PLY-MAKING. 



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hook by winding the 

 tying-silk back tight- 

 ly, in close coils, over 

 both hook and gut 

 towards the bend of 

 the hook, as shown 

 at c(f,g. 5.), in which Fig. 4. 



a represents the gut, and b the end of the tying- 

 silk. Continue winding in 

 close coils down to d (Jig. 

 5.), being careful, during 

 every part of the operation, 

 when the right hand is other- 

 wise employed, to prevent the tying-silk from 

 uncoiling by using the catch, as before directed. 

 IV. Fastening the body-materials and hackle 

 Fig. 6. 



preparatory to winding them. The silk is now in 

 the proper position for this operation. Fig. 6. 

 shows the method in which it is to be performed. 



