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MANUAL OF PACK TRANSPORTATION. 



described for canvas section, facings to meet in center of canvas ; the 

 semicircular portion to be considered the upper or outer side of hish- 

 ing. Sew down semicircles with one seam one-fourth of an inch 

 from edge. 



Straps for lashing (7). — Cut one section 15 inches long and 2 inches 

 wide; this strap to be applied over semicircular facings at center, 

 carrying at each end a metal square as provided; the fold of leather 

 holding metal square to be lapped under and the whole sewed down 

 with one seam one-fourth of an inch from each edge. 



Now cut six straps 22 inches long and 2 inches wide, double so as 

 to have a length of 10 inches; on one end of each strap drop a 2-inch 

 ''D" ring; on opposite end lap strap over *'D" portion of ring as pro- 

 vided on lash rods and sew down with one seam on each edge and 

 one-fourth of an inch therefrom. 



The remaining two straps will be lapped over square, held by cen- 

 ter strap of lashing, the opposite end of strap holding "D" ring in 

 similar manner, and sew down as before. 



Latigos for lashing (6). — For each "D" ring on end of straps cut a 

 strap of latigo leather 6 feet long and 1 1 inches wide ; taper the lightest 

 end of latigos. 



Lap the heaviest end of latigos over "D" rings 3 inches and pro- 

 vide 3 holes for lacing. No. 8 punch. Two holes to be spaced equally 

 distant apart in a horizontal line, the third to be at center of latigo 

 and three-fourths of an inch therefrom. 



Provide a lace string for each latigo wide enough to pass through 

 holes provided thereon ; finish lacing on hole at center. 



Ropes for lashing (2). — Cut two sections of rope, best hand-laid 

 manila, one-half inch diameter and 4 feet long; form an eye on each 

 end of rope, each eye of rope to carry a 2-inch ring. 



In assembling ring on each end of ropes connect the front and rear 

 of first and third latigos with rings on ropes in such manner as in cinch- 

 ing a saddle. 



In the application of the lashing, the lash rods or "form" of lashing 

 rest on top and center of load, the latigos running downward over cor- 

 ners of side packs, and the rope sections under the boots of the aparejo 

 at front and rear; the center latigo is secured to metal square at cen- 

 ter of platforms, and the whole tied down as in cinching a saddle in 

 customary manner. (Designed by H. W. Daly.) 



Table showing iveighls of packing device. 



