Thread Spool Stand Alternative:
I'm working on a prototype now for eliminating the need for a spool stand when using cone spools.
As soon as I get a production unit available, I'll post it.
If you use the larger spools and one of those ugly, cumbersome, inconvenient, nasty thread stands, you are going to love this!!!
Now back to your regularly scheduled blog...
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I use a lot of MagicLock thread which comes on 3.000 yard cone shaped spools. It is necessary to place these on a spool stand so that the thread unwinds from the top. I've seen these go from $10 to $50 depending on their complexity. I'm cheap. I saw one made from a CD/DVD storage spindle so decided to see what I had lying around to give it a try. I decided upon the CD/DVD spindle, a hanger, and a 5/16" nut.
Here's my take on it:
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| Finished Product |
Here's the procedure:
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| Parts List: Hanger with strap hooks CD/DVD storage case spindle 5/16" nut Tools: Hacksaw End Cutters File Sandpaper Optional: 5/16" Die |
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| Cut the spindle with a hacksaw so that it is shorter than the spool of thread. Super glue the nut at some convenient location along the perimeter of the base. |
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| File the top of the spindle so that it looks neat. You don't want your spindle looking like crap. |
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| Clip or saw the hanger at one end. |
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| Clip or saw the hanger at the other end. |
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| File the end of the strap hook. I used a small round file to cut a rounded groove for the thread to pass across. |
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| Sand the opposite end so that it fits into the nut. You can glue it in. I threaded mine with a 5/16" die so that I could screw it into the nut, but then, I'm not right. |
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| After inserting the hanger into the nut, use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the hanger just above the nut. Do this until you can bend the hanger so that the hook is directly above the center of the spindle. Hold until cool enough for the hanger to maintain its position. |
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| Place spool on your new handy-dandy thread stand and run the thread through the hook and then over to the machine and thread as normal. SEW! |
Hi Michael,
ReplyDeleteGreat ingenuity! Just wondering if you have considered adding any weight to this design after using it for awhile? I have a lightweight plastic one that I purchased (cheap) and find that the one annoyance that I have is that it can be tipped easily. ( I have lots going on around my table where it sits) BTW, I linked to your blog from the Bernina '30's Yahoo group.
Thanks, but I can't take credit for this one. I found the idea on the internet and just improved on it a bit. I haven't had an issue with the stand tipping over. However, if it becomes a problem, you could always glue some fender washers on the bottom side. There is a recess there that will handle the thickness.
DeleteBerninasThirtySomething is a great group and I've enjoyed the information shared there. I've got a Bernina 830 which I'll get around to taking some pictures of soon.
I'm also working on an idea that solves the whole thread stand issue without the cumbersome thread stand. I've been using a prototype and will never go back to a thread stand.
MINE CAME WITH THE PURCHASE, HOWEVER THIS GIVES ME THE IDEA THAT I COULD PLACE IT MORE TO THE BACK OF MY SEWING MACHINE TABLE. THANKS FOR THE IDEA.
DeleteLove this idea. I am in the process of using your tutorial. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely trying this. I have one i've made. a piece of 2x4. nailed two slats together at a 90 degree angle attached the same to the board. Oh yes, I drilled a hole in one of the slats for the thread to loop on the machine. I like your idea much better.
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ReplyDeleteMUY INTERESANTE LA IDEA LA IMPLEMENTARE EN MI MAQUINA, LE ESCRIBO DESDE NICARAGUA. ..... GRACIAS, QUE DIOS LE BENDIGA.
ReplyDeleteJust came to your site from searching Google. Great idea! May I ask if there was a reason to hacksaw the DVD spindle holder to be shorter than the spool of thread? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job thanks for sharing it
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