I have a Sidewinder with power cord that I got at a thrift store.
I put it on a pile of books to wind off a cone spool and used a thread stand beside the pile of books.
I have a note with it that you can adjust the tension.
https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Produc...d_i=B004AGX2HI
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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