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 Post subject: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:00 am 
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Had a 'Eureka' moment on the weekend.
Simply wrap the braid 1 extra time around each end of the center of the stopper.
Now the stopper won't slide even when pushed hard.
No glue required, easy to reposition, and a child can do the wrap.
Can't wait to try this!

Smiley.
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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:17 am 
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Brilliant! Why are the best solutions always the simplest?? Be trying this one ASAP


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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:32 am 
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Great tip, thanks. Now to get the glue off mine,lol,...........BB


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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:17 am 
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Awesome solution. I will be changing mine between periods tonite :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:22 am 
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isnt that how its supposed to be done?.. :? ..holmes*


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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:29 am 
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As if!


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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:05 pm 
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Tried it today and it worked great! Thanks for the tip!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Possible solution for Scotty stopper beads?
PostPosted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:56 am 
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looks like a great idea. question though possible line weaking do to the extra wrap . thanks


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