There are lots to be found on a UK google search. A new one I have just seen, priced at £4.80, is one with a bamboo handle - (http://www.lakelandflytying.com/40/Hackle_Pliers.aspx). You need the 4" version. But there are lots of others on other sites.
I would say though, if you work with fine thread, avoid the ones with a brass handle as they are quite heavy. I am still using the one Tamara gave me when we couldn't get them in the UK, and using a brass one belonging to one of my students, I found it too heavy to attach to a whisker, as it was too 'robust'. They are immensely useful for broken and for running-out threads, as they just drop in place as a bobbin replacement, so more than one in your workbox will find a use. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
