Posted by Clarification Requested (205.152.57.34) on May 12, 2003 at 11:51:22:
In Reply to: Re: Question for John Collins posted by John Collins on May 12, 2003 at 00:00:43:
: Bessler described screwing _bolts which regulated the motion in and out of the axle to allow his one-way wheel (Draschwitz wheel)to work_ and even says that witnesses and friends enjoyed operating the bolts. The bolts were used to slow down and stop and secure the wheel.
_Are you describing a "braking" mechanism, or is this a reference to the _inside_ of the wheel?_
I think cord was used _in_ the first wheel and maybe as an extra security feature to tie the wheels down when not being used.
_Do you mean "within" or "for"?_
Apart from that I can't think of anything else relating to the operation of the one-way wheels Grim.
: JC
_Thank You_