3mm dead eyes

[rafterrat_2005]

 Running thread in the dead eyes and blocks are some what fairly easy but what is the easiest way to thread tiny dead eyes and blocks? It's like the thread is larger the drilled holes even using tweezers and a magnified glasses.

[reklein]

you might try thr fly fishing shops for small thread or fine fishing line. Make sure its flexible enough to lay in the deadeyes correctly though. BILL

[Maury S]

Get a needle threader from a sewing (notions) shop.  http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-249-Needle-Threaders/dp/B001HZSK5Y/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1397489594&sr=8-7&keywords=needle+threader

Maury

[TBlack]

The deadeyes in the picture below are 2mm and 3 mm. So it can be done. I used sewing thread after having taken a #80 drill bit to clean out the hole. I use beeswax on the end of the thread to stiffen it up and a magnivisor to see what I'm doing.

 

 

[davyboy]

Dip the end of the thread in some cyano glue then cut the thread at an angle. Acts like a needle,will pull through easily.

 

Dave

[normanh]

Cant beat SG on the end of the thread so easy, but use the very thin viscosity grade

[Tadeusz43]

Simplest jig ever – take piece of telecom cable and remove thin wires from inside it is great for pass thread trough block or deadeye.

Space jig for lanyard

 

Tadeusz

 

 

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