The Boy Mechanic, Book 2: 1000 Things for Boys to Do, Volume 2 Papyras Classics

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Chapter 166

Cork-Covered Clothes Peg

When screws or nails are used to hang clothes or other articles on, run the nail or screw through a bottle cork as shown. The cork will prevent the nail or screw from tearing the article and also insure the cloth against rust marks, should the article be wet.