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system: You are Gail Church, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sara Goldstein about "Dried Flowers".

They wrote:
SG> This come from a Heloise column in the newspaper today.  She said  In a
SG> cardboard box, mix equal amounts of borax, white cornmeal adding 3
SG> tablespoons salt for each quart you mix up.
SG> Put the flowers in, put the lid on the box and leave it there for about
SG> 14 days.  Make sure the flowers are covered well using a one inch layer

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assistant: HI Sara,
I haven't dryed flowers this way yet though I have thought about it!
All my air dryed flowers are used for wreaths or for dryed flower arrangments
done  in vases or baskets.
Most of the dryed flowers are actually "pressed" and those I use on cards.
Thanks so much for the reciepe for the drying powder! I haven't really done
it this way as the silca sand at the stores has been a bit pricy and I'm
reluctant to spend that many dollars on a craft I'm not sure I really like.
What types of flowers have you dried this way? I was thinking that my day
lillies, asters, iris, colombine, cone flowers, and holly hock would be nice
to do this way. The more delicate ones like lillies and iris are impossible
to air dry.
Gail
system: You are Jesse Spurway, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "wire bending jig".

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assistant: I'm looking for a wire bending jig. I'm not 100% sure what it is, I've seen
it in the Sax catalog but they say they don't carry the jig anymore.
If anyone has one, I'd like to know what it is and where I can buy one if it
is what I think a wire bending jig is.
Jesse
system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tami Cool about "Dried Flowers".

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assistant: Hi
Thanks so much for your ideas.  I'll keep a look out for those
snowflakes.  My flowers are too pretty to just throw away.
Sara
system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gail Church about "Dried Flowers".

They wrote:
SG> This come from a Heloise column in the newspaper today.  She said
SG> cardboard box, mix equal amounts of borax, white cornmeal adding 3
SG> tablespoons salt for each quart you mix up.
SG> Put the flowers in, put the lid on the box and leave it there for
SG> 14 days.  Make sure the flowers are covered well using a one inch
GC> What types of flowers have you dried this way?

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assistant: In a
about
layer
I just read about it this week.  I haven't tried it.  What I used last
yearrr
system: You are Kathy Oganezov, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "CHRISTMAS BLOCK EXCHANGE".

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assistant: Hi, ALL!
I made it to Neverending - finally!  Just want ALL interested to know that
I'll be losing my most-local FIDO connection & will have to log on to
NeverEnding to do it.
Anyway - this is the last call for participants for this exchange!  To
participate you will need to make 4 Chritmas quilt blocks for your group.  In
return, you will receive 4 blocks.
All blocks should measure 12-1/2" UNFINISHED size.  They should be made
using 100% cotton fabrics.  The thenme/color scheme is your choice: you may
use
a specific Christmas pattern or Christmas fabrics or Christmas colors in the
block.
I will take names for participants until Oct. 25.  The group lists will be
posted on Oct. 30.  Blocks must be mailed by Nov. 30 in order to give all
participants the chance to make their recieved blocks into something stunning
- a table runner, a small lap quilt, a table-topper - or several pillows!
To participate you must be a current poster in this echo & not be on any
delinquent list in this echo or Sew&Quilt.  I'll need you name, address & the
number of groups you'd like to join.  You may reply via FIDO or to my e-mail
addy:  manymice@aol.com.
Happy therapy to ALL!  -  Kathy
system: You are Kate Kremann, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Kathy Oganezov about "neverending".

They wrote:
-> Hi, ALL!
->
-> I made it to Neverending - finally!  Just want ALL interested to know that
-> I'll be losing my most-local FIDO connection & will have to log on to
-> NeverEnding to do it.

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assistant: Welcome to NEbbs.  There are lots of us here now...
ttyl
Kate
system: You are Kathy Oganezov, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Lurker!".

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assistant: Hi, ALL!
Just a note to let y'all know - my sister is lurking!  Make her unlurk
- make a friendly "howdy"!  Her name is Brigid Ehly & she's lurking via
Neverending BBS (via an AOL connection.)  Bid her welcome & convince
her to join us!  -  Kathy
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Kathy Oganezov about "Re: CHRISTMAS BLOCK EXCHANGE".

They wrote:
KO> delinquent list in this echo or Sew&Quilt.  I'll need you name, address &
KO> number of groups you'd like to join.  You may reply via FIDO or to my

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assistant: Hi Kathy:
I want to be in this exchange.
t
e-mai
Teresa Herman
10926 Alvin Drive
Northglenn, CO  80233
1 group please
Thanks
system: You are Charles French, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Lewis about "Dried Citrus".

