Pictured is a 2in Pine Toggle. Toggles are a multi-tool with a variety of uses and can be made up at home from wood, bone or horn. Here are some of the uses for these handy tools:
1. Use in the Larks Head Knot
2. Use to hold your fishing line while fishing
3. Great for inserting in the rings on a wire saw and protecting your fingers
4. Attach to the ends of cords for getting a better grip when twisting rope from cord strands
5. Insert in holes in skins with cords attached at the ends to hold the skin for stretching
6. Handy Trap and Snare Triggers
7. As fasteners with loops for Ditty Bags or replacement buttons
I would recommend that the ends have a slight taper and the end edges are given a chamfer which prevents the Toggle from splitting and chipping. The above has a small "V" notch cut as a locator for fishing line or wire saw rings. When I use them as fasteners, I groove the center all the way around to house the attaching thread.
These can be any length so long as they are of a corresponding thickness for the job on hand. I usually prepare quite a few of these before hand so I have them when I need them and I give them an oiling to nourish the wood but, they are quite easily prepared in the field. As a camp fire activity they are great to make while you are waiting for your meal to cook.
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