I've always wondered why it's so hard to put into words, what you can see so clearly in you mind?!?
Here goes: With the tensioner to the left of center, the post in the center and the thread spool post on the right. Put the thread spool on the right post, with the thread coming off the top, towards the left. Bring the thread forward and around the center post, looping it to the right side of the tensioner, around the back of the tensioner, and down it's left side, straight forward towards you, to wrap around the rod blank. (Gawd ... that sounds convoluted!!) Adjust the tension so you get a smooth pull on the thread... not too tight, not too loose. Sure makes wrapping a breeze!
Wait a minute. I just re read your post ... the tensioner isn't attached to anything? Did you just get a replacement one? It should be attached to a board, that's attached to the table .... hmmmm
Last edited by Betty Hiner; 06-06-2008 at 10:54 PM.
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