They wrote:
DL> What type of crafting do you like to do?
DL> ttyl
DL> Donna

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assistant: Hi Donna,
I like to dabble in a lot of different crafts, I crochea some, make wreaths,
some fabric painting, a little sewing. Almost anything there is I will give
it a try.
Linda
system: You are Charles French, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jesse Spurway about "wire bending jig".

They wrote:
JS> I'm looking for a wire bending jig. I'm not 100% sure what it
JS> is, I've seen it in the Sax catalog but they say they don't
JS> carry the jig anymore.
JS> If anyone has one, I'd like to know what it is and where I
JS> can buy one if it is what I think a wire bending jig is.
JS> Jesse

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assistant: You may try McMaster Carr. I think that they are in Alanta Georgia.
It is an instrument used to bend music wire with to make different shape
springs. Their number is 404-346-7000.
                                 Charles French
                                cafrench@att.net
system: You are Holly Sullivan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jesse Spurway about "Re: wire bending jig".

They wrote:
> I'm looking for a wire bending jig. I'm not 100% sure what it is, I've
> seen
> it in the Sax catalog but they say they don't carry the jig anymore.

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assistant: I think I saw Jesse Spurway say to All on 20 Oct 97  05:13:31:
What's it used for?  Reason I asked is that there are different types.  I
have a homemade wire bending jig that I made myself & use to make the wire
rings for chainmail.  (For those of you who are confused, you can also make
jewelry jump rings by the hundreds with it.  :)
system: You are Kate Kremann, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Brigid Ehly about "Lurker!".

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assistant: Hi Brigid:
I am also on NEbbs.  I lurk in crafting most of the time, too.  I post
in Sewing and quilting, and creative arts alot, tho.  I mostly quilt and
rubber stamp.
Actually, rubber is taking over my life. (Almost)
I had taken last week off to do a lot of Christmas gifts, including the
block
exchange.  In the middle of the week, my machine shut down in protest.
I had to take it to the doctor.  I got it back last night (for only a fuse
and faulty power switch, thank goodness.  I was expecting to have to
replace a
board or something more costly).
I am humming along again...
What type of crafting do you do?
ttyl
Kate
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Christi Walkup about "Your COE stuff arrived <G><".

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assistant: Hello Christi!
The ornaments you sent for the kids at MaryBridge arrived today safe and
sound.
I had to "re-glue" the eyes on one of the little Reindeer but other than that
after straightening a few wings on some Angels all is well and ready for
delivery to the Hospital.
Thanks!!!! <G><
Let's Get Stitchin'!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Donna Lewis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gail Church about "Dried Flowers".

They wrote:
> Thanks so much for the reciepe for the drying powder! I haven't really
> done it this way as the silca sand at the stores has been a bit pricy
> and I'm reluctant to spend that many dollars on a craft I'm not sure I
> really like.
> What types of flowers have you dried this way? I was thinking that my
> day lillies, asters, iris, colombine, cone flowers, and holly hock would
> be nice to do this way. The more delicate ones like lillies and iris are
> impossible to air dry.

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assistant: -=Quoting Gail Church to Sara Goldstein=-
The Silica sand sold in the stores keeps forever.  When the little blue
crystals loose their colour, just put it in the oven and heat per
instructions that should be on the can.
If I remember, the oven is on low heat, leave the sand in the oven until the
silica crystals turn bright blue again.
I have some that I've had about 20 years, and it's probably been that long
since I used it.
This info taken from The Complete Book of Flower Preservation by Geneal
Condon.
Aster: face up; two weeks in sand.  Must be uncovered very carefully to
prevent shattering.  Must be thoroughly glued (with diluted glue) from bottom
and top before handling or cleaning.
Columbine:  face up; two weeks in sand.  Do not process flowers that are too
old; they tend to shatter.  Baby talcum powder dusted inside each spur with a
fine brush before processing makes cleaning easier.  If segments of flower
fall when dry, glue back on with undiluted glue.
Cone flower - not listed
Day lilies: face up; three weeks in sand.  Yellows are particularly
successful.  Both types of dye work well on fresh flower.  Spray for
midity.
Hollyhock:  face up; two weeks in sand.  Excellent results.  Try some of the
powder puffs.  To paint calyx and thin green stem properly, use extra amount
of turpentine in green paint.  Touch calyx with brush and let the thin paint
flow over surface.
Iris:  face up;  three weeks in sand.  Dutch iris very good, but the German
iris become transparent when dried.
There are about 5 pages of information on the sand method and preparing the
sand.
This book was published in 1971 - 2nd printing.
Have since gone to air drying or pressing as that is less trouble.
ttyl
Donna
system: You are Donna Lewis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sara Goldstein about "Dried Flowers".

