Figure 127.—Three-ply twisted cord, join:

a, ply (1) is the shortening ply; b, the new strand (4) is placed over the short ply (1) from below with its short end (4') projecting upwards beyond the point of joining; c, the three plies are held apart by the left hand on the thigh, while the right hand rolls the new strand (4) and the short ply (1) together. The short end (4') of the new ply is then turned down on the next ply (2); d, the ply (2) and the short end (4') are rolled together on the thigh. To complete the rolling, the ply (3) is also rolled separately; e, the three strands are rolled as in the usual milo technique. In well-made cord, the join (5) can hardly be seen.