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Remember the bobbin winder you may have received,
along with one or two wooden bobbins, with the machine
you won on eBay? Many of us quickly discovered that
one or two bobbins are just not enough!
If you have been having problems with smooth feeding of
the yarn to the needles, a properly wound wooden
bobbin* is (IMHO) the best alternative to buying an
electric cone winder and cardboard cones. AND it was
the authentic method in use during the earlier time that the
sock machines were sold.
So I have contracted with a woodturning friend to make
new ones! The latest batch is made from cherry, walnut,
and two kinds of mahogany. The bases are made from
cherry. At right are sample bobbins. Aren't they pretty?!?
There are two types of bobbins: One type has holes
drilled to fit the common winders of most machines
(approximately 3/8 inch), and the other is for Gearharts
and others with holes of approximately 3/16 inch.
Please ask any questions you may have or order through
the 'Contact Me' page, and I will get back to you with the
total price. The bobbins I send you will be a random
selection of the woods used, and the next batch of woods
may be totally different. As with everything else, prices
will probably increase with each new batch.
*Scroll down the page for instructions on winding a
bobbin.
along with one or two wooden bobbins, with the machine
you won on eBay? Many of us quickly discovered that
one or two bobbins are just not enough!
If you have been having problems with smooth feeding of
the yarn to the needles, a properly wound wooden
bobbin* is (IMHO) the best alternative to buying an
electric cone winder and cardboard cones. AND it was
the authentic method in use during the earlier time that the
sock machines were sold.
So I have contracted with a woodturning friend to make
new ones! The latest batch is made from cherry, walnut,
and two kinds of mahogany. The bases are made from
cherry. At right are sample bobbins. Aren't they pretty?!?
There are two types of bobbins: One type has holes
drilled to fit the common winders of most machines
(approximately 3/8 inch), and the other is for Gearharts
and others with holes of approximately 3/16 inch.
Please ask any questions you may have or order through
the 'Contact Me' page, and I will get back to you with the
total price. The bobbins I send you will be a random
selection of the woods used, and the next batch of woods
may be totally different. As with everything else, prices
will probably increase with each new batch.
*Scroll down the page for instructions on winding a
bobbin.
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| Wooden Bobbins |
| Current Prices for Bobbins (as of 07/2008) |
One bobbin $ 14.00 + shipping
Order four or more at $13.00 each, for a $1.00 saving per bobbin
Shipping within the US will be USPS Priority, and will be calculated according to your location
(domestic or foreign). There are no shipping/handling fees.
Order four or more at $13.00 each, for a $1.00 saving per bobbin
Shipping within the US will be USPS Priority, and will be calculated according to your location
(domestic or foreign). There are no shipping/handling fees.
The two photos below are of a typical antique
winder that came with many of the old machines.
winder that came with many of the old machines.
The photos below are of a Gearhart winder. Note
the smaller spindle.
the smaller spindle.
To download instructions for winding a bobbin, click here: Bobbin Winding Instructions