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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Alternative hammer designs for Bentley wheel hubs.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 155\4\  scan0085
Date  1st September 1933
  
LID{A. J. Lidsey} (handwritten)
1326 (handwritten)

To H.H.C. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
E.3/HP.1.9.33.

c.c. Mr. Ha. Mr. Hey.
~~Mr. W. Mr. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey}~~

Bentley Hammer for Wheel Hubs.
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We are anticipating receiving a sample Moseley hammer, similar to what we use on the Rolls-Royce chassis but made with a specially heavy head of 2 1/2 lbs, to try out for use in connection with Rudge Whitworth hubs.

We think however there may be some doubts about this hammer being suitable, and that we should have a metal hammer to consider as an alternative.

It has been agreed that the copper hammer with wood handle, of which we have a sample, is a poor job, and we should, therefore, be glad if you would make up a metal hammer to Lec. 3595 as an alternative to try out against the Moseley. Spencer Moulton (handwritten)

Lec. 3595 is designed with a head of the same weight as the copper hammer, namely 3 1/2 lbs but this can be cut down experimentally till the minimum required weight has been obtained.

E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}

Blueprint attached.
  
  


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