Wilkinson on mon 12 oct 98
About four years ago, someone at NCECA was selling plastic handled needle
tools. I have misplaced three of the four I had and sure would like more.
Does anyone have any info if they are available anywhere now? I have
checked just about every catalogue I have and cannot come up with anything
but the wooden handled ones or the heavy duty metal type. Rather than
clutter the list, feel free to e-mail me directly. TIA
Lori Wilkinson
LorWilk@dfn.com
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/1165
Darrell Gargus on wed 14 oct 98
I found my plastic handled needle tools at a university bookstore. if
there is one near you, you may want to check it out. They were normally
over by tools needed for dissecting things in science classes. Just a
thought. becky glasscock
Wilkinson wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> About four years ago, someone at NCECA was selling plastic handled needle
> tools. I have misplaced three of the four I had and sure would like more.
> Does anyone have any info if they are available anywhere now? I have
> checked just about every catalogue I have and cannot come up with anything
> but the wooden handled ones or the heavy duty metal type. Rather than
> clutter the list, feel free to e-mail me directly. TIA
>
> Lori Wilkinson
> LorWilk@dfn.com
> http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/1165
Jacquelyn Lumsden on wed 14 oct 98
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>About four years ago, someone at NCECA was selling plastic handled needle
>tools. I have misplaced three of the four I had and sure would like more.
>Does anyone have any info if they are available anywhere now? I have
>checked just about every catalogue I have and cannot come up with anything
>but the wooden handled ones or the heavy duty metal type. Rather than
>clutter the list, feel free to e-mail me directly. TIA
>
>Lori Wilkinson
>LorWilk@dfn.com
>http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/1165
Lori-
You might try a crochet hook -- a very fine one - perhaps about a # 13 or
14. Just grind off the hook and it will last for years . I like them as
the point is fine and doesnt' " burr" up the edge you are cutting off. It
is reasonably heavy enough in the handle too. I like the rounded end to
make lines in the wet clay -- near the top of mugs etc etc as the groove is
deep and wide enough not to disappear with glazing.
Jacquelyn Lumsden
Waterloo, Ont.
Rex Cornelius on wed 14 oct 98
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I found my plastic handled needle tools at a university bookstore. if
> there is one near you, you may want to check it out. They were normally
> over by tools needed for dissecting things in science classes. Just a
> thought.
Too right, my favorite is a microscope-kit leftover from my lost youth.
Also look around model/hobby shops for a "pin vise" ...kind of like a tiny
drill chuck on a stick. I think X-acto makes one.
Cheers, drc
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rexc@southwind.net
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Carolyn DiPasquale on thu 15 oct 98
someone at NCECA was selling plastic handled needle
>> tools. >> Does anyone have any info if they are available anywhere
now?
Lori,
You can make your own handle for a nice slim needle tool using FIMO, the
polyclay that you bake in the oven to harden. I have often used this to
make "parts." Most recently, I made toggles shaped exactly to my liking to
secure a cover on a chair...very strong, and goes through the washer &
dryer beautifully.
Carolyn
Maggie Woodhead on thu 15 oct 98
Kia Ora!
My favourite needle tool which I have used for over 20
years is a dental tool plain and unsharpened it has a thin point and is
of bronze type material, ( not sure what it is but it does not rust even
when left wet for a long time).
I get quite neurotic if I mislay it.
----Best Wishes Maggie----
maggie@clear.net.nz
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