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Tesa


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When I first started rooting I purchased the rounded wooden handle and precut barbed rooting needles from Secrist.  I recently decided that I would like to try the 42G barbless German rooting needles.  I ordered these from DD along with another handle which is also wood but not rounded and it's longer.  I just received it and the uncut needles.  The needles where it has the little bend won't fit down in the handle.  I thought the longer handles were made for the uncut needles with the little bend so you wouldn't need to trim them.  Was I wrong??  Has anyone else had this problem?

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I don't know about that. You might try checking with DD since that is where they are from :)

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I've not heard of a holder that takes the uncut felting needles, that would be nice if there was! If I don't buy the needles pre-cut I have to cut them and it's not easy for me to do. You should always protect your eyes, these needles and the cut ends fly like missles! I even put something protective over them when the actual cut happens. I use a tool my husband hasto do this. Be careful if you cut! Good luck,Connie

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Thank You.  I finally worked it out.  The little metal area inside of the wooden handle I just took a drill to and drilled the inside out.  I also did this to my wooden Secrist handle.  It works perfect now. The wooden handle is somewhat hollow so now I can just slide the uncut needles into the part I drilled and not have to buy precuts which are more expensive or take the time to trim them myself.  biggrin

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Tes, You are just too smart, taking the old mans drill or do you have one of your own. Good work and good idea. June M from Oz

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the Secrist plastic mushroom handle always takes the uncut needles. I love it. That way I can use needles from anyone! :)

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