I did buy an extra one. I gave it to my dad after getting tired of hearing him beg, plead and threaten me with loss of inheritance/particular vital organs. He promptly lost it on the first strike after failing to tie his knot well. poetic justice.

I tried tying it from memory last night. I have determined that the copper strands are run through the teased out body and then tied in at the head - as I originally thought. This keeps the teased out body nice and bushy. I think I've got it now, I'll post a pic as soon as I can.

Mike