wooden pegs slipped into holes drilled through the ends of the posts and
the ridge pole. A number of these peg holes were provided, so that if the
canvas stretched the ridge pole could be raised or lowered to prevent the
walls from dragging on the ground. We set up the tent in our back yard to
see if it was properly constructed. Twelve stakes were required, ten for
the sides and one for the ridge stays at the front and rear. The side
stakes were driven into the ground at a distance of about 8 feet from the
center of the tent. First we tied the guy ropes to the stakes, but later
we found it much easier to secure them with tie blocks.

[Illustration: Fig. 39. Cutting out the Door Flaps.]

[Illustration: Fig. 40. Sewing on the Door Flaps.]

[Illustration: Fig. 41. Adjustable Ridge Pole.]

[Illustration: The Wall tent Set Up in the Back Yard.]

[Illustration: Fig. 42. The Tent Set Up.]

[Illustration: Fig. 43. The Wood Tie Block.]

[Illustration: Fig. 44. The Wire Tie Block.]

[Illustration: Fig. 45. Bottom of Tent Wall.]

These were made of wood 1/2 inch thick, 1 inch wide and each measured 3
inches long. A hole was drilled into the block at each end and through
these holes the rope was threaded. A knot in the rope then held the end
from slipping out. The loop between the two holes, or the bight, as