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Second. Place metal retractor in sawkerf in section and while spread- 

 ing put in sheet of foundation. Push down until the upper edge will just 

 be caught by the two sides of the kerf when the retractor is removed. 



Third. Remove section holder and sections complete. Lay flat upon 

 platform in front, press section holder down (a motion which shoves the 

 sections into place) and the process is complete. 



If you wish to put in bottom starters, cut your foundation iu strips the 

 right depth. Push the wide strip to the bottom of the kerf, the narrow 

 at the top, press into section holder as before, turn upside down and 

 there you are, with no possibility of displacement of foundation. 



There is no patent on the Minnesota Foundation Fastener. You may 

 make them for yourselves or by sending one dollar to the Minnesota Bee 

 Supply Co., Minneapolis, you can get one ready made. Your dealer will 

 furnish you with split sections and your foundation maker will furnish 

 you with foundation cut to suit you. Always get foundation a little 

 longer than the four sections to make sure that both ends will be caught. 



