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the best in the long run. The problem of securely roping down a load of fragile cardboard cartons or, for instance, trays of grapes or peaches and the like is well known. So in fact are the corner pieces— used to protect such loads from damage by ropes--which I first saw used 20 years ago at the Heinz factory at Harlesden, London.
A parcel arrived in the office last week which at first sight looked like a very neat bundle of firewood. It turned out to be an extremely well thought out corner board comprising a pair of boards 6in. by 4ft by lin. linked together by spliced and braided nylon cord.
The secret of this equipment is that when not in use it will open out flat for storage or transportation. It has radiused edges to protect both sheets and ropes, and because the nylon hinges are fitted in a figure of eight it has a good deal of latitude regarding distortion.
The unit is produced by Tallack and Son (Penryn) Ltd., Cornwall ('phone Penryn 3523). The company, a bodybuilder, claims that the corner boards have proved successful in service. The price of each unit is 22s 6d.