Rib stitching and thumbnails

[mhorowit]

I''m ribstitching my tailfeathers and find my left thumbnail is taking a beating. You have the same problem? how did you address it? use a tongue depressor instead? - Mike

[3Dreaming]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

I don't remember thumb nail problems, but I would get splits in the skin on the sides of my first knuckles on a couple fingers. I would tape them up with cloth tape to protect them. Tom

[astjp2]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

Tape your fingers with athletic tape. Waxed lacing cord will cut you fast if you are not careful. Tim

[Guest]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

I''m ribstitching my tailfeathers and find my left thumbnail is taking a beating. You have the same problem? how did you address it? use a tongue depressor instead? - Mike

Hi Mike,

Move your thumb out of the way when the needle comes thru!

Dave


sorry- couldn't resist

[mhorowit]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

So you guys aren't using your thumbnail to hold the knot in place or to shove the knot into the hole in the fabric? - Mike

[astjp2]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

No, i use the eye of the needle. Tim

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

That's funny, I just heard Mike's palm slap his forehead. All the way down here in Virginia.

Hank

Don't feel bad Mike, you aren't the first by a long shot. ;-)

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

I just use masking tape on fingers . Used to do short rib in 8 mins. long rib in 12 modified seine knot .

[crispy critter]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

I got ya beat forrest.....8-10 minutes for a long rib,everything on 2.5 inch spacing using a hidden knot. Never really had any problems with my fingers.

[Pearson]

Re: Rib stitching and thumbnails

If you are a member of EAA there are some excellent videos online about the various knots and how to do them.