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RESIN-TAPriNG. 



The rcsin-tappcr also uses a kind of ladder (fig. 288) made of 

 a small pine, into which steps are cut 30 centimeters (1 foot) 

 apart. Each step is strengthened by a nail to prevent breakage. 

 Considerable practice is required for a man to remain perched 

 on this ladder whilst using the ahschot with both hands. 



Fio. 284. 



Fio. 235. 



Pousse. 



Fig. 287. 



Fio. 286. 



Rasclet 



Talot. 



Espatule, 



The spatula (fig. 287) is used for scraping off the resin which 

 ndheres to the pots or the rscoiiarfr. 



The workmen make their own ladders and rscouartc, and buy 

 the other implements at the following prices : — 



The axe, or aJmrhot, 1 franc 50 centimes the kilogram (say 

 M. a pound), or fi or 7 francs each ; the harrasqiiitc, 2 francs ; the 

 ]>i>iissr, 2 francs 50 centimes ; the 2>alot, 1 franc 50 centimes ; 

 the iicUc, 2 francs. 



