Originally Posted by joeyoz
I use the metal thread stand. It has a tall metal rod with a hook thingy on top that lets your thread guide smoothly. I use it for all my thread.
I have one of those, but haven't really gotten into using it. How do you get the little metal rod in the center to stay put? I keep thinking that it should screw in. I will give it another try using the guide at the top to run the thread through. Is yours made of cast iron on the bottom?