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knot will now be visible, as the loop is out of sight, 
and the ends are securely fastened. 
“Tf a flat broom is to be made, which is usually the 
desirable form, press the brush part between two 
narrow boards fastened near together at one end 
with a piece of strong leather nailed on very 
securely. The other end of the boards may be held 
Fig. 19. Tread-power machine for the manufacture of brooms by hand. 
together with a string. Instead of these boards, the 
brush may be put between two short boards, and 
screwed into a vise. The sewing is the next step. 
For this, a large needle of iron or steel will be re- 
quired, or one ‘of strong hard wood will answer, it 
should be six to eight inches in length. At the point 
where you wish to fasten the brush portion, say 
three or four inches below the winding cord, wind a 
