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C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Steve Cox
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Date: February 06, 2006 10:46PM
I have a small, portable C-clamp thread tensioner. I think it was made by Thompson but it does not have a company name on it. I would like to get another one but I can't find a look alike in any catalogs or on the net. It works very slick on my homemade 1" wood material rod wrapper. Anyone know where I can pick one up? Thanks Steve Re: C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:54PM
Golden Witch has them. Link to the left.
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Posted by:
Steve Kartalia
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Date: February 07, 2006 08:08AM
There's also a very simple C-clamp thread tensioner called the Calvin wrapper. It is even simpler than the Thompson design. It literally IS a C-clamp with a little post attached to it (to hold the thread), some vinyl washers and a locking wing nut. I have one and it's what I use - after I graduated from the "thread through the book" method. I think I paid $6 for it about 6 years ago from Cabelas. Almost 250 rods and going strong. Every time I get ready to upgrade, I ask the question "why" and that's why I still use it. No good answer to that question yet. If and when I upgrade, I'll buy the Golden Witch "improved Thompson". It looks like it would work great. Re: C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Steven Cox
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Date: February 07, 2006 10:35PM
Steve, I contacted Cabelas and they informed me that they had discontinued selling the Calvin wrapper in 2004. I feel the portable wrapper from Golden Witch to be a little beyond my budget. Got any ideas who might still carry the Calvin? Thanks Steve Re: C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Warren Rutherford
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Date: February 08, 2006 01:25AM
Feathercraft carries this one. Hope this shows as a link, if not copy and paste it.
[www.feather-craft.com] Scroll about 3/4 down the page. Sounds like what you are looking for. Re: C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Steve Kartalia
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Date: February 08, 2006 08:31AM
Yep, that's what I was calling the Calvin wrapper. Great little device, even at the $12 price. I'm glad to know it's still available somewhere. Re: C-clamp thread tensioner
Posted by:
Joe Pheifer
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Date: February 08, 2006 02:43PM
I think Mud Hole carries it as well. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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