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string make one complete turn in a distance of about 21/2inches, stop the rotation. Push a chair against the pail toprevent further turning.
14. Remove the temporary wrapping shown in Fig. 47 andwax the string thoroughly from one end to the other. Rub
the string vigorously with the right hand; this will produceenough heat to soften the wax and drive it into the fibresof the strands. Rest a few minutes (you will need it) untilthe wax has cooled.
15. Take off the pail and remove the string from the nail.Fit the string to the bow. You will note that the upper loopis large enough to slide over the nock easily; the lower loop,