[lace] Third hand
An alternative to hackle pliers are surgical forceps (hemostat in the US) or a mini test clip adapter availble in packs of two from electrical shops such as Radio Shack or Maplins. The mini test clips don't hold the thread as tightly as hackle pliers, but are easier to use if you have difficulty squeezing. I find forceps easier than hackle pliers because the squeezing action uses the whole hand rather than just the fingers. They've all been discussed several times on Arachne, and can be viewed in the lace Arachne archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/maillist.html#03505 Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Third Hand
Hi All, Some years back I managed to buy a 'Third Hand' to help when trying to hold a short thread on a lace pillow while knotting another bobbin onto it after accidental breakage. Now some of the girls in our lace group have asked me to find them again, and I do remember that they had come all the way from India, but cannot remember the name of the person or supplier. The tool end (i.e. the part that holds the thread) is brass or similar and it is attached to a fine wood handle, rosewood if I remember correctly. It is a lovely tool in appearance. Perhaps someone out there can help. Thanks, Karen in Malta. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Third Hand
Hackle pliers? Fly fishing shops. Look for the long narrow bobbin size ones not the short, fat and wide ones. Maybe not quite as elegant as your rosewood one but easy to find and probably less expensive. Useful for all sorts of short thread situations. Mine originally was a gift from Tamara when this shape was only available in the US, and is much valued for both its use and the memory, but we can now get them here in the UK and I would imagine world wide. Jacquie in Lincolnshire. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Third Hand
Several lace suppliers refer to these as 'reverse tweezers', since the operation to open and close them is the reverse of what you would do with regular tweezers. Jill in Milton Keynes - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
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Hi Karen and fellow Arachnids. We use hackle pliers (the smallest size available) which were originally created for tying fishing flies (fishing supply shops). They are ideal to tie a new thread onto a VERY short end. Clip the hackle pliers to the short end and slip the loose weaver's knot over it and onto the short end, then tighten until the weaver's knot turns over -usually with a very soft click-, take the hackle pliers off the thread and test. If it does not hold the first time try again until it holds. Joepie in East Sussex, UK From: Karen M. Zammit Manduca Subject: [lace] Third Hand Hi All, Some years back I managed to buy a 'Third Hand' to help when trying to hold a short thread on a lace pillow while knotting another bobbin onto it after accidental breakage. ... The tool end (i.e. the part that holds the thread) is brass or similar and it is attached to a fine wood handle, rosewood if I remember correctly. It is a lovely tool in appearance. Perhaps someone out there can help. Thanks, Karen in Malta. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
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I got some from here http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayItem.aspx?ItemID=22686 It had a brass handle, and is quite heavy and also from Richard Worthen on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/transaction/42006767? I donât know if he is still carrying them or if he will ship abroad. These are both USA suppliers Sue suebabbs...@gmail.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
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Hackle pliers? Fly fishing shops. Look for the long narrow bobbin size It seems like the 'reverse tweezers' or 'reverse action tweezers' would also work fine. I use them for a slightly different purpose, but they should work also a a third hand. And there are several varieties. Check google. Blanche Minneapolis, Minnesota - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Third hand for lace tools
Hi Bev, et al -- My third hand for sewing hook/pin lifter, etc. is a magnet pinned to my pillow. It's a party favor from the IOLI convention in Dallas, and is a round magnet with what I assume is a crochet cover -- a pin goes right into the middle and it's easily moved around the pillow as needed. I've also bought rectangular magnets and slipped them into a little bag made from wide ribbon that gets pinned to the pillow. The magnet is great for grabbing the tool quickly and keeping it within reach. Happy New Year! Lorraine (in Albany, NY today but heading to Austin, TX tomorrow where the warm weather will be a shock.) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
