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The twisting engine which has been here 

 mentioned is used in making reel lines free 

 from knots, and may be had at almost 

 all the tackle shops; or may be easily made 

 by any ingenious watch-maker or white-smith 

 with very slight directions. It is a small 

 brass box containing four wheels, three of 

 which are of small dimensions ; the other 

 is of larger size, and has a handle. The 

 axis of each of these wheels is protruded 

 from the plates of the box on both sides, and 

 is hollow. This instrument may be screwed 

 into the back of a chair or other substance, 

 in such a manner, that the operator may 

 employ his hands both before and behind 

 the engine, which bears a reduced resem- 

 blance to the wheels used by rope-makers. 

 It is necessary then to procure three balls of 

 barber's yellow silk, somewhat longer than 

 the line is intended to be made ; and before 

 fastening them to the respective tubes, due 

 notice must be taken that the silk is so placed, 



