[Bell Historians] Terminology

[Susan Dalton]

>> > As I wrote, metal rods were fitted to strengthen the wheels, but 
> I suppose
>> > these are called tie-bars.
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>> Why not 'wheel braces'?
>>
>> Steve

Quite. C D
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> I thought that tie-bars are threaded metal bars used to strengthen
> wooden frames by being added vertically from the top of the frame,
> through the foundation beams and then bolted tight. Am I even more
> confused than usual?
>
These are tie RODS not bars. C D
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