Theater of Machines, Volume 3

that one can no longer grind as in previous practice.

It shall therefore be shown here how said Machine molares mill machines or mill-works can be stepped upon or drawn by one or two persons, or also by animals such as horses, oxen, and the like, to grind flour with great force, but without special great costs, and can thus be arranged so that every householder may set it up and use it on a floor or other convenient place in his house, to save and provide for himself and his own in times of pressing need.

The other type will be of all kinds of water-mills, which are driven by flowing water, of which three kinds in particular are found and described in this book.