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292 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFrLever Knot (Fig. 162).—To secure large piece§of timber togethei, or to lash articles fast to logs>such as a box to a raft: take two or three turns ofrope somewhat loosely round the article and itssupport, then insert a stiff stick under the coils (a)and twist round until all the slack is taken out andthe cordage is taut; the end of the lever is thenjecured with cord (b).A similar appliance may be used as a vice, or toget a powerful grip on a smooth round object, suchas a large pipe. The degree of tension is limitedonly by the strength of the rope and the length ofthe lever.Necklace Tie (Fig. 163) or PortugueseKnot.—Used to hold two timbers or hawsers side byside, and for lashing shear legs. The lashing is passedround and round the two objects to be joined (a),only a few turns being taken in the case of shears,then the lashings are brought round across themselves,from opposite directions (b) and tied witha reef knot.When employed as a lashing for shear legs (^.^.,supports for the ridge pole of a tent) the crossingof the two legs puts a strain on the knot, holding itin place (c), yet there is enough play for the legsto be spread as far apart as desired, since the ropehas been wound rather loosely for that purpose.Pole Splice (Fig. 164).—If it is desired to setup a tall pole, and there is no material at hand thatis long enough for the purpose, erect as good a poleas you can get, lash a shorter one to its lower part(a), resting on the ground, and, above this, buttingon the top of the short one, lash another pole (b).Tighten the lashings by driving a wedge into each(c). The wedges must be rounded on the outerside toavoid cutting the ropes.To splice a broken pole or the like, bind on asplint and wedge it as above : the splice will be morerigid than if screw^ed.Winding (Fig. 165).—In winding a fishing rod.