needle tension device was on coils first!

**slicksteel** · 04-28-2011, 09:42 PM

hmm i remember seeing this a few years ago year ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifZYL5Vqf9Q&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb0xT..._order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifZYL..._order&list=UL

***Alie K*** · 04-28-2011, 11:35 PM

The second video was much easier to watch than the other two. Really interesting. I want to know what that thing that looks like a 'personal mini massager' on the back spring shelf is!

**fkirons** · 04-28-2011, 11:50 PM

I saw an even older machine with tensioner about 10 years ago. Nothing new about it, its just a matter who can make it smaller with the least amount of parts and easier to be operated.
The benefits of being an artists and builder...not just a builder.

**Zophod12** · 04-30-2011, 01:44 PM

Time machine used to sell this crazy looking Rubber band replacement that looked to be made out of a needle bar. They may still have it I think it was only a couple bucks

**peter clements** · 04-30-2011, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Zophod12

Time machine used to sell this crazy looking Rubber band replacement that looked to be made out of a needle bar. They may still have it I think it was only a couple bucks

I remember that, looked like a paper clip. Kev Heath ,who at the time fronted Time Machine Europe told me they were crap.

**slicksteel** · 04-30-2011, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by fkirons

I saw an even older machine with tensioner about 10 years ago. Nothing new about it, its just a matter who can make it smaller with the least amount of parts and easier to be operated.
The benefits of being an artists and builder...not just a builder.

they do look a bit bulky overengineered most likely by a builder only.