Re: [VFB] magic tool ?

[mark romero]

Rick, after you've been at it a while, it'll become very easy for you to 
"see" when the thread is flat. It's very visably clear once you know what to 
look for. Use light to help. Then after you wind a bit and it becomes 
twisted again, just keep re-flatning, and wraping, re-flatning, you'll get 
it in no time. mark....

From: Henk Verhaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] magic tool ?
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 08:12:06 +0100
On 14 Dec, 2004, at 0:42, Richard Zieger wrote:
How many times do you let it spin counterclockwise?
I may be doing it to many times and when I try to go closckwide stuff 
falls
out.
Don't think that makes a difference. Flat is flat. Just insert the stuff in 
the split thread and twist tight, real tight. I use flat thread to start 
with (Danville Flymaster or the new Gudebrod 6/0) but that is just to make 
life a little easier, not a prerequisite.

For spinning, do what Marc does also. Pull the thread tight between your 
left thumb and index (assuming a rightpaw), trapping the CDC and/or other 
stuff, and spin the bobbin with your right hand real tight, then while 
holding the bobbin so the spun thread is taut, release thumb and index so 
that the twist runs up the thread real quick; move most of the twist up by 
stroking the thread with thumb and index upwards. This will keep the 
materials much more secure than just letting the thread hang and spin under 
the weight of the bobbin only.

henk
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