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Step 2Build the machine base
The machine is required to combine the cotton thread and wires into the final conductive thread.
The 1/4 are screwed together at the ends into the basic C shape as shown in the first picture. The shape of this is not critical but this configuration works for me.
On one of the upright sections you will need to add 8 pegs for the spools of wire to hang on. This was done by measuring 1 inch spaces and drilling a 1/8 inch pilot hole. The upright hangers are 5/8 brass dowel but still coat hanger will work as well. These were cut at 2 inch lengths and tapped in with a hammer. 8 washers are needed for a bearing surface and these hang one on each peg next to the wood.
The top center hanger is for the thread and is just a 3 inch wood screw with a fender washer for bearing surface.
The 1/4 are screwed together at the ends into the basic C shape as shown in the first picture. The shape of this is not critical but this configuration works for me.
On one of the upright sections you will need to add 8 pegs for the spools of wire to hang on. This was done by measuring 1 inch spaces and drilling a 1/8 inch pilot hole. The upright hangers are 5/8 brass dowel but still coat hanger will work as well. These were cut at 2 inch lengths and tapped in with a hammer. 8 washers are needed for a bearing surface and these hang one on each peg next to the wood.
The top center hanger is for the thread and is just a 3 inch wood screw with a fender washer for bearing surface.
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