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number I paper. First remove the hardened ex- 

 uded glue by systematically going lengthwise over 

 each of the six flat surfaces individually; then over 

 the joint as a whole, just sufficiently for the removal 

 of any remaining glue and for the slightest round- 

 ing of its edges; except that the outer part of fly- 

 rod top-joints may be sandpapered vigorously to ma- 

 terially reduce the caliber here as noted in the pre- 

 vious chapter. 



Sight along the cleaned joint once more ; correct 

 any slight deflections yet remaining, by heating them 

 very carefully over the flame (the enamel surface is 

 bound to be exposed toward the flame now) , manipu- 

 lating them between the fingers, and once more do- 

 ing a little rolling, with the pressur^ concentrated 

 at the particular spot undergoing final treatment. 



And there you are ! Rod-building possesses no 

 more difficulties for you, worthy of the name; your 

 joint is glued up; it has become a thing of beauty, 

 as straight as an arrow. Who now may say that 

 you can't do the trick? 



At this stage we once again take note of any little 

 lumpiness that may still remain at the knot-sites, and, 

 where indicated, make a final application of the file, 

 using this time the small triangular saw-file and not 

 the coarse, cross-hatched tool. 



Having glued up our joints they now are ready 

 to be fitted with their respective ferrules. They are 

 straight and rigid, and should remain lying on a flat 



