New quilting room
09-27-2010, 09:39 AM
#105
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Location: New Forest. UK
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As promised, here is the spec for the thread holder.
Top and bottom bars are in softwood, and measure 34 inches.
Uprights are in hardwood and measure 24 inches
Thread spindles are in hardwood, each measuring 4 inches in length, and are 1/4 inch in diameter.
The uprights are spaced at 5 3/4 inch intervals.
The thread spindles are spaced 1 1/2 inches from each other. When drilling holes in the uprights for the spindles, they should be a snug fit, allowing you to lightly tap them part way through. Just before reaching half way point, wrap a small amount of wood glue around the centre point of each spindle next to the upright before tapping it into the half way through position. This will allow sufficient glue to be taken into the upright, and when dry, will secure each spindle.
A couple of discreet brackets on the top cross bar will secure it to the wall. I have put some close-ups of the frame to help all you guys out there.
Have also put a little teaser on in picture form of a Sunbonnet Sue portable thread holder I did for Carole some time ago. (Just in case your husband/partners need something else to do after they have made you the thread holder!). Good Luck. Mike
Top and bottom bars are in softwood, and measure 34 inches.
Uprights are in hardwood and measure 24 inches
Thread spindles are in hardwood, each measuring 4 inches in length, and are 1/4 inch in diameter.
The uprights are spaced at 5 3/4 inch intervals.
The thread spindles are spaced 1 1/2 inches from each other. When drilling holes in the uprights for the spindles, they should be a snug fit, allowing you to lightly tap them part way through. Just before reaching half way point, wrap a small amount of wood glue around the centre point of each spindle next to the upright before tapping it into the half way through position. This will allow sufficient glue to be taken into the upright, and when dry, will secure each spindle.
A couple of discreet brackets on the top cross bar will secure it to the wall. I have put some close-ups of the frame to help all you guys out there.
Have also put a little teaser on in picture form of a Sunbonnet Sue portable thread holder I did for Carole some time ago. (Just in case your husband/partners need something else to do after they have made you the thread holder!). Good Luck. Mike
09-27-2010, 11:24 AM
#107
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 7,741
Thank you Mike for the instructions. And yes, that cute little sunbonnet sue is a teaser. A million ideas come to mind.
Carole and Mike, you two are great. Thank you again and again for posting your studio and the directions for the much loved and appreciated threads holder.
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Carole and Mike, you two are great. Thank you again and again for posting your studio and the directions for the much loved and appreciated threads holder.
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