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newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
william baburchak
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Date: August 03, 2005 09:14AM
Okay guys, I need your opinions on the best way to keep thread tension while wrapping. I'm in the process of building my own wrapping jig and I need a way to keep tension on the wrap, even if I need to back off the wrap a little to straighten out some twisted threads. Right now I'm using thread spools mounted on threaded posts sandwiched between Delrin washers. This gives an uneven tension at best, and if I need to back off at all I lose the tension on the wrap. I was thinking maybe a small piece of spring wire mounted on the jig or (God forbid) cutting the tip end of an ultralight rod and using that!
What do you guys think? Bill Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Steve Broadwell
(---.150.213.151.ip.alltel.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 09:39AM
I recently built a wrapping jig from the plans in the library. I too use springs/delrin, but I did add a piece of spring wire. I cut the end off of an umbrella rig, twisted the loop on the end 90 degrees, and fastened it to the thread carriage. Actually I did two; one on the back of the carriage, and one underneath. I originally wanted to be able to wrap either from the back or front, but I have gotten so used to wrapping from the front that the only wire I use anymore is the one underneath.
This wire can be fine-tuned by pre-bending it just the right amount. It lets me rewind 4 or 5 turns if I make a mistake. The springs/washers really don't work too well, though, and sometimes they will bind a little and the initial tension before the wire spring gets too high. I plan on upgrading to one of the small tensioners sold by the sponsors. Actually, what I WANT to upgrade to is a Renzetti - those things look to be the ultimate. It will take awhile to justify, though. Maybe I can see one in person next year in Charlotte. Steve Broadwell Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.150.40.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 10:46AM
wILLIAM
I was going to send you a picture but your email is hidden Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: August 03, 2005 10:47AM
Look around for an Old Lawn Mower grab the Throttle cable. pull out a piece of the core. Spring steel Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.150.40.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 10:59AM
William check the photo page I just put a picture of a home made one that you can back up when you make boo boo's Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
william baburchak
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Date: August 03, 2005 11:02AM
You guys are the best!!! Thanks for the great ideas!
Bill, I'm sorry that my address is hidden, but I don't know how to get it to show up. You can send the picture to me at wbaburchak@stny.rr.com I'll let you know how it turns out.... Bill Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
william baburchak
(---.stny.res.rr.com)
Date: August 03, 2005 11:07AM
Bill,
Never mind sending the picture. I just saw your post and looked at the pic you posted on the photo page. Very nice! Thanks!! Bill Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.150.40.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 11:14AM
O well I did Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: August 03, 2005 11:50AM
William,
Click on "My Control Center" at the top of the messages and select "Edit Email Settings and confirm e-mail Mike Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Emory Harry
(67.189.55.---)
Date: August 03, 2005 12:06PM
William,
This may be heresy to some but I think that you will have more control and will in time be able to wrap a lot faster if you control the thread with your fingers and not use any tensioners other than your fingers. Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.36.238.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 12:28PM
Mike
Check the photo page Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: August 03, 2005 12:47PM
Bill,
Super! I love the way every single thing is height adjustable! Your ideas will definately go into my next one!! One of the best that I've seen!!! Anybody that wants to build a really versatile hand wrapper needs to take a look at Bill's. [www.rodbuilding.org] Mike Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.250.36.238.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 12:58PM
Thanks Mike. It is also a dryer and lath. A nice wood or colored plexe glass or aluminum. Some guys here have made some nice looking ones out of aluminum
Got a picture of the whole thing up but it is a little cluttered Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/03/2005 01:01PM by bill boettcher. Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: August 03, 2005 01:03PM
Where's the motor? I thought it was a hand wrapper Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.an3.nyc41.da.uu.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 01:17PM
Yes it is a hand wrapper
I use a drill like the Flex Coat one does for the lath. Give me a minute and I will stick up a picture of the lath part Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.an3.nyc41.da.uu.net)
Date: August 03, 2005 01:36PM
Mike
It's up Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: August 03, 2005 04:03PM
Nice!! You have it all covered! Thanks Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Chris Richer
(---.chesterville.dyn.personainc.n)
Date: August 03, 2005 06:55PM
I have posted a picture of the thread tensioner that I built. The biggest help was to wrap the threaded rod with teflon tape. (plumbing tape)
Rodbuilding Chris Richer Iroquois ON Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/03/2005 07:01PM by Chris Richer. Re: newby question-thread tensioner
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: August 03, 2005 07:18PM
Chris, Thanks! I wish more builders would take a few minutes and post pix of equiptment/tools that they make/adapt!!!
Mike Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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