Well, since I skeined up a bunch of 2 ply rayon that I dyed I knew I wanted to wind it back up on a couple of cones that I had left over. I sure did not want to do this manually and thought I must have some random pieces of hardware that I can make a cone holder.  A piece of quarter inch threaded rod, a piece of metal strap, a couple of hex nuts and a flat washer and a wingnut was all it took. It fits in the battery drill and works as well as my bent wire paper tube holder did.

Comments

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 01:28

TheLoominary (not verified)

Ah, Simple, but effective, got to love it! Nice. Frank.

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 04:36

sarahnopp (not verified)

I bought an antique bobbin/pirn winder, but I prefer my electric drill! I may have to borrow your idea if I ever get around to rewinding onto cones. Thanks for the great photos.

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 11:28

r1mein54 (not verified)

You`re welcome Sarah.

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 11:30

r1mein54 (not verified)

And thanks for the approval Frank, simple was the best way to go as I was trying to get it done quickly and not engineer something elaborate.

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 21:43

ReedGuy

Very nifty idea. It's actually a similar concept to a string box that uses cones of cotton, 5000 meters long. Only they use a rubber washer on the big end and the cone is slipped on. In the string box the cone is stationary, so it does not have to be secured onto the metal rod. Of course when spining is involved it must be secured, no way around that.

Good idea, thanks for taking the time to share your idea. :)

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 12:26

loomyladi (not verified)

I use a small battery powered screwdrive with a long screwdriver bit to wind my bobbins.  With some bobbins I need to put a little tape around the bit but otherwise it works great.

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 01:04

theresasc

I always have used a cordless drill to wind bobbins and pirns.  Never thought to use it for cones.  Thanks for the idea and great photos.