Wooden Spools
12-06-2010, 05:48 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
DH turns them down on the lathe so they hold more thread. I don't let him do it to the real collectible ones though.
12-06-2010, 06:50 AM
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I made a large spool shelf. I used threaded metal rods. Put the spools over the rods. Then a 1 inch plank which had 4 holes drilled in it, all at equal distance from the edge. I had four shelves. It was over 5 foot high. I used it for plants. The spools have to be the same size on each rod, at the same level to keep it balanced. Different sizes can be used. To keep it all tight, it has a nut screwed to the top and bottom The top and bottom spool was drilled with a larger hole to cover the nuts.
12-06-2010, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sak658
I was wondering if anyone has wooden spools that they want to get rid of. I collect them and have been looking for some. I just love them. Thanks so much ... Thought I would ask. Happy Holidays to all.
12-06-2010, 08:15 AM
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12-06-2010, 12:27 PM
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I lost my Mom 18 years ago, when I was only 29 years old. One of the biggest regrets I have had is I never had the desire to learn to sew or anything while she was alive. A couple of years ago my Dad made me a beautiful wood stand for my fish aquarium. My step Mom knew that there was some wooden spools in a trunk that my Dad has of his and my Moms stuff, so when my dad got ready to put handles on my aquarium she got out the wooden spools and gave them to my dad to use for the handles. This was such a special touch on this. Everytime I look at my stand I know I got a very special gift from my Dad, Stepmom and my mama.
12-06-2010, 01:30 PM
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I just found 20 different sizes, different shapes, some very old. Will mail as soon as I can.
Originally Posted by Rettie V.Grama
Second thought. I'm sure I have some. Send me your name and address and will send them when I unpack. Will you pay postage?
Originally Posted by Rettie V.Grama
I may have some. Will know after I move. Will keep your message.
Originally Posted by sak658
I was wondering if anyone has wooden spools that they want to get rid of. I collect them and have been looking for some. I just love them. Thanks so much ... Thought I would ask. Happy Holidays to all.
12-06-2010, 06:45 PM
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My dad made a small table out of the spools when he and my mom were first married. He glued or placed them on a small dowl or both for legs, then put the top and another shelf in there. He then stained it dark. We had that around for many years! I have to wonder what happened to it. I've not seen it (mom passed 4 years ago). Hmmmm....will have to ask the sisters.
12-06-2010, 07:21 PM
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I hate to tell you ladies, but they really have no value at all in the antique or collectible market. They are worth whatever you can get for them on eBay or at a yard sale, that's all. The ones with silk buttonhole twist on them are worth more, only because the thread is not made any longer and it is great for embellishing, but it is the thread, not the spool that is sought after. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectib...ead-spools.htm
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