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leave the line to dry stretched out in an airy and sun- 

 shiny room for a few weeks; then wipe down again 

 with a cloth well soaked in the oil mixed with a little 

 best copal varnish. The line should be wound in a 

 large coil and hung in a warm room to dry thoroughly 

 for two or three months. When ready for use wipe 

 down with raw linseed oil or a good line dressing 

 such as Servator. Warning : Never dry a line in or 

 near an oven. 



To cure a sticky line, dust with talcum powder, 

 French chalk or fuller's earth. Several applications 

 may be necessary. If the line is in a very bad state 

 soak in methylated spirit for a few days until all the 

 old dressing is dissolved, and then re-dress as above.* 



* Poppy oil for the purpose can be obtained from H. W. Dix, 

 Chemist, 19, Commercial Street, Pontypool. 



