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Started by Auggie07, November 28, 2022, 10:44:22 AM

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Auggie07

This needle? Is 13 inches long with a 4 ½ inch handle. It is very well made. The handle looks like ebony. Any suggestions?
Dick Dickerson

lebaron

Maybe a butchers trussing needle

john k

Seen similar used to stitch up livestock.   Had to use a Visegrip to hold a smaller needle, the hide is that tough.
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Auggie07

Thanks for your input. I will check this out.
Dick
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oldgoaly

possibly a ham stringer?
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t115145

Possibly a rib stitch needle.  Fabric covered aircraft had the covering stitched to the wing and empenage ribs to keep it from peeling off in flight.