a casting and two bolts, by which the truck wheels may be pulled off the axles when it is necessary to replace them ; and all the channelers, including the VX, are supplied with slings which hook into clevises placed conveniently in the frame, allowing them to be easily handled when a derrick is available. For weights, dimensions and general equipment, see page 92. 75 c ", >> o SI 7' The Sullivan Swivel Head Channelers THE Sullivan Swivel Head Channelers are designed for use in quarries where angle as well as vertical cutting is required. This condition exists in quarries where the stone is under heavy cover, making stripping expensive, or where the formation pitches and must be fol- lowed, requiring tunneling to overcome the necessity of removing heavy layers of worthless rock. The develop- ment of quarries by this method is well illustrated by the cut of the Columbian Marble Quarrying Co.'s quarry at Proctor, Vt., on the opposite page. At this point, with a comparatively small surface open- ing, the quarry is enlarged at each floor by angle wall cuts, saving the removal of undesirable stock at the surface and giving constantly increasing floor space as the quarry is deepened. The flashlight views on pages 74 and 100 illustrate the tunneling method as practiced with these machines in the deep quarries of the Vermont Marble Co., at West Rutland. The strata or beds of valuable stock have been followed to a depth of two hundred and fifty feet, and by tunneling to a distance several hundred feet under the hill. These are but two instances among many that exist in the quarries of this country. On public work these machines are especially valuable where it is necessary to carry excavation to great depths. See illustration of the wheel-pit excavation at Niagara Falls, on page 98. The Sullivan Swivel Head Channelers are built in three sizes, as described and illustrated on the following pages. 77 Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler, size Z. Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler 'This Machine Designated as Size Z THE Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler, size Z, is simi- lar in size of cylinder, cutting capacity and details of chopping- engine to the Y machines already fully described. The main engine, however, is mounted on a heavy swinging plate, making possible the putting in of angle wall cuts, as with the 6^2 and VX machines. This mounting is firm and strong, and there are no bolts to break, as the strain is borne directly by the casting. The Z channeler is designed for use where channels of great depth are desired, or where the stone is very hard and the conditions severe. The head may be swiveled so as to cut out the corners of a quarry, and the machine may be used for trans- verse or tunnel cuts. The chop- ping engine may be placed at three points on the swivel plate : in the centre, or at either end. The end positions allow the en- gine to be placed at an angle of thirty degrees with the vertical, while the plate may be swiveled *back to allow an angle cut of thirty-six degrees, or of forty- eight degrees when special braces are used. An angle of thirty-six degrees gives an undercut of about three feet nine inches in a six-foot channel. The Z machine may be used with a boiler if desired, in that case performing all the work done by the Y rigid head channeler. In addition, angle wall cuts may be put in up to twelve degrees with the vertical, amounting to an undercut of about fifteen inches in a six-foot channel. Cross Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler, size Z, with boiler. 8o cuts may also be continued into the wall cuts, when these are of less than twelve degrees, by swiveling the engine on the plate. The customary practice is to build these machines without boilers, for use in quarries where the veins are in- clined or on a level. An automatic trip is furnished with the Z and 6% machines, by means of which the channeler is reversed at the end of the cut. It is operated by rods close to the track, which strike dogs clamped to the rail at each end of the cut. These dogs are easily shifted along the rail, and the use of this trip allows the runner to put his attention on other work. This machine has met with great success in the marble quarries of New England and in deep excavations on public work, its great power and cutting capacity rendering it well fitted for such difficult work. For weight, dimensions and equipment, see page 92. The Z machine, together with all the Sullivan Chan- nelers of other types, may be operated by compressed air as well as steam. Air is preferable under conditions necessitat- ing the use of a number of machines at points distant from the central power plant and from each other. In -this case a suitable reheater is mounted on the machine to secure the utmost efficiency. The Z channelers used in constructing the wheel pits at Niagara Falls and the great canal of the Lake Superior Power Co., at Sault Ste. Marie, were driven by air as above described. The reheaters may be distinguished in the cut on page 98. NOTE. The approximate amount of air at 80 pounds pressure neces- sary to operate the Y and Z channelers is, without reheating, about 350 feet per minute. The size 6)4 machine will use about 300 feet under the same conditions, while the VX channeler will use approximately 200 feet. 81 82 Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler This Machine Designated as Size 61-2 THE Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler, size 6^, was the first successful direct-acting channeler placed upon the market, and is still the standard for marble quarries. It has been improved from time to time, and all features have been thoroughly tested by years of use. It is the favorite in