crosspiece

The slope for the blades is made to run in opposite directions on the ends of each crosspiece.

Rearmost of all was a wooden crosspiece to which the shaft of the sledge-meter was attached through a universal joint.

At two corners there are upright wooden screws, some fifteen inches long with movable collars which support a crosspiece.

To this crosspiece are fastened three stout cords, their other ends being attached to the table.

Twice, at three feet, he knocked off the crosspiece; the third time he came down on it squarely, smashing the wood to flinders.