1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class IX.: Kennan and Sons
2141. KENNAN and SONS, Dublin.
Improved iron fences and erecting tools, log saws, lawn mowers, root blasters.
KENNAN'S LAWN MOWERS, with registered tilt gear.
When the box E has been filled with cut grass, it is raised and emptied into the large box at the back of the machine by simply depressing the handle A, which moves the segment B, gearing into the pinion C, and so raises the arm D, upon which the front box E is hung. The large grass carrier can be quickly over-set or lifted off the machine.
KENNAN'S APPARATUS FOR BLASTING ROOTS AND STUMPS OF TREES. The set includes perforated screw plug bent lever handle suitable screw auger, and a mould for cartridges.
This presents the simplest, most economical and efficient mode of breaking up roots or stumps of trees, so as to facilitate their removal or conversion into fuel. With 5 ounces of blasting powder, a large root may be split in about 8 minutes.
The apparatus complete in case with fuze for 50 roots, price £2-10
KENNAN'S IMPROVED TOOLS for erecting wire fences, strainer, knotting tools, collar vice, and straightening machine, in case complete. Price . . . . £3-10
KENNAN'S PORTABLE JOINTED LADDER, for house and garden use.
REGISTERED STANDARD FOR WIRE FENCES, made of a single piece of iron I section, is fixed without wood or stone blocks.
REGISTERED TANGENTIAL WINDERS, for straining wire fences on iron posts.
KENNAN'S LOG-SAWING MACHINE, worked by one man.
The saw frame is hung on jointed bars, fitted with box springs at A and B, which materially assist the back stroke, and take all strain off the wrist. The frame is strongly made of seasoned timber, and no part is liable to get out of order. The blocks to be cut are secured by an iron cramp, and short pieces are supported by a movable rest.
Price, complete as above £2-15