At 08:09 AM 4/30/2015, Nick Feickert wrote:
>That tape is a good idea. The silver wil be an improvement, but not as
>reflective as some shiney tape. Right now, trying to carfully remove my
>needles

Use a couple of teaspoons to carefully lever the needle off from
opposite sides.  You *must* apply even force so there's no bending
moment on the hardened shaft, or it will snap like a celery stick and
you won't have a gauge any more.

Yours,
David