Grease for Carriage ^Vheels.
Iloffii' lard, softened (if fresh) by working it.
If this cannot be procured, tallow or other grease may be used ; if hard, it should
be melted with fish oil.
About 1 lb. of grease is required for four wheels.
Booth's Patent Grease for Railway Axles.
Water 1 gall.
Clean tallow 3 lbs.
Palm oil 6 "
Common soda i lb.
Or, Tallow 8 lbs.
Palm oil 10 "
To be heated to about 210°, and to be well stirred until it cools down to 70°.