the great marble quarries of Vermont, Tennes- see and Georgia, on account of its light weight, great cutting capacity and wide range of adjustability. With this machine, angle wall cuts of thirty-three degrees with the vertical may be put in, giving an undercut of about three and one-half feet in a six foot cut. The engine may be inclined at -any angle up to twenty-seven and one-half degrees for cutting out corners or continuing cross cuts into angle wall cuts. These angles may be increased by means of special braces to ninety and seventy-five degrees, respectively. In putting in horizontal tunnel cuts, however, the usual practice is to remove the hack brace entirely, supporting the standard on a platform set upon the frame for that purpose. The chopping engine standard is supported on a solid Main steel bar secured rigidly to the frame. The standard may be En # ine set and firmly clamped at any point on this bar. The joint is such that the standard may be set at any angle from vertical to horizontal. An adjustable back brace consisting of a cast- iron sleeve and a heavy steel screw, holds the standard firmly in position from the rear, while laterally the standard is supported by a steel rod, one end of which is fastened to the top of the standard and the other clamped to the bar.. This clamp may be slid along the bar and makes a convenient method of inclining the standard without the use of a screw. The cylinder is raised and lowered by a feed screw operated by a ratchet and hand lever, and situated between the sides of the standard, parallel with the piston rod. It passes through a feed nut held in lugs on the back of the 83 The Sullivan Swivel Head Channeler, size 6^ cylinder, and is provided with a take-up nut. The standard is provided with guides throughout its length, in which the cylinder and cross-head work. The guides are lined with steel liners, which may be easily replaced when worn. The cylinder and cross-head are provided with suitable gibs, which may be shimmed up or replaced when worn. The valve for the chopping engine is of the same general Valve type as that used on all Sullivan Channelers, with the excep- tion of the VX. A balanced piston valve of ordinary type controls the chopping piston. This is in no way mechanically connected with the engine. A separate valve, moved by a lever and link connected with the cross-head, gives the cut-off at a definite point in the stroke. A small reverse valve at the top of this cut-off valve controls the main valve by admitting live steam to either end. This valve motion is very economi- cal, as the steam is used expansively, and has a wide range of adjustment, working equally well under a hard or light blow. It has been tested by years of use and has been found perfectly satisfactory. The cushion valve, which prevents the piston from striking the bottom-head, when passing over a mud seam or cavity in the rock, is a round valve of the Corliss type in the exhaust passage, which chokes the exhaust, thus forming a steam cushion. The machine is moved along the track by the same style of gearing as that employed on the Y and Z channelers. A starting and a reverse lever control this motion, which is further governed by an automatic trip, already fully described on page 81. The 6^ channeler is used almost invariably without boiler, as the presence of the latter greatly limits the ability of the machine to put in angle cuts. When desired, however, the machine is built with boiler. This is of the plain vertical type, with submerged flues. An attachment for mounting a rock drill, similar to that used on the VX machine, will be furnished if desired. For weights, dimensions and general equipment, see page 92. 86 Sullivan Side Hill Channeler Designated as Size V X THE Sullivan VX Swivel Head Side Hill Channeler is the lightest track machine manufactured, having been built to meet the growing demand for an effec- tive machine for light work. It has become very popular in the slate quarries of Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine and Vir- ginia, and in fact has superseded the bar channeler as the standard machine for this and other light work. It cuts slate more rapidly than any machine previously used, thus obviating to a large extent the use of powder, which shattered the stone severely, and was a cause of considerable loss in the production of valuable slate. The VX will readily cut chan- nels to ten feet in depth, occasioning a great saving of time and labor in moving the machine, etc. It is well adapted for opening new marble, limestone and sandstone quarries, being easily moved and set on the most uneven surfaces. The feed engine is practically the same as that used on the Y channeler, except that it is placed horizontally, allowing the cuts to be put in at any angle from vertical to horizontal. The large size of this feed engine in proportion to that of the machine, insures ample power to propel the machine at constant speed on track of any required incline. This channeler will easily perform accurate and reliable cut- ting when set on any incline up to thirty degrees. The track is provided with a machine-cut rack on the inner side of the rail, which is fitted by gears on the trucks. These gears are cast solid with the trucks, the flange forming a shrouding for the teeth, so that breakage is almost impossible. The trucks are flanged on both sides, and to further prevent the machine from leaving the track, should such a possibility arise, heavy gibs extend from the frame under the head of the rail. The automatic governor is so nicely adjusted as to keep the machine at a constant speed along the track, whether ascend- ing or traveling down hill. 87 The Sullivan Side Hill Channeler, size VX The valve motion is a departure from the