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is turned to tighten the string. Now commence another 

 row nearer the lower end of the handle, and proceed as 

 before, finishing the third course or tier with the longest 

 and finest brush. Wind the cord around snugly a few 

 times after the brush is all on, and fasten the end with a 

 carpet tack. To make a broad or flat broom, more of 

 the brush may be put upon two opposite sides than upon 

 the other portions. Then tie the two ends of a string 



Fig. 18. WINDING THE BROOM. 



the right length, slip it over the handle, and to a suita- 

 ble place upon the broom, and sew it as already described 

 in your previous article. You now nave as neat a broom 

 as you can buy, and stronger than most of those in 

 market. With a little practice they can be made very 

 quickly. When a boy I thought I was making money 

 when manufacturing brooms at a dime a piece. Wire can 

 be used instead of twine." 



