I have no idea. Is there still a knot in the string? I was able to gradually nudge it along by squeezing the the knot in my fingers. It was definitely slow progress that way, though.

It doesn’t show up very well in the photo, but I did do that. I could probably do it a little more, though.

Huh, so that’s what that’s called.

^ this is correct

Oh, that’s a good idea.

Yes; you’re welcome. 🖊️🍍🍎🖊️🕺

Good pen, good beverage!

It really is. One by one, as my cheapo utensils break, I replace them with GIR.

Looks great! Is that also another project leaning against the wall in the background?

edit: also, !woodworking@lemmy.ca is a fairly active community if you’re into woodworking.

Well done, sir.

Thanks for the tip, I might try this next time. I basically saturated them with water when cleaning them just now, so I don’t think soaking them would be much different. I also wonder if washing soda would improve them a little.

Thanks! I agree, they do look like something from an earlier decade. I also needed new shorts and shirts around the same time that I got these, and I decided to just get some completely plain cotton shorts, t-shirts, and tank tops. I like how my current athletic wear would be completely standard at any time between about 1920 and 1970.