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Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Jeff Shafer (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: November 26, 2004 04:05PM

If you're using all thread with spring and washer, eliminate the wing nut on the end and instead use a metal spring clip, often used in offices. The type I use is a black shell with folding clips on either side to squeeze to open the clip.

Thread spool goes on, washer on outside of spool, and clip is pressed against the outer washer. Very easy to slip in place and adjust tension as necessary.

Posted a photo.

Jeff Shafer

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: November 26, 2004 04:09PM

Nice Idea!! Thanks!!

Mike

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.longhl01.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 26, 2004 06:57PM

What a neat idea - and so EASY!

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Ronnie Apple (---.wave-net.net)
Date: November 26, 2004 07:40PM

Good idea Jeff. Most of the time it is the simple things that work the best. Ronnie

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Stan Gregory (---.mynetrocks.com)
Date: November 26, 2004 08:02PM

Jeff,

Thanks for the post. A great, practical idea!

Stan

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.250.144.210.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: November 26, 2004 08:48PM

I'll be damed! That puppy does not slip?? Why didn't I think of that. Can you get a good pressure from it? Thanks Jeff

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Jeff Shafer (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: November 27, 2004 09:20AM

No slippage at all. Getting the pressure you want is a matter of feel. I place the spring clip on the all thread and pull thread off manually to test for tension. Believe it or not, it is possible to nearly stop the spool.

The clips are available at office supply stores in packs of ten or twelve, and aren't very expensive. The one pictured is the second smallest size and is labeled No. 10020, Small. I believe my all thread is just under 1/4".

Jeff Shafer

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: Stan Gregory (---.mynetrocks.com)
Date: November 27, 2004 01:54PM

Bought some this morning and tried them out. They work great!
No more wingnuts for me. Thanks again, Jeff.

Stan

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Re: Thread Tension - No Wingnuts
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.250.57.93.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: November 27, 2004 02:53PM

Heck I just upgraded from 1/4" to 5/16" on my machine. Larger washers wingnuts?? O well

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