I have been
lacing gloves for almost 50 years. My tool of choice for
lacing is a 12 inch straight taxidermy
needle. It looks like a long skinny sewing
needle. I cut off the sharp pointed end and drive it into a wooden file handle. The tool is flexible, has a long reach, and the eye is a perfect size for pulling laces through grommets. I get mine from Van Dykes in Woonsocket, SD. It is item # 7213-12. Maybe vintagebrett can post a picture of one since he uses the same tool and has a better camera for close up photos