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The Quick Assembly of the Crystal Palace: A Screwy Solution

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Crystal Palace's construction, highlighting the role of standardized screws in its rapid assembly. It also examines the impact of the screw cutting lathe on engineering consistency, evidenced by excavated bolts conforming to the Whitworth Standard.

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