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This instrument will be found of great service in bringing together
the ends of belts, the weight of which is so great that they cannot
be held together by the hand while lacing. A strap engages with holes
made in the belt, at the back of the holes punched for lacing, the
tightening strap being provided with claws or hooks, as shown. A winch
axle and ratchet, adjusted in a frame as shown, are then employed
to pull the ends of the belt together and hold them firmly till the
lacing is completed.
This is the invention of T. G. Stansberry, of Medora, Ill. Patented in
September, 1867.
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