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A knot is tied in one end of the string, which is then wound crossways- 

 on the thumb and little linger of the left hand ; it is then placed in the 

 black or white mixture until saturated, when it is taken out, the knotted 

 end is taken hold of, and the wound-up portion thrown out with a smart 

 jerk ; it should fall out quite clear and tree from tangles. The knotted 

 end is now placed in an axe-nick previously made on the end of the log 

 and in a line with one of the vertical marks on one end of the log ; the other 

 end of the line is taken and held ai the point where a continuation of the 

 corresponding vertical line on the other end would meet the uppermost 

 surface of the log. With one hand the line is pulled tight and held firmly 



Fig. 16.—" Striking. 





Fig; 17. — Chopping 10 the une. 



