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of the two preceding the timber hitch usually being made 

 first and the half hitch afterwards. The half hitch may be 

 repeated several times if desired. This is not uncommon 

 when large bundles or bales are being tied up. This com- 

 bined hitch is useful for handling long timbers and long 

 pipes. See figure 229, C. 



Clove Hitch. This may be formed either in the middle 

 of the rope or near the end. Practice making the hitch as 

 shown in figure 230. This is the sailor's method. The clove 



FIG. 230. Clove hitch, sailor method. 



hitch is the most useful hitch. It is very convenient, simple, 

 and secure for guy ropes, tent ropes, etc. 



Short Splice. Two ropes may be quickly spliced to= 

 gether by the short splice method. About three inches from 

 each of the ends to be spliced together is required for a quar- 

 ter-inch rope; six inches for half-inch rope, etc. As all the 

 strands are intertwined at one place, this method makes the 

 rope twice as large at this place. This makes it unsuitable 

 for use with a pulley. If a spliced rope is needed for use 

 through a pulley the long splice should be used. 



Method of Short Splice. First, unlay the strands of 

 both ends that are to be spliced. Butt the ends of the rope 



