Being 73 with not the steadiest of hand nor the best of eyesight, I set my pinky on the hook for stabilization prior to the stab. Also, I stab right next to the hook shank. Great instruction of a technique worth learning. Thanks.
Using a dubbing needle or other sharp pointed object will cut one side of the tread (90% of the time). Use a tapestry needle with a blunt point. I made my own tool, among all the others (third hands...) that allow me to split with no problem at all also "Veevus 16" thread
Being 73 with not the steadiest of hand nor the best of eyesight, I set my pinky on the hook for stabilization prior to the stab. Also, I stab right next to the hook shank.
Great instruction of a technique worth learning. Thanks.
90 seconds of superb instruction here
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This is a great technique! Thank you.
What are the positives and negatives between dubbing loop and splitting the thread ?
Using a dubbing needle or other sharp pointed object will cut one side of the tread (90% of the time). Use a tapestry needle with a blunt point.
I made my own tool, among all the others (third hands...) that allow me to split with no problem at all also "Veevus 16" thread