posted on September 4, 2006 08:47:11 PM new
Has anyone figured out how to restring the arms on those flapper-type celluloid dolls? All there is is a hole in the arm where the elastic goes and a hole in the body for the other end of the elastic. There is no loop like on the bisque dolls.
posted on September 5, 2006 09:33:25 AM new
dacreson, you mean marlinspike tools? ( I just recently learned about those) Some of those would would but I think there might be an easier way.
I found some helpful sites on "How to" restring the doll
posted on September 7, 2006 03:17:53 PM new
Hi,
No, I mean a sail maker needle. It is a large needle about 4-6 inches long. It is (was) used to make sails with heavy thread.
There is a curved one as well, but you don't want that one.
Now a Marlin spike and a Fid are other larger tools intended to spice line (Not rope) ... .... David
posted on September 8, 2006 08:26:58 AM new
Yes, it's a marlinspike tool.
marlinspike seamanship - a general phrase applied to a wide variety of craft involving fancy ropework and knot tying skills. http://www.marlinespike.com/glossary.html
.... David