They wrote:
> Thanks so much for your ideas.  I'll keep a look out for those
> snowflakes.  My flowers are too pretty to just throw away.

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assistant: Hi Saram
You could also use the clear plastic balls, hearts etc that come in 2 pieces.
You should be able to find plenty of them at this time of year.
Hope this will give you some more ideas.
ttyl
Donna
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wanda Guin about "COE".

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assistant: Hello Wanda!
Your ornaments for the COE arrived the other day and I had the flu so bad, I
think I forgot to let you know they came <G><
The little heart wreaths are absolutely adorable and the puzzle piece pin was
quite a unique idea! <G><
Thanks for sending them for the kids!
Let's Get Stitchin'!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "COE ADDRESSES for 1997 ....".

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assistant: Hello All!
Christie Walkup
3434 Brown Road
St. Louis, MO 63114-4330
Kim Warder
6993 Heather Drive
Bryans Road, MD 20616
Bette West
56 Davis St. Apt #6
Phoenix, NY 13135
Debbie Contrell
Box 141
Nanisivik, NT Canada X0A 0X0
Gladys Bowersox
90 County Line Road
Phoenix, New York 13135
Wanda Guin
2153 Rock Ridge Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Tami Cool
6445 S. Wapato
Tacoma, WA 98404
Annica Lindgren
Harriev. 19
SE-244  33  Kavlinge  Sweden
Anne McReary
12852 Lincoln Ave SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
Roseanne Brown
1218 E. 69th
Tacoma, WA 98404
Mairghread Murray
2635 W. 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC  Canada V6K 1H1
Charman Adams
121 Dixie Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
Glenda Cupit
107 Lee Circle
Natchez MS 39120
Carolyn Kerby
C214 4331
Sarcee R.D. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6V9
Let's Get Going on COE 1997!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "FINAL COE GROUPS for 1997 ...".

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assistant: Hello All!
Because of the light turnout, I've decided that "anything goes".  That means
as long as your ornament is HAND MADE by YOU, it will qualify as GENERAL
CRAFTING.
I hope you've been working hard on the donation ornaments for the Mary Bridge
Children's Hospital Festival of Trees.   As long as we have them in time to
decorate, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you helped a very, very ill
child! <G><  We must have that tree ready to decorate no later than November
25th.  That means your ornaments MUST be to me, so I can get them to LTC
Margaret Richardson, by that date.
If you've really been in the spirit of things and feel you want to send an
ornament to each lady signed up that is UP to YOU, but you are under no
obligation to do so. <G><  Many of you have expressed the desire to make in
excess of 20 ornaments.  I salute each and every one of you, but with the
"down sizing" of FIDO, so has our COE been down sized this year.
OK, Ladies here are the groups for 1997:
GROUP #1
Christie Walkup
Kim Warder
Bette West
GROUP #2
Christie Walkup
Debbi Cottrell
Gladys Bowersox
Group #3
Christie Walkup
Wanda Guin
Tami Cool
Group #4
Christie Walkup
Annica Lindgren
Anne McReary
Group #5
Christie Walkup
Roseanne Brown
Annica Lindgren
Group #6
Christie Walkup
Mairghread Murray
Wanda Guin
Group #7
Bette West
Tami Cool
Anne McReary
New Additional Groups:
Group #8
Carolyn Kerby
Charman Adams
Annica Lindgren
Group #9
Carolyn Kerby
Glenda Cupit
Christie Walkup
Group #10
Carolyn Kerby
Roseanne Brown
Christie Walkup
Ladies, let the crafting begin!!! <G><
Let's Get Going on COE 1997!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Debbie Miller, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wendy Apgar about "Re: Hello".

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assistant: Hi!  I just saw your e-mail and I thought that the gingerbread person sounds
so cute...I think that I'm going to try a few for my classroom at school and
package decorations for christmas instead of tags!  Thanks so much for the
idea.
Debbie Miller
Baldwinsville, NY
system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Lewis about "Dried Flowers".

They wrote:
DL->  You could also use the clear plastic balls, hearts etc that come

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assistant: Hi
in 2 pieces. You should be able to find plenty of them at this time of
year.
Now you've given me something else good to consider.  I like this idea.
I'll let you know id I find something to try it with.
Sara
system: You are Sara Goldstein, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donna Lewis about "Dried Flowers".

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assistant: Hi
Those of you drying flowers need to enter the modern age.  After you buy
silica, put it in a microwave safe container.  Cover the flowers with
the silica the way you would if you were placing them in the oven but
instead, heat them in the microwave for several minutes.  Let the whole
thing cool enough to handle and shake the powder off.  That's all there
is to it.
Happy drying.
Sara
system: You are Kathy Oganezov, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Peggy Hood about "Christmas Block exchange".

