Novel Uses for Safety Pins

TO ROAST POTATO
OVER OVEN GRATE TIN-PAIL EAR CARD
SUPPORT

SCREEN-DOOR
SPRING REPAIR

EYE FOR FISH-
HOOK SINKER HOLDS BUGGY
CURTAIN OVER
TORN BUTTON-
HOLE

SPRING HINGE FOR BOX

DRY-BATTERY CONNECTOR

It is surprising to note how many uses can be made of an ordinary safety pin, both as an emergency-repair device, and for other purposes. I found 40 simple uses for safety pins, a few of which are shown in the illustration. Some of the many other uses are as a chain, a candle holder, a spring, a cover holder for a kettle, and as a pencil clip. Most of these can be made by twisting the safety pin with a small plier. By using a cutting plier, many more useful kinks can be devised.—George G. McVicker, North Bend, Neb.