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The Boy Mechanic, Book 2

Book 2 — Needle for Sewing Burlap

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A needle for sewing burlap can be easily made of the ordinary opener that comes with sardine cans. All that is necessary to convert this tool into a needle is to grind the blunt end to a sharp point, as shown in the sketch.—Contributed by G. C. Beven, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Illustration from The Boy Mechanic, Book 2: 1000 Things for Boys to Do

The Can Opener is Provided with an Eye and to Make a Needle the End is Sharpened

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