SCISSORS AND PLIERS 



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used for embroidery work, to finish off neatly 

 the waste ends of wings after they have been 

 tied on (and for other close work). It is un- 

 necessary to point out that all scissors should 



FIG. 7. 



FIG. 8. 



FIG. 9. 



be very sharp, and kept sharp and clean (see 

 Figs. 7, 8, and 9). 



Of hackle pliers at least three different kinds 

 will be found advisable: (1) a small pair for 

 small hackles ; (2) a big pair for large hackles ; 



