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of bone is inserted between the two parts which are formed by the strands, 

 and these are now twisted round each other until sufficient elasticity 







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Fig. 21. a, b, Two pieces of an old bow, c, a wooden arrow-shaft; d — I, various 

 bone points for arrows. For further particulars see text. 



is obtained. In order to prevent the strands from untwisting, the centre, 

 where the twister has acted, is buttoned to a small bone peg in the 

 bow-stave, or the tension is made secure with a new lashing. 



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