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ROPE AND HARNESS WORK 



clove hitch, but probably the farmer's method is best. Cross 

 the arms, the left in front of the right; grasp the rope, as in 1, 

 Fig. 391; then bring the hands to position, shown in 2; then 



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FIG. 391. Clove hitch. 



complete the hitch by turning both hands to the right, as in 3. 



395. Scaffold Hitch (Fig. 392). The scaffold hitch is a 



modified form of the clove hitch. Make a rather loose clove 



FIG. 392. Scaffold hitch. 



hitch and place over the end of scaffold, as in 1, Fig. 392. 

 Draw the ropes tight in opposite direction, turn the plank 

 over and fasten short end to the standing part by means of a 

 bowline knot, as in 3. 



396. Blackwall Hitch (Fig. 393). This hitch can be 

 used only when the pull on rope is continuous and a hook is 

 provided. Make a bight in the rope and pass around the 



