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BINDING KNOTS

secure the large number of strands that were required for some of

them. For a while seizings were employed, which served the purpose

well but took too much time to tie. Then the knot shown here was

evolved, which proved in every way adequate. So long as the CON-

fTRICTOR is tied over a convex surface it will not slip. It draws up

easily, has a ratchetlike grip and is the most secure of all BINDING

KNOTS.

In the twenty-five years and more that have elapsed since I first

tied the knot, I have shown it to many people, and a number of
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fishermen sailing out of New Bedford now use it for whippings

and stoppings. It is also used for the same purpose in several

chandleries.

I have found it convenient for tying any kind of a roll, for hang-

ing Christmas stockings to a crane, and for seizing garden hose and

atomizer bulbs. 12S2. 1253

1250. The CONSTRICTOR may be slipped, which greatly simplifies

untying, and, so made, it is one of the best of l\1ILLER'S KNOTS.

1251. To tie the CoNSTRICTOR in the bight, over the end of a mail-

ing tube or other roll, or over a stake: Make a round turn, pull out

a bight and bring it over the end as pictured. I2.S4

1252. An extra turn may be taken in the CONSTRICTOR to provide a

wide permanent whipping.

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1253. Another knot that will serve well as a whipping. To tie,

follow the right-hand diagram.

1254. A BINDING KNOT of three turns that was made to hold a

lanyard in place in the eye of a pricker.

1255. The TRANSOM KNOT (see also # I 182) was originally made to

hold together the two cross sticks of my daughter's kite. It will also

serve well in rope but docs not untie easily. If more strength is required

another knot of the same kind may be tied on the back at right angles

to the first.

1256. A rubber band is an excellent binder for small objects. It 12.61

may be wound until it is tight.

1257. Two rubber bands may be doubled together as shown.

1258. A tourniquet is ordinarily made of a piece of cloth; a pad

should be added where the twist pinches. Its purpose is to stop

bleeding, so it should be placed either above an artery or below a

vein. An OVERHAND KNOT may be placed where the pressure is

wanted.

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1259. Another way of tying a tourniquet is shown. This same

method is applied to tightening rope lashings for heavy logs.

1260. Nippers or twisters are twisted around a prisoner's wrist,

and the handles are held in the grasp of the policeman's hand. • ,

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1261. A nose twitch, used by farriers and veterinaries, is gen-

erally made of a wagon spoke and a piece of small sash cord. It is

passed around a horse's upper lip below the nostrils and is twisted

sufficiently to hold the horse steady. Sometimes it is put around the 1260

ear but this is not good practice. It is required when teeth are to be

filed, or eye drops are to be given.

To tie: Hang the rope loop around the kft wrist, seize the upper

lip with the left hand, hold tightly and ,,·ith the right hand slip the 12.61

loop over the left hand and into place. Still holding the lip with the

left hand, twist the spoke with the right hancL

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