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78 As illustrated three strands are normally used in this
method of covering a cylindrical object, with the 'comb'
being the feature. The three working strands are whipped
Cockscom- to the object and a hitch made with the right-hand strand,
Fig 1, drawn tight as in Fig 2.
bing,Three The centre strand is then hitched in the same way but in
the opposite direction and drawn tight, Figs 3 and 4,
followed by the remaining left-hand strand, hitched in the
Stranded same direction as the first. Fig 5. The process is then
repeated, working each strand alternately right and left
to completion, Fig 6.
