Thread spool orientation
#1
Several times the orientation of the thread spool has been mentioned, here on the Board and elsewhere. Some say the spool is designed to be on its side, others upright. How do you know which is which? My machine offers both positions so I don't believe orientation is dependent upon the machine type. And, when I look at a spool, it doesn't indicate orientation. So, what's the secret? And, why is orientation important? Thanks.
#3
Originally Posted by mytwopals
Some threads will twist and get caught in the various threading positions and eventually break, if not oriented correctly. It is especially important with specialty threads, like invisible and metallic threads.
#4
Originally Posted by QBeth
Originally Posted by mytwopals
Some threads will twist and get caught in the various threading positions and eventually break, if not oriented correctly. It is especially important with specialty threads, like invisible and metallic threads.
I found some photos so I hope they help explain this too.
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Example of a spool that needs to be upright
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Example of a spool that needs to be sideways or on a cone thread holder
[ATTACH=CONFIG]104189[/ATTACH]
#5
Originally Posted by Ripped on Scotch
Originally Posted by QBeth
Originally Posted by mytwopals
Some threads will twist and get caught in the various threading positions and eventually break, if not oriented correctly. It is especially important with specialty threads, like invisible and metallic threads.
I found some photos so I hope they help explain this too.
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#8
Originally Posted by erstan947
Just when I think I know it ALL (ha!) I learn something new. The more I learn the more I know that I don't know much! Thanks for the question.
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