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ROPE AND HARNESS WORK 



done. Make the ends of the strands slightly uneven in length 

 to provide a long tapering point for threading the needle. 

 Wax the free ends before twisting. Twist the thread care- 

 fully and wax it thoroly. Put the two needles on the thread 

 ready for sewing. 



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EDGE 



FIG. 406. Sewing buckle or strap. 



416. Sewing the Splice. Put the splice in the clamp, 

 using extreme care to keep edges perfectly even. Mark off 

 holes a definite distance apart. Make hole with the awl, in- 

 sert needle and draw the thread half way thru, leaving one 

 needle on each side. Make another hole with the awl, insert 

 the needle thru and draw the thread thru a few inches; then 

 put the other needle thru the same hole from the other side 

 and pull both threads up tight, being careful to avoid knots. 

 Continue this process along both sides and across the ends of 

 the splice. To do a good job, keep the stitches straight and 

 of uniform length. To complete the job, draw the ends of the 

 thread out between the splice and tie. 



417. Sewing Buckle and Ring on Harness Strap. Suit- 

 able buckle, ring and strap for the work intended are the re- 

 quired materials for this job. The proper selection of strap 



