IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO METALLIC LATHING
Year: 1884

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, BENJAMIN SCARLES, of Clinton, Massachusetts, United States of America,
Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN
AND RELATING TO METALLIC LATHING" and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My Invention relates to that class of metallic lathing in which wire-cloth is
employed for receiving and holding the imposed plastering; and comprises the
novel construction and arrangement of the parts as hereinafter set forth, by which,
in some respects, a more desirable article of this character is produced than is now
in ordinary use.
The application of ordinary iron furring to convex, concave or uneven surfaces
preparatory to attaching the wire lathing, is attendod with much difficulty and
expense, as the furring strips are inflexible and usually very heavy.
One object of my improvement is to furnish a metallic furring strip which is
light, strong, easily bent into any desired shape, and comparatively inexpensive,
and to that end I make use of means which will be readily understood by all
conversant with such matters from the following explanation, the simplicity of the
Invention rendering a lengthy description unnecessary.
In the accompanying Drawing
Figure 1 is a side elevation representing my improved lathing as applied to
a wooden post or column.
Figure 2 a side elevation representing a portion of the post shown in Figure 1,
with the wire-cloth and its attaching staples removed.
Figure 3 a perspective view of a piece of the furring as bent. for use in lathing
concave or inwardly curved surfaces.
Figure 4 a perspective view of a piece of the furring as bent for use in lathing
convex or outwardly curved surfaces.
Figure 5 a perspective view of a straight piece of the furring.
Figure 6 a plan or top view of a piece of the furring as bent for use in lathing
irregular surfaces; and
Figure 7 a vertical transverse section of the furring.
Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different Figures of
the Drawing.
A represents a column or post, B the furring, C the wire-cloth or lathing proper,
and D the attaching staples by which the cloth is secured to the furring.

page_text: The furring consists of thin sheet metal, preferably galvanized iron, cut into flat
strips of suitable width, and provided with a hollow flange or centrally arranged
projection, extending longitudinally throughout its entire length on one side, and
with a lateral horizontal bearing or attaching flange m, on either side of the central
flange or projection, the lateral flanges standing at right angles to the central
projection, or nearly so.
The straight strip shown in Figure 5 may have its central projection or flange x
struck up in a suitable press for the purpose, but it is preferable to form it by
running the strip through rolls of the proper shape. The curved strips shown in
Figures 3, 4 and 6 have their central projections formed by rolls, the strips being
bent into any desired curve as they emerge from the rolls, by means of guide-rolls
or other suitable appliances for deflecting them from the line of their delivery, in
a manner which will be readily obvious without a more explicit description.
The flange x strengthens the strip and renders it rigid longitudinally, but does
not interfere materially with twisting, it laterally_to_adapt it_for_use_in_furring
posts and other circular work, as seen in Figures 1 and 2.
The flanges m are provided with a series of holes i, through which nails are
passed in attaching the furring to the wood-work, and also with holes for receiving
the attaching staples D. These holes may, however, be omitted, if desired, the
staples D being passed astride_the_strip_and_driven into_the_wood-work,_and_the_
-strip-secured-by-nails-or-staples,-the-heads-of which-overhang. the flange.-
The sides of the projection are inclined and its top flat, this form adding
strength to the strip and affording a better bearing surface for the wire-cloth.
The strips may be readily rolled or formed into any desired shape, according to
the work on which they are to be used, and, if desired, may be secured to the iron
benms, or other iron of the building, by any suitable-appliances-for-that=
purpose.
The flange may also be provided with holes for receiving attaching wires or
staples for securing the wire-cloth to the strip, and I-do-not, therefore, confine-
myself to attaching the furring to wood-work, or securing the cloth to the furring
by the staples D, or to inclining the sides of the flange x, or making the said flange
with a flat top, as these features may be varied without departing from the nature
of my Invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to bo performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
First. As an improved article of manufacture, a sheet metal furring strip having
a hollow flange or projection extending longitudinally along its body and adapted
to support the wire-cloth, substantially as described.
Second. In metallic lathing, the combination of the sheet metal furring strip B,
wire-cloth C, and staples D, or other means for attaching the cloth to the strip,
substantially as set forth.
Third. The sheet metal furring strip B provided with the flanges m and flange x,
constructed and arranged substantially as described.
Dated this 26th day of August 1884.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
For the Applicant.