The reaming machines are usually placed close together in rows, so that several of them can work on the same member at the same time. These reamers are nothing more or less than boring machines. They bore out the rivet-holes to a size inch larger than the diameter of the rivet. Reaming bores out that material which was the most injured by the punching, and it also brings into line any holes which do not exactly match up.
From the reamers, the member goes to the riveters, and is riveted together, the assembling bolts being taken out to make way for the rivets.
The whole member is next taken to the rotary planers, where the ends are cut to the exact length. Also pinholes, if any, are bored with the boring machines.
From here it is taken to the paint shop, where all rust and dirt are cleaned off, and it is given the coat of paint as required by the specifications.
The member is now ready to be shipped. It is loaded on the cars, care being taken to see that it will clear all objects along the track or in the tunnels, if any; and also to see that it is securely fastened for its journey. In case a
structure is to be shipped by steamer, a dia gram of the boat, showing all hatches, stanch ions, and pillars in the hold, should be furnished before the drafting has begun, in order that the various members should be so built as to go in the hold.
65. Inspection. From the time the draw ings are first sent out, all the processes of con struction are under close double inspection— that of the company's inspector, and that of the inspector employed by the purchaser. The in spectors first look over the drawings closely, and then see that the material, the methods of working, and the results are in accordance with the specifications. Having a higher education than many of the shop men, they understand the drawings better, and therefore should be present not only to criticise but to help along wherever possible by giving advice when asked and by making kindly suggestions which will make the work easier for the workmen.