Evan wrote: > They also had some hemp twine which should be much better than > the nylon string I've been using for the drawstrings... Hints from Heeyore: When one shoelace breaks, replace both laces but save the unbroken lace to use as a drawstring. Shoelaces are designed to be tugged on and tied, and have aglets at the ends to prevent fraying. -- Elliott C. "Eeyore" Evans eeyore@xxxxxxxx