The sand should be neither coarse nor fine but of a middling quality or about the size of the common pop(p)y seed. If the sand is too coarse the mortar will be short or brittle . . . If the… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
The valuable properties of this cement depend in a great measure on the mode of preparing it for use. The mixing should therefore be conducted with care in order to form a perfect union of the powdered cement, sand and… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
The sand should be neither coarse nor fine but of a middling quality or about the size of the common pop(p)y seed. If the… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
The valuable properties of this cement depend in a great measure on the mode of preparing it for use. The mixing should therefore be… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
To every bushel of the powdered cement add one bushel of sand, mix them together and pass them through a sieve, then add a… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
This cement can be used in any situation and for any purpose to which any other mortar or hydraulic cement can be applied. It… — Canvass White Copy Share Image
