BELT LACING, KNOTS, HITCHES AND SPLICES

Of the many good ways of lacing a belt, only two standard methods are here illustrated. It is believed that if one 
can lace a belt well, using either of these methods, he will be able to do such lacing as is usually necessary for 
transmitting power in farm machinery.

Scarcely a day passes on the farm that there is not a call for a knowledge of the more common knots, hitches and 
splices. The life and use of a rope are greatly enhanced by a knowledge of how to use, care for and repair it. 
Frequently a hay rope breaks and if the farmer knows how to make the long splice, it may save a trip to town, 
considerable time and perhaps a few loads of hay.

Only the more useful knots, hitches and splices are shown; It is believed that if a country boy can make the long 
and short splice, properly crown the end of a rope and make the knots and hitches illustrated, he will be equipped 
for manipulating rope for all practical farm purposes.

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