Hello to all,and welcome to new members. Part of what we do here at "Home Built Equipment" is to build our own weaving equipment, and accessories,in a way that suits our needs while not breaking the bank! One of the best ways to do this is using what we have on hand. Adapting known items around the home is a great way to accomplish this. I've recycled parts of a dishwasher,old lights, and even automobiles, in restoring my Marquardsen CM loom. Probably, one of the nicer handles I've seen came to me while modifying the ratchet mechanism on my loom. That cold steel just wasn't comfortable. A quick survey around the barn turned up the perfect handle. A set of hedge trimmers with loose handles.Nice oak,with beautiful grain,and easy to remove.Just what I needed, and I couldn't have made one any better! Putting what we have on hand to a "Better" use is what it's all about! Think my lovely wife will miss her hedge trimmers?!! Anyone else have examples of using "What they have" on hand? Please show us! Regards, Frank- TheLoominary.