The body is a one-piece monocoque structure of glass reinforced plastic, with 5in-thick walls, on a steel base tray; ….

In principle, you could create a chart that describes the final tensions arrived at by using different combinations of tension and pull time.

the chits of Indian corn or of potatoes

I made a speaking trumpet of my hands and commenced to whoop “Ahoy!” and “Hello!” at the top of my lungs. […] The Colonel woke up, and, after asking what in brimstone was the matter, opened his mouth and roared “Hi!” and “Hello!” like the bull of Bashan.