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Old 09-15-2011, 11:02 AM
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Does anyone know where I can get basswood spools...you know the spools that thread comes on. I've found ones made of hardwood, but I'd like to find spools made out of basswood...if they exist.
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Old 09-15-2011, 11:22 AM
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Not sure where to get basswood spools from but if you know someone with a lathe you could ask them to run a few off.
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Old 09-15-2011, 11:50 AM
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There's some on this page.
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Old 09-15-2011, 12:21 PM
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Googled them myself this morning, Nomad has the only link I found that was worthwhile. Started thinking about making my own, if I could just find my lathe........
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Old 09-15-2011, 01:24 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:11 PM
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Check with Larry Yudis at the Woodcraft Shop, Bettendorf IA. He usually has them.
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:13 PM
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yep. this is what always happens when a woodworker takes up sewing : he keeps his strong preferences for wood, even what kind he winds his thread on

ok, apparently it's up to me to ask - can you tell us what kind of project this is for ? if that wouldn't spoil a surprise, of course


ps - love your Short Grumpy Santa (listing 75934473 on etsy). his attitude reminds me of those ''been farmin' long?'' kids
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:17 PM
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Luscher, People carve faces on them. They are really neat. here is a link that shows some.
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:43 PM
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Gene has three sizes on his website... check it out at:

http://www.genewebbcarvings.com/shop...cts.asp?page=2
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:37 AM
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thanks for the link, Sean - he has a great set of golf ball faces !
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