style used on other Sullivan Channelers. The main valve is of the balanced piston type controlled by a cut-off valve at all times under the control of the piston. These valves are constantly lubri- cated by the oil admitted to the cylinder, reducing wear to a minimum; being entirely enclosed it is impossible for any grit to reach them. The crosshead is provided with a cushion valve similar to that used on other Sullivan Channelers. On page 86 is shown a VX channeler fitted with an attachment for mounting a Sullivan UC Rock Drill upon the bar that supports the main engine standard. This drill will put in holes in line with the channeler steels at all angles at which the channeler can be placed. The channeler is thus enabled to cut up to the end of the channel throughout the whole depth of the cut. This attachment will be furnished with each machine unless otherwise ordered. If desired, an attachment to the standard will be pro- vided to overhang the frame similar to the VA machine, whereby the channeler will be able to cut a horizontal chan- nel, the center of which is less than six inches above the top of the rail. No boiler is used with the VX machine. For weights, dimensions and general equipment, see page 92. Sullivan VX Charmeler in Jackson Bros, slate quarry, Pen Argyl, Pa. 90 Sullivan Undercutting Channeler This Machine Designated as Size VA THE Sullivan Undercutting Channeler, size VA, is de- signed for horizontal undercutting in stone quar- ries, where, owing to the nature of the deposit, the benches cannot be raised by the ordinary method. It is also valuable in quarries where tunneling is necessary. This machine will also cut channels ranging slightly from the horizontal, provision being made for sufficient variation to meet the requirements of a pitching vein. The machine will swivel so as to cut out the corners. The standards carrying the channeling engine are made to work on either end of the machine, so that the cut may be carried up to either wall of the quarry. The mechanism for movement along the track is the same as that used on the Sullivan Track Channelers of standard pattern. These machines are built without boiler only. For weights, dimensions, and general equipment, see page 92. UIH S PB9H 19AIMS ^H CO CC " stEfc OO ioiHTj< oo t fc fc 000 ICrHCO-rH O O O <-( GO o co !OT ICD-rH ^ co o co co >-. J3 OJ S c *2 a l|_l | r> r^ rt 100 and it is much better to allow the safety valve to continue to blow off. The flues should be cleaned often. The feed screw on the chopping engine and all other Lubrication bearings and exposed working parts in particular, should be thoroughly cleaned from cinders and dirt which may have accumulated during the shipment. The operator should look up all the oil holes and become familiar with their location for each bearing. The oil boxes for the worm gears on the chuck axles are rilled with oil before shipping. A small quantity of fresh oil should be added about once a month. The sight feed lubricator on the main steam pipe is provided for oiling the main chopping engine and care should always be taken that it is working properly. The cross-head on these machines will amply repay care- Setting the ful attention, as it is so made with its sliding guides that all wear can easily and quickly be taken up laterally and trans- versely, thus keeping the piston head always in the center of the cylinder, which reduces the wear very materially at that place. In putting the drills in the cross-head the operator should be compelled to use the piece of steel 6^ inches x ^ inch x i inch, which is provided in the tool chest for use between the ends of the steel and the cross-head. This will prevent the cross-head being battered out of shape by the ends of the steel driving into it. The bottom clamp may then be put on, drawing the clamp bolts only tight enough to keep the steels in position ; then the drills should be shimmed or blocked up wherever they may be found short ; the other clamp may then be put on and tightened moderately; the set screws at the ends of the clamp should then be tightened well, which draws the steels together ; after which the clamp bolts can be tight- ened well. No attempt should be made to tighten the set screws with the clamp bolts tightened more than just enough to hold the steels in place. The drills or cutting steels for all channelers except the DHII VX consist of three with edges at right angles to the cut and two with edges inclined to the cut, set alternately in the gang. To arrange the steels for the channeler, use the hand 101 clamp provided for that pur- pose, the center steel being the lowest when arranged for cutting. The position of the others will vary with differ- ent rocks, being set "coarse" or "fine," as it is called. The diagonals should al- ways be set further back than the outside steels, being about }i to % i ncn back of the center when set for soft stone ; the out- side ones being T V to y& inch back for soft stone. In hard rock they should not be set back so much, or, in other words, should be set "finer." To secure the best results, the operator should alter the arrangement of the steels to suit the stone on which he is working, always keeping the diagonals as far back as possible. In hard stone they should be set almost even with the center drill, otherwise they will produce lumps in the channel, which are liable to break the steels and make slow cutting, starting When the steam is up the feed engine may be started, after being well oiled, and the channeler run over the track. The chopping engine may be run up and down by means of the feed screw, to be sure both are in good working order. The bands in the friction clutches which drive the channeler along the track should only be tightened enough to drive well. Adjustment is made by screws easily accessible on the outside of the friction case. The travel of the channeler along the track should vary for different stones. This may be adjusted by the tension springs which control the governor weights. The speed for marble should be 15 or 20 feet per minute; the same for hard sandstone and hard limestone. In soft sand- stone and limestone, it should be from 20 to 30 feet per minute. Before starting the chopping engine, it is well to take out 102 the bronze buffers made with hexagonal heads, which limit the travel of the main valve, and push the valve up and down by hand to see that it works perfectly free. The buffers may then be screwed in tightly and the machine will give no trouble from the sticking of this valve. The chopping engine may now be started slowly on the cushion which is operated by the cushion valve lever on the side of the steam chest, and with the channeler running along the track, the chopping engine can be lowered so as to cut slowly. If the channel is found to be not straight, which is generally the case, it should be straightened with the hand drills or steels provided with the machine. If attention is paid to this, it will be found to make easier cutting for the channeler, and it is much easier to straighten it at the start than later. After the cut is down eight or ten inches, water should be turned into it either by hose or a barrel with a spigot at the end of the channel. Mud may be kept out with a scraper until the cut is four or five feet deep, after which the scoop provided with the machine will be found to be more easily handled. When possible provide a " free end " at one end of the channel; this will pre- vent all accumulations of mud, as it can run out at this " free end." This can be arranged in most quarries. In soft stone this is highly desirable, as it is almost impossible to keep the mud out by hand. It is usual in quarry work to run the channeler as far as General the track will permit, putting the channel down full depth, then to move the track around. and continue the channel. In approaching the end of the channel, it is best to approach slowly, so that no lumps will be left in the channel at this point. If the operator does not reverse the machine at the proper time, the steels will strike the end of the channel and glance off, sometimes bending the steels, and always losing more in the length of the channel than if the machine were reversed at the proper time. A skillful operator can put down a channel with very nearly perpendicular ends. The hardness of the blow will depend on the rock to be cut. In soft stone a very hard blow can be delivered. In hard stone the blow may be made as hard as the drills will 103 Sullivan VX Channeler in quarry of Excel- sior Slate Company, Pen Argyl, Pa. 104 stand. The blow can be adjusted by moving the cut-off valve stem which is connected by links with the cross-head. Rais- ing the valve stem gives a harder blow and lowering it a lighter blow. At times the channel instead of going straight down, will lead off to one side after going down several feet. The only remedy is to dull the side of the drills towards which the channel leads, by knocking off the corner with a hammer. This will make the drills cut to the other side. Moving the channeler track a little to the side toward which the channel leads will also help materially. In putting down deep cuts in hard stone, the channel should not be longer than a gang of drills can cut their full length without becoming too dull. These will generally channel to about 20 feet in length, depending on the stone. Longer channels can, of course, be cut by changing dull steels for a sharp gang of the same length. Better progress in hard stone is made, however, by cutting several short channels. The VX channeler differs somewhat from Thevx the others, especially in using only three drills Channeler instead of five ; the two outside ones having the edges at right angles to the channel, the center one being a diagonal. The drills or steels are adjusted in the hand clamp, the outside ones being even length and the diagonal set back as for the other channelers. When used on slate for deep channels, say, nine feet, the cut should be started at least three-inch gauge. On the drills with edges at right angles to the cut, for the other channelers the cutting edge is directly under the center of the steel, but for the VX the cutting edge is carried toward the outside of the gang, within a quarter of an inch of the side of the steel. If carried too far in this direction, the steel is liable to curl up on being used. These steels are forged by flattening the former cutting edge almost entirely from one side, instead of both sides equally, as in the other channelers. 105 In clamping the steels in the cross-head, the wedge which draws the steels together should be driven in tightly before tightening the clamp bolts. Any trouble from spread- ing of the drill steels may be remedied by bending them near the top end, so that when drawn together in the cross-head, the cutting ends will be held together by the spring in the steels. The channel should always be kept straight, as with the other channelers. The travel of the VX on the track is about 12 to 15 feet per minute. 106 Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill. Single cylinder hydraulic feed. // interested in diamond drills send for the special catalogue on this subjecf. 108 log Catalogues of the Sullivan Machinery Company No. 42. Hoisting Engines No. 44. Ventilating Fans No. 45. Corliss Engines No. 48. Coal Mining Machinery No. 49. Diamond Core Drills No. 50. Straight Line Air Compressors No. 51. Rock Drills and Stone Channeling Machines No. 52. Rock Drills and Air Compressors in VC 3 1 3 6 3