Sunday, July 25, 2010

Episode 44: tool care


GoodBees Farms Kneedle wax and wood conditioner



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On/Off the needles:
U neck vest is moving along
SDJ cardi on the sleeve setting in sleeve video

vanilla sock - next sock Leyburn sock as seen on Yarn Harlot blog and I will try the square DPNS

What's next on the needles:
Thinking the creature confort cardi in madelinetosh worsted baltic

Tour de Fleece/Spinning update
Fiber: pigeonroof studios merino/bamboo/tussah silk blended roving spun semi-worsted
DVDs I've been watching: Gentle art of plying, Popular Wheel Mechanics, Drafting

Tools that last a lifetime:
quality not quantity

Sewing machine, brush lint, oiling of machine, replacing needles!!!, yearly servicing

Wheel: oil, oil, oil, cleaning WD40, condition leather parts, Kneedle wax from goodbees farm, wipe down

Needles/hooks: organize circ cords, check joins, wax finish wooden and bamboo tips, size inventory

looms :), wipe down, check markings on rigid heddles or oil moving parts for harness looms

Spindles: check wood finishes and metal according to manual

Scissors: sharpening and service, I clean and lube my shears frequently check the "action"

Swift and ball winders: cleaning lint and oil alittle on shaft and moving bits

Spider Webs:
Rigid heddle weaving

The urban homestead:
Eggs????

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