Ron wrote:
On September 2, 1990 the first message was posted to Fibernet BBS by
knitter and knitting teacher Janet Szabo who connected long distance
from Pennsylvania to Minnesota using a modem.
Wow, that was back when we had to use two cans, a string and a
typewriter to get on the internet, wasn't it? Many congratulations on
maintaining what might be the oldest fiber-related BB/mailing list on
the web. And a good job, too, Ron. You're one of the best listmoms
there is.
My Lendrum question for the spinners in the audience:
I know there's no lubrication needed for the wheel itself (closed
bearing hub), but has anyone any experience with lubing any other part
of a Lendrum. I have two, and I get these odd squeaks now and then with
both. They are double-treadle folding wheels - one is maple (my first
and oldest love; my Lennie) and the other is the 25th anniversary walnut
(couldn't resist; after all, if one is good then two are better, right?
This one is - natch - Wally). It's hard for me to hear exactly where
the squeaks are coming from, but when they start, I usually start with
the flyer assembly and bobbin shafts. I then work down from there,
ending up with the treadle attachments. Sometimes it works in one or
another of the places, so I thought I'd consult the collective wisdom to
see if anyone has any "Oh, yes! That's happened to me and it's always
<blank> that needs oiling" Otherwise, I'll continue with my hit and
miss process. Oh, and usually the squeaking doesn't affect the action -
it continues to spin as smoothly and effortlessly as usual. That
squeaking is just annoying, and I try to stop it.
Thanks for any advice.
Glenna
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Glenna Stansifer
Independence, CA, USA
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