Bev wrote:There is an unfortunate disadvantage to the stability of the hackle pliers - you do need strong fingers to open them. V. frustrating if the fingers are affected, such as with arthritis :(
This is true. But there are different types of h/p devices, some being stiffer than others. And the electrical wire clamp requires very little finger strength. I'd suggest testing them in the shops to see if one will suit you. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]