That sounds like a fun project. My friends mom had one growing up. I remember being mystified by her working of the numerous pedals while sliding the bobbin back and forth. With the constant rhythm, It seemed more akin to playing an instrument than weaving, something that took a real master to make look easy. I liked spinning wool.
I love spinning more than weaving. But if you're going to weave you need to spin. This is just one of my many wheels. I knocked the drive band off this one and didn't realize until after I took the picture LOL
I am using the original pump, but I use a cycle timer ...1 minute on, 4 off, and that keeps me in the mid 70's. I also changed the sprayers to some much better ones, and I use diluted pool shock to keep the nasties away. It took me a while to get the process down, but with the help of @Aeroknow I finally got it. Usually have strong roots in 7-10 days, depending on the strain. But yes, temp is important for certain!!
Cycle timer here too and pool shock when it starts getting warmer. I don't use it in the winter.
I considered getting a combo unit to save some space in my small shop. But knowing my forgetful self I would spend the day switching back and fourth between machines. Do you have an older Japanese unit, or a European model?
American, it's really old and HEAVY. Cast iron bed. Got it when my dad passed away, he had it when I was young.
American cast iron, that's the good stuff. You can still get an american made jointer for about 10k. I read that a quality piece of cast is aged for ten years before it's final machining. Although my cheap little delta 6" is no where near close to flat on either the bed or the fence, it doesnt seem to effect the performance much, if any at all.
I need to check the fence on it, it has a pin to stop it at 90 degrees but I'll throw a square on it to be sure. I was surprised the deck still moved freely to adjust depth. I am definitely not a cabinet maker though...lol. I'm making supports for the filler strips on my cabinets.
Can you post a pic of bit you used to make that bead . You can pm me if you don’t want to high jack the thread .
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