carefull could be a stupid question

[cody1382]

i was wondering why most power wrappers have several thread spools?
i can only c vids where they wrab just using a singlr piece of thread .
is there much of an advantge of having several thread holders?
i would also like to turn my own handles what rod lathe would u suggest for this?

[finga]

i was wondering why most power wrappers have several thread spools?
Saves changing thread reels on spools all the time when your wrapping different colours.
i can only c vids where they wrab just using a singlr piece of thread .
Yep, your right :)
is there much of an advantge of having several thread holders?
Time saving and also lesser risk of putting a wrong colour on or in the bind.
i would also like to turn my own handles what rod lathe would u suggest for this?
What sort of handles??
Wood, EVA etc
If it's EVA or similar Ross has some lathes on special. http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=142607

[cody1382]

mostly cork but evas a maybe
i plan on hand wrappn a few first
i love cork butts
could be a while yet im still doin some reasearch
is alps a good brand?
still what with the multi thread holders?
thanks for the reply

[Mark Fisher]

Cody

If your looking for a cheap but effective lathe that does cork, EVA and wood, look at a GMC. They cost about $100 or a little more. I've had mine now for about 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat. When it dies I'll probably just get another one the same. Beats paying heaps of money for something that does the same job.

Mark

[finga]

Cody

If your looking for a cheap but effective lathe that does cork, EVA and wood, look at a GMC. They cost about $100 or a little more. I've had mine now for about 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat. When it dies I'll probably just get another one the same. Beats paying heaps of money for something that does the same job.

Mark
What sort of chuck does yours have Mark?
I thought the GMC's only had a drive centre and not capable of having a chuck in them.
Or how do you hold the grip?
I have a similar lathe to the GMC in the loft under the house but never really had a good gander at it. Maybe I should go and have a sticky beak at it?

I might have wasted a couple of grand on the woodlathe by the sounds. Oh well :(


UPDATE.....The lathe in the roof does have a thread...about 3/4 by the looks under the drive centre. Well there ya go hey...

[dog tooth]

the gmc lathes come with a drive center and a faceplate
a self centering 3 jaw chuck can be mounted on it or
i screw a bit of wood on it then turn the wood so there is a hole which can fit a ginble then put masaking tape on the gimble and superglue it in the wood
when you are finished the marsking tape will rip out

cheers
ivan

[cody1382]

sounds like a better option ive got heaps of gmc crap from jigsaws to dropsaw
i dont use it every day but its all been pretty reliable so far