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Old December 5th, 2004, 05:12 PM
George Adams
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Default Hair stackers?

From: "riverman"

Personally, I seem to always prefer 'alternative' style methods of doing
things....some misguided notion that it creates an identity that has to be
created and not just bought.


Nothing wrong with that. If you're committed to finding an alternative, someone
else mentioned using a .45 shell casing. I have used one for shorter hair, and
a .44 magnum for longer stuff. They are workable, but the extra weight of a
'real' stacker makes the process easier.

Also, you mentioned that when you tap the lipstick container, the hair tips
still don't aligh properly. This is likely due to the "fuzz" mixed in with the
hair. Make sure you comb out as much of the fuzz before stacking, and iy
doesn't hurt to apply a little downward pressure to the hair butts with your
thumb during the tapping process.

Be careful when removing the hair from the stacker, as static electricity may
cause hairs on the outside of the stack to cling to the side walls of the
container. This is especially true of plastic containers....less of a problem
with aluminum or brass.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

 




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