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    Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 8:21am
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Hey guys Ive just been using a bobbin for doing my threadwork but looking to build something abit better what is everyone out there using?
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I will be keen to know what the chaps are using, I have a tensioner which is a rubber wheel with what looks like a spinning reel drag knob which tightens up, what are ya make Dave
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just doing my first build now steve a 120 gram acid rod .. depending on how it goes might make a few game rods after that.
 
any photos of your setup steve? does it keep the thread tension consistent?
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no pics mate sorry, yes it does a great job, so much so I was unable to move one of my eyes I released the tension nob and all ok.
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