Knots, Hitches, and Splices 



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out where strand No. i went in, as shown in Fig. 180. Turn the ropes 

 back to their original position (Fig. 182). 



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Fig. 182. — Side splice, third stage 



Fig. 183. — Side splice, fourth stage 



Strand No. 3 is now to be tucked. This strand is inserted at the place 

 where No. i comes through, as shown in Fig. 182 ; it comes out where No. 

 2 starts in, as indicated in Fig. 181 where the spike is shown inserted for 

 tucking No. 3 . Pull 

 the splice up firmly 

 and then proceed to 

 splice the ends into 

 the soHd rope, as 

 shown in Figs. 183 

 to 185, in precisely 

 the same manner 

 as was explained 

 for Figs. 64, 65, 

 and 66. Pound 

 the splice and roll 

 it under the foot. 



Fig. 184. — Side splice, fifth 

 stage 



Fig. 185. — Side splice 

 completed 



ROPE HALTERS AND BRIDLE 



Rope halter. — This is used very largely for cattle and for young stock, 

 and frequently for horses. A knowledge of the manner of making this 

 halter may be valuable in an emergency. 



Procure rope of the proper size and length as directed in the table on page 

 83. Measure from one end to A (Fig. 186) the distance given in the table, 

 and with a lead pencil mark the point. From A measure back toward 

 the end the required distance to B and mark the rope. Bend the rope at 

 A to form a bight, and lay it on the knees with the bend toward the right 



