MANUAL OF PACK TKANSPOKTATION. 



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Now ])rovide a "tem])lot'' 7^ inches \ow^, 2h inches wide, and five- 

 sixteenths of an inch tliick, rounded at each end. 



Compress circled piece sufficient so as to introduce templet between 

 its folds, and fit snug; keeping templet between folds, shape one-half 

 of section, to form segment or portion of circle, whose diameter will 

 measure If inches (applied by square); remove "tem])let" and one- 

 half of hinge is thus shaped, and provide a similar section. To do 

 so, straighten "templet" and continue as before. 



To connect sections, commence at circled ends to form hinge, for 

 first section cut or saw out inward five-eighths of an inch on each 

 edge and end to receive five-sixteenths of an inch bolt or rivet. 



For second section, cut or saw out IJ inches at center of end, so as 

 to receive first section and bolt described therefor. In cutting allow 

 for filing so as to fit snug, bolt to be riveted on. The curved portion 

 will be considered the center of hinge. 



