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BELTS AND BELTING 



low the directions which are given on the box in which it 

 comes. The size and length of lacing should be selected ac- 

 cording to the width of the belt. 



When lacing, start at hole No. 1 and pull one-half the wire 

 thru. Then, using the end extending on the pulley side, lace 

 as indicated by Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, etc., in Fig. 335, returning thru 

 No. 15. Now, use the other end which is protruding on the 

 outside of the belt thru hole No. 2, and pass it thru 16, 17, 18, 

 etc., returning to 25. The ends are now in the same holes, 



5 3 



19 



9 II 13 15 17 



THIS 13 THE -5AME 



As OTHER SIDE 



EITHER SIDE 15 PULLEY SIDE 



FIG. 336. The Annan lacing. 



but in opposite directions. To fasten the ends, make a small 

 hole with a nail, as shown by No. 26, and pass both ends thru 

 this. Make another small hole and pull the wire which is 

 now on the pulley side up on the outside. Cut both ends 

 about 1/2 " from the surface of the belt. Make square hooks 

 on the ends of the wires and clinch them thru the belt in a 

 similar manner to that indicated for the hinge lace in Fig. 

 337. 



Pliers are used for pulling the wire thru when lacing. It is 

 better to take hold of the wire at the extreme end so as to 



