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LEONARDO DA VINCI - Circular worm screw


Madrid Ms. I (BNM), fol. 70r (detail)

"If the endless [worm] screw is made to turn with the aid of pinion m, n, and nut f s is firmly held in place in a way that allows its turning around, the turns of the nut will doubtless have great potency."

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