Woggle

The term was quickly applied to other designs of fastener, of many shapes and sizes, and is today used around the world.

[3] A young British Scouter, Bill Shankley, who was responsible for running a workshop and developing ideas for camping equipment at Gilwell Park, became aware of the American rings, and set out to create something similar.

But in America the early Scouts used to plait up various stuffs to make a ring for theirs — they called it a boon-doggle.

I got some thin sewing machine leather belting, plaited it into a neat ring, submitted it, and had it accepted.

[2] The New Zealand Scouts sometimes use a plastic woggle in the shape of a traditional Maori carved head.

The cover for November 1917 issue prominently shows a Scout wearing a slide to hold the neckerchief in place.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Boys' Life sponsored contests for unique slides, and winning designs were featured in the magazine.

Most of the articles were written by W. Ben Hunt from Hales Corners, Wisconsin under the pen name "Whittlin' Jim".

The last article was printed in March 2001, the "Rattlesnake" made from wire, tube, colored tape, beads, and googly eyes.