The other thread made me think of this…and it was hi-jacked enough:p
Some folks in making their dubbing brush platforms use a spring loaded hook on one end…to keep the twist even.
I don’t really see the need …can someone explain it to me?
I may need a lot of detail…I’m really dense.
Oh, did I say I like dubbing brushes and talking about them.:rolleyes::rolleyes:
My thought is:
As the wire twists its length decreases. The spring keeps tension on the wire while having enough give so the wire does not over twist in one location and break.
I think this would have more impact if you are making dubbing brushes with a device that has a fixed anchor point AND a fixed crank. The spring would go on one point ultimately making an automatic adjustment while the brush is being twisted.
He’s got it. I use a small fairly stiff spring on mine so as not to break the wire while twisting.
Steve
I guess that’s the reasoning…but…I use a fixed point at both ends and most of the time choose to twist till the wire breaks…it invariably breaks at the distal fixed end just where it’s desirable.
I can see where the twist could be a little tighter at the proximal end …where the twist first begins…but it sure doesn’t seem to make a difference and doesn’t seem to break there.
It’s just personal preference. Some people like to make things simple, some more complicated. If you find you don’t need it, don’t worry about it.