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3. — Fold the logs back on these laps, hair surfaces together. See folds "c" in 
figure 41. 
4. — Bring the break of each fold near the middle line of the back, as shown 
by folds " d " in figure 42. 
5. — Complete the side folds by bringing the two breaks of the folds thus made 
together, with the middle line of the back as the main fold, thus 
making one long, rectangular bundle, as shown by "e" in figure 42. 
6. — Throw the butt end of the folded hide forward about four-fifths of the 
distance to the neck fold. See " f " in figure 42. 
7. — Fold the forward portion of the bottom lap back on top of the first fold. 
See " g " In figure 42. 
8. — Bring the break of the rear fold even with that of the fold just made. 
This makes a neat, square bundle, ready for tying. See "h" in 
figure 42. 
Fig. 42. — d, Fourth step ; e, fifth step ; f, sixth step ; g, seventh step ; h, eighth step ; 
i, bundled and tied. 
Each hide is bundled separately and tied securely. About 7 feet 
of strong cord will be needed to tie one hide bundle. A soft rope or 
line at least a quarter of an inch thick will answer the purpose well, 
though regular hide rope is preferred. Information regarding suit- 
able rope, the nearest source of supply, and approximate prices may 
be obtained from hide dealers. Tie the bundle tightly by passing the 
rope around it in two directions. See " i " in figure 42. Wire 
should never be used, as it is liable to damage the hide by rusting. 
Calfskins are folded in exactly the same way as cattle hides. How- 
ever, when more than one are to be shipped place two folded skins 
together and tie into one bundle instead of tying each one separately. 
Sheepskins are bundled differently from either cattle hides or 
calfskins. Lay the wool sides down, and fold the skins along the 
median line of the back, having the wool side out. As many as five 
