[lace] Magnetic pin-pusher?

2004-03-11 Thread Annette Gill
Is there such a thing as a magnetic pin pusher? I'm thinking of something like the magnetic screwdrivers that loosely hold on to the screw so all you have to do is guide it into the hole and then screw it in. Holding a fine pin, locating the pinhole with it and then pushing it in is causing me

[lace] Magnetic pin-pusher?

2004-03-11 Thread Margot Walker
On Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 05:04 AM, Annette Gill wrote: Is there such a thing as a magnetic pin pusher? There is something you could use - I've just been experimenting to see if it works. It's used by needleworkers to thumb tack material or canvas to a frame before embroidering, etc.

Re: [lace] Magnetic pin-pusher?

2004-03-11 Thread Lorri Ferguson
What about magnetizing a pin-pusher? Tools (if made of the correct material) can be magnetized by rubbing them on a magnet or other methods. But as Margot said the pins would need to be of the correct material also. Lorri - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: