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@#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Ricardo Font
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Date: March 10, 2006 02:17PM
Just got my NTT, I removed one of the spindles on the thread carriage of my PacBay power wrapper and installed it. At full magnet resistance the thread comes out with noticeable tension. QUESTION : IS IT ENOUGH TENSION FOR WRAPPING GUIDES ON THE LARGER SALTWATER RODS ? Thanks. Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Fred Yarmolowicz
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Date: March 10, 2006 02:23PM
I would have to say it is enough.Tension should be similiar for a small spinning rod all the way up to a heavy salt rod IMO.Too much tension will not allow the blank to flex normally leading to failure.Tight enough so that the guides can be manipulaed for alignment is where I set the tension at. Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte) Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Thomas F. Thornhill
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Date: March 10, 2006 02:39PM
Ricardo
I outwrap for a living and I use the same tension for everything. from ultralites to saltwater rods. I've wrapped thousands of rods and haven't had a problem yet. Thomas F. Thornhill Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Grant Darby
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Date: March 10, 2006 03:00PM
Theres so much tension on mine that it pulls the magnets apart unless I use at least two of the paper spacers. Never had a problem with loose guides. Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Jay Lancaster
(63.168.119.---)
Date: March 10, 2006 08:19PM
I quit using mine for the same reason Grant described. Even with multiple papers sandwiched in there I couldn't keep the magnets together. Even the little 100yard spools would break the bond. I may try it again soon...after all, I've got two of the little suckers laying around.
Jay Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Leon Mack
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Date: March 10, 2006 10:12PM
I mounted an L shaped piece of metal on the original PB tray. The metal piece had holes where I mounted 2 NTT's horizontally. If I replace the paper between magnets frequently then the tension feels just right. The paper seems to get dirty and slick rather quickly. I like to use 1 piece of plain 20lb copier paper. Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: March 10, 2006 10:57PM
Thomas as an outwapper. I would think you would hold your thread spool in your hand. An not bother with a tension device
Good Wraps Bob Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Thomas F. Thornhill
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Date: March 11, 2006 12:00AM
Bob
I use a bobbin to hold my spool and adjust the tension by bending the arms of the bobbin. Most of the thread we get as outwrappers is on four ounce spools. Most outwrapper I know set the spool on the ground and run the tread through their fingers for tension. I download thread from the four ounce spools onto smaller spools. Thomas F. Thornhill Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: March 11, 2006 02:08PM
Tom, I thought you did something along those lines
Good Wraps Bob Re: @#$%& Thread Tensioner (NTT)
Posted by:
Ricardo Font
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Date: March 14, 2006 10:04AM
Thanks to all for your comments.
Ricardo. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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