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BARREL SLING
The Barrel Sling will hoist a barrel while keeping it upright.
STEP 1 Stand the barrel upright on the middle of a short length of
rope, and cross the ends together on top, making an Overhand Knot
around the barrel.
STEP 2 Spread the crossed parts of the Overhand Knot over the sides of
the barrel, then tie the ends together to serve as a hoisting sling. A
Fisherman’s Knot (see Chapter 7) or Hunter’s Bend (see Chapter 2) will
work well to complete a closed loop for hoisting.
