guider or "steerin' stick"
guide 269. When a handslide was loaded with wood, which was firmly lashed to the fore and aft stanchions, one stick on the top of the load projected out in front, for the purpose of steering the slide around irregularities in the path, roots, trees, etc. The hauler rope extended from the rear left s...
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| Summary: | guide 269. When a handslide was loaded with wood, which was firmly lashed to the fore and aft stanchions, one stick on the top of the load projected out in front, for the purpose of steering the slide around irregularities in the path, roots, trees, etc. The hauler rope extended from the rear left stanchion over his left shoulder, and he walked slightly in front of the slide with his right hand on the guider or steerin' stick. [reverse] [Diagram of a guider] [see other side for illus.] DNE-cit W. Kirwin JH 4/73 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Used I Reverse of card at G_15108. |
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