 | An affordable price of
$49.99 |
| Yarn weights - the system will
handle most yarn weights. It will even work with certain ribbon
yarns. |
| The clamping system allows
the unit to be attached to a table, spinning wheel, loom, or other surface.
The Clamp
mounting hole is off-center which allows you to reverse the meter
position if there is interference on your table surface. The clamp can be removed and inserted into the other side to rotate
the yarn guide slot to the opposite side. The system is completely
flexible. It will fit table
thicknesses from 1/2" to 1-3/4" (it will even fit 2" thick
tables if you remove the vinyl feet from the bottom of the meter).
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| It utilizes a cost efficient meter that
measures lengths in feet as opposed to yards. The meter can be
removed for storage during transit and can be easily and
inexpensively replaced if necessary. Meter measures to 999 and then
continues from 000 again. The meter has a handy reset button. |
| An innovative wooden guide system
for guiding the yarn through the assembly. This design replaces the
traditional "curly Q" metal parts typically used on yarn equipment.
You simply slide the yarn down through the slot into the main hole. If the yarn happens to "find" the slot
while operating and
starts to pull out, simply remove the yarn and rotate the assembly 180°
and the problem disappears. We have carefully designed the posts to
provide the optimal number of directions that the yarn can enter and
exit without any interference. You can pull the yarn down, up, or
sideways as it exits the meter without any problems. All
holes are chamfered to prevent damage to your yarn. |
| An optional denim carry case
is available for users who want to travel with their meter. Because
many users will maintain their meter in a permanent location, we
have decided to reduce the cost of the meter by not making the case
standard.
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| Ribbon Yarn Handling - the
system significantly eliminates the ribbon yarn twisting problem
provided that the meter is used while knitting
(please note that we do not recommend that you rely on the yardage
measurement that is created when using the meter in this manner). It does this be
"capturing" the vast majority of yarn twist on the "yarn supply"
side of the meter assembly which results in a significant reduction
in the amount of yarn twist that occurs on the "knitter" side of the
meter assembly. |
| When packing up, both the
clamp and the meter are attached to the mounting dowel and tightened
and all of the parts are then secure and tight. |
| Measures 6" long by 2" wide
and 3-1/4" high. Clamp block is made of a non-marring plastic. Vinyl
mounting pads are mounted on the underside of the wooden base. |
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Tensioning - Ordinarily, if you
mount the meter above the yarn source, and if the yarn source has some
tension built in (such as a spinning wheel bobbin or a ball of yarn
sitting on the floor), then the yarn supply will create the necessary
tension to maintain a taut feed of yarn going into the meter which is
necessary to ensure that the drive wheel is engaged. On some lighter
weight yarns or where there is an inadequate