CHAPTER II.

PAINTING BY IMMERSION.

An old Idea largely Developed in Recent Years--Simple Forms of Paint Dipping--Painting Varnish Cans--Larger Plants--The Tank--The Agitators--McLennan Patent--Paint Proof Gear Box--Three Tank Plant for Different Colours--The Rails and Hanging Apparatus--Hanging Articles after they are Painted--Hoists--Simple Crabs and Lifting Gear--Pneumatic Hoist--Electrical Hoist--Trolley Hoist--The Number of Coats of Paint--Advantages of the Dipping Process--Protecting Parts not to be Painted--Preparing Woodwork before Painting--Filler for Iron--Stopping Holes in Woodwork--Rubbing Down 7