Ely Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers
Teaching & Learning Aids
Richard J Pargeter
BALSHAM CLAPPER TIE
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Tighten screws / bolts so that the spring of the wood holds the catch from slipping, but is not too tight to squeeze with one hand.

Wood ~12mm thick is suitably springy for medium size bells.

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SAFETY NOTE:
Do not enter a bell chamber will the bells up.
Do not fit to a bell in the UP position.

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