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Bellows operated by camshaft powered by water wheel. (just visible at extreme right) supplying draught to a smelting furnace. This application of the medieval invention of the cam enabled both bellows to be powered by the same water wheel. From Agricola 'De re metallica' Basle 1556. Woodcut
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