Installing Irish linen

[JTB51]

Why does the linen get twisted? I’ve tried different ways and the only thing that I can think of is that I hold the linen too tight.please advise.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Why does the linen get twisted? I’ve tried different ways and the only thing that I can think of is that I hold the linen too tight.please advise.

It gets twisted for at least three reasons.

First, because of how it is coming off the spool.

Second, possibly because of how it was put on the spool.

Finally, twisting is part of the manufacturing, so it is always present.

 

[TheBasics]

JTB51, Howdy;

This was asked a few years ago;

Linen wrap question ...

Linen thread will twist badly as it comes off the spool in the vertical position. That is why I have it in a holder that keeps the roll horizontal and it feeds off as it unrolls. As I get to the end of the wrap it starts getting very twisted before it gets to my hand. If I release the tension it...

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As one that likes to tye a knot every once in awhile I learned a long time
ago that all manners of cordage have special requirements to remove them
from from spools or just large coils.
Have fun.

hank

 

[measureman]

Just a thought but how do production companies say in Asia that crank out cues by the 1000's or more a month manage to wrap that many cues that come out just fine?

 

[Michael Webb]

Just a thought but how do production companies say in Asia that crank out cues by the 1000's or more a month manage to wrap that many cues that come out just fine?

Because they are smarter than the material they're working with.
Sorry. Couldn't resist. Hahahaha

 

[JoeyInCali]

Just a thought but how do production companies say in Asia that crank out cues by the 1000's or more a month manage to wrap that many cues that come out just fine?

Power feed on the lathe.
The spool is placed in a holder with bearings

 

[Michael Webb]

It gets twisted for at least three reasons.

First, because of how it is coming off the spool.

Second, possibly because of how it was put on the spool.

Finally, twisting is part of the manufacturing, so it is always present.

Great answers.
Even though when the strands are wound together under pretty consistent tension, it unfortunately can still vary.

 

[TheBasics]

Howdy All;

Here's a YT about how fishing rod builders do it;

Just thought I'd toss that out there, do with it what you please.

hank

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Great answers.
Even though when the strands are wound together under pretty consistent tension, it unfortunately can still vary.

Thanks.

I didn't go into the detail, but because it is wound, tensioning devices tend to unwind it due to pressure. This causes twists between the spool and the tensioner.

 

[Michael Webb]

Thanks.

I didn't go into the detail, but because it is wound, tensioning devices tend to unwind it due to pressure. This causes twists between the spool and the tensioner.

I have a textile background in winding, spooling and weaving from when I was a kid which sought of gives me an unfair advantage but seriously. You have great answers. Spot on logic.
Thank you

 

[DeeDeeCues]

I have a textile background in winding, spooling and weaving from when I was a kid which sought of gives me an unfair advantage but seriously. You have great answers. Spot on logic.
Thank you

Thank you, sir!