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Fig. 59, X. Running knot with a check knot that can only be opened with a marline-spike.

Fig. 59, Y. A two-ended running knot with a check to the running loops. This knot can be untied by drawing both ends of the cord.

Fig. 59, Z. Running knot with two ends, fixed by a double Flemish knot. When you wish to encircle a timber with this tie, pass the ends, on which the check knot is to be, through the cords before they are drawn tight. This will require con- siderable practice.

Fig. 59, a shows an ordinary twist knot.

Fig. 59, a' shows the form of loop for builder's knot.

Fig. 59, b. Double twist knot.

Fig. 59, c. Builder's knot finished.

Fig. 59, d represents a double builder's knot.

Fig. 59, e. "Weaver's knot," same as described under the head of Becket hitch (Fig. 57, V).

Fig. 59, f. Weaver's knot drawn tight.

Fig. 59, g shows how to commence a reef knot. This is useful for small ropes; with ropes unequal in size the knot is likely to draw out of shape, as m.

Fig. 59, h shows a reef knot completed.

Of all knots, avoid the "granny;" it is next to useless under a strain, and marks the tier as a "landlubber."

Fig. 59, i shows a granny knot; n shows a granny under strain.

Fig. 59, j shows the commencement of a common "rough knot."

Fig. 59, k. The front view of finished knot.

Fig. 59, l. The back view of finished knot. Although this knot will not untie nor slip, the rope is likely to part at one side if the strain is great. Awkward as it looks, this tie is very useful at times on account of the rapidity with which it can be made.