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necessary. In this case the corks for the lower 

 grasp are followed with a pine sleeve a quar- 

 ter-inch shorter at each end than the reelseat. 

 This is cemented on and another cork pressed 

 down until it butts against the sleeve and is 

 pierced slightly by the upper end of the reel- 

 seat. More corks are glued on until the de- 

 sired length of the small upper grasp is at- 

 tained, then the glue given time to dry. The 

 cork is then worked down, tapering forward 

 until the small metal taper finishes it off. This 

 is cemented lightly in place. 



A double grasp, cord wound, requires more 

 care. It is first necessary to obtain a pine 

 grasp, bored through. These come in the 

 shape shown in Fig. 32, and much longer than 

 necessary. Saw in the middle, fit, and wind 

 the lower grasp, try the reelseat and cut off 

 the cylindrical part of the grasp so that the 

 joint will come under the reel, rather below 

 the center. Attach the reelseat permanently 

 and fit the upper grasp, making it fit snugly, 

 but allowing for the thickness of the cord to 

 be wound over it. Now wind a dozen turns 

 of cord over the upper grasp (see Fig. 33) 

 and try it, removing the cord and taking off 

 a little wood until it will butt against the other 

 end under the reelseat. Replace the cord, 



