Does anyone have the "reverse tweezers" shown on Holly Van Sciver's web site? It's more expensive than hackle pliers, but I'm wondering if it is easier to squeeze than hackle pliers, and whether it holds a fine thread as well, and perhaps is easier to manipulate on the pillow due to its slim profile.
Barbara Joyce, who never, ever breaks a thread ;-) > 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] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
