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OBLONG DECK MA T
even at this stage, as the rope D
goes first inside then outside as
it follows the path round the
mat. Keep on working the mat
into shape and following round
with the slack that you build up.
When you have gone round 5
times, you can work any slack or
deformity out and finish off
with the mat side splice if using
3 strand rope or seize (see page
27) the 2 ends. Do make sure
that the mat is laid out correctly,
good and fair before being put
to use. If one of the strands is
out of place and repeatedly
trodden down it is very difficult The complete side splice finish to the
to correct later. mat; work tight

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