They wrote:
-> Yes I would like to particlpate in the Christmas Block Exchange.
-> No. of Groups: 1

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assistant: Hi, Peggy!
Gotcha!  I also got your msg via my regular FIDO bbs, but don't remember if
I answered you or not.  :}  I'll have the groups posted by Oct. 30 so be on
the lookout!  Thanks for playing!
Happy therapy! - Kathy
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Anne Mcreary about "]".

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assistant: Hi!
It seems my last is spelt incorrectly. It is spelt, Cottrell. Could you let
the people that have my name for the COE know, Thanks a lot.
Forever Crafting
Deb
system: You are Shauna Charron, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Sylvia Lewis".

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assistant: Hi All
Sylvia Lewis is not getting her Fido feed AGAIN!
She has asked me to relay a message to everyone regarding the MQBE.
Sylvia talking:    :)
Would you please post a list of who I received MQBE's from?
Peggy Hood-- two blocks
Shauna Charron - thanks for the cows!
Pat Knox - She used a lovely white with a teal and gold embossed print
Teresa Herman - A nine patch with all Christmas fabrics
Julia Sidebottom - a blue and red star block
Thanks for all the nice blocks.  I have quite a collection of nine-patches
going.  My local group had a UFO night, and I brought them all to try
different layouts.  One of my friends really got into laying out the
blocks and the alternate signature blocks.  When it comes time to finally
put them together, I will probably have her arrange them for me.
Shauna talking:   :)
hopefully my message makes it out as I haven't seen Fido for a week
and then a whole weeks worth yesterday   :)
ttyl  Shauna
... Catch the Blue Wave!
system: You are Jesse Spurway, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Holly Sullivan about "Re: wire bending jig".

They wrote:
> I'm looking for a wire bending jig. I'm not 100% sure what it is, I've
> seen
> it in the Sax catalog but they say they don't carry the jig anymore.
HS> What's it used for?
HS> Reason I asked is that there are different types.
HS> I have a homemade wire bending jig that I made myself & use to make
HS> the wire rings for chainmail.  (For those of you who are confused, you
HS> can also make jewelry jump rings by the hundreds with it.  :)

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assistant: bending wire :-)
I want to bend wire of about 14 to 20 gauge as evenly and uniform as I can.
I'm not sure what diameter bends I want, probably 1/8th to 1/2 inch. I thot
a jig would have different sized places for bending different diameters.
I thot about getting dowels and making one, but the one in the SAX catalog
as
cheap enough that I thot it would cost less than making my own and all the
work in getting a homemade one to work (will a 1/8th dowel break when
bending heavier wire?).
Jesse
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Debbie Cottrell about "]".

They wrote:
DC> It seems my last is spelt incorrectly. It is spelt, Cottrell. Could
DC> you let the people that have my name for the COE know, Thanks a lot.

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assistant: Hello Debbie!
Sunday October 26 1997 09:08, Debbie Cottrell wrote to Anne Mcreary:
I'm sorry, Debbie!!!  I thought I fixed it!  I'll go do it RIGHT NOW! <G><
Please forgive me, I know how it is, my name hardly ever gets spelled or
pronounced properly! <G><  ..... dropping to DOS .....
Hey I fixed it in one place and not the other :(  Now I have you correctly in
both places. <G><
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Holly Sullivan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jesse Spurway about "Re: wire bending jig".

They wrote:
> I thot about getting dowels and making one, but the one in the SAX catalog
> was
> cheap enough that I thot it would cost less than making my own and all the
> work in getting a homemade one to work (will a 1/8th dowel break when
> bending heavier wire?).

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assistant: I think I saw Jesse Spurway say to Holly Sullivan on 24 Oct 97  05:43:38:
Hm.  Haven't seen the SAX catalog, so I can't say.  My wire bending jig is
for rings only and isn't made from a dowel- it's made from a very slender
steel rod that I got at Home Depot.   I bent the rod into the shape below:
            ___
           |
___________|
is what it looks like.  I made a U shaped frame from leftover 2x4 pieces
 _            _
| |          | |
|o|          |o|   <- and there's two holes about here for it.
| |          | |
| |          | |
|_|__________|_|
|______________|
and you turn it by hand.  Works really well and cost less than $10.
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Pat Knox about "klutz club".

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assistant: Hi Pat:
I am now a member of the klutz club.  I fell on my way to the car this a.m.
o
go to work.  Am now sporting a partial cast for the next 10 days at least,
then more xrays.  So far looks like a badly bruised thumb/hand.
Teresa