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ROPE AND HARNESS WORK 



390. Farmer's Loop (Fig. 386). If it is desired to tie a 

 loop in the middle of a rope when both ends are fastened, the 

 farmer's loop is suitable. It is easily tied and easily untied. 

 Make two turns in rope and hold it, as in 1, Fig. 386. Pass 



FIG. 386. Farmer's loop. 



loop A under loop B between B and C in 2. Next pass loop 

 C under loop A, as in 3. Now, pass B under loop C and up 

 between A and C in 4. The knot is completed by drawing 

 the standing part tight. 

 Temporary Hitches. 



Note: A hitch should be selected for a particular use. One 

 should be very careful in making a scaffold hitch where life is 

 in danger. It must be kept in mind that the hitches here 

 outlined are for temporary use. 



391. Half Hitch (Fig. 387). The half hitch is one step 

 in making other hitches and knots. It is useful, however, 

 when the standing part of the rope is drawn tight and pinches 

 the end against object tied, as in Fig. 387. 



