Bimini Babe 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 How about one of these? Sailed with a guy who swears by 'em - says it's much easier and safer to use than a needle and palm. http://www.force4.co.uk/6957/Force-4-Speedy-Stitcher-Sewing-Awl.html Link to post Share on other sites
benny14 6 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I wonder if it comes with instructions on how to straighten the "already bent" needle... Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Good idea babe, this is an aussie version of the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have a friend that swears by the stichitawl. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have a friend that swears by the stichitawl. I swear every time I push a needle into my palm, does that count? Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I tell ya KM, if we should stock those things. errr.....We don't already do we Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have 2 of the speedy stitches back in Melbourne and they are really good for lighter jobs. The needle is on the light side for the heavy jobs. Think they cost in OZ about $14 so I was surprised to find them here for $40! I will have to get the next visitor to bring one over in their luggage. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Where's the staff induction and training KM or was Wheels a sleep! Zed: Bring out The Wheels Maynard: The Wheels is in his cave turning a F&P Drawer Dishwasher into a pocket sized Cold Fusion Reactor Zed: Well, I guess you'll have to stop him to explain the product range then. Maynard: Na, bit scared too in case we get drums of chain somehow turning up in low Earth orbit. Best knot to disturb The Wheels. Deepest apologies to Pulp Fiction and especially the Gimp Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 $40 bucks for the Stitchit Awl is the Ozzie price taken from Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks Steve, it has been awhile since I purchased one in OZ. I have just found one for $32.50 inc from one of the shops I have used in the past. www.leffleronline.com Link to post Share on other sites
PaulR 3 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 . . . due to us having real braided waxed threads, knot that limp flat tape. The cruzer types seem to just love that type more for some reason. We use a lot ourselves and must say it is a lot nicer to use, better colour range and stronger.............. and considerably cheaper. Do you have any samples that could be delivered at the next Simrad start or prizegiving Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I have 2 of the speedy stitches back in Melbourne and they are really good for lighter jobs. The needle is on the light side for the heavy jobs. Think they cost in OZ about $14 so I was surprised to find them here for $40! I've seen them in places here for 9.95 sort of a price. But then they maybe limp ones, I don't know sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
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