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Lighter Screw

An adjustable screw connecting the BRAYER or BRIDGETREE to the STEELYARD and is used to adjust it by raising or lowering it. Part of the LIGHTENING GEAR.

Alternative terms

Term Language Region
Tenter Jack English North Yorkshire
Tentering Screw English