Ideas?

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo everybody,

Alan, I am sorry for using the term 'scrimshaw' very loosely. I use scrimshaw/whittling to mean carving, scratching, shaping etc. any material.
Sometimes it is not convenient to repair or replace something by going to an expert; one has to rely on what skill is available, especially if one is on a boat, for instance. People in isolation, like sailors at sea, tend to develop muti-skills.

Best.