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  • Sieves sets with a lid and a bottom pan are recommendable.

    5. Central storage 1996

  • HAND TOOLSX. 1 Sieves and screensX. 2 Trowel (or float) XI.

    Chapter 6 1992

  • Sieves and screens are classified by mesh sizes and described in various national standards.

    Chapter 6 1992

  • Sieves with square holes are made of woven wire; they are not very durable, but also not very expensive.

    Chapter 5 1991

  • Sieves can have two types of holes: round and square.

    Chapter 5 1991

  • Sieves with round holes of a certain nominal diameter allow particles having that diameter (or less) in one direction to fall through; only its length can be greater than the diameter of the hole.

    Chapter 5 1991

  • Sugar is well melted, give them a Boil or two; let them stand in an earthen Pot 'till the next Day, then make them scalding hot, and, when cold, lay them on Sieves; afterwards put them in an Oven not too hot, where let them stand all Night, and then turn them, and put them in again.

    Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) Mary Eales

  • Stove; the next Day lay them on Sieves, but not turn them 'till that

    Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) Mary Eales

  • Sieves to dry: You may put some in Codling-Jelly, first boiling the

    Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) Mary Eales

  • Boards, sift them with Sugar, and turn them on Sieves.

    Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) Mary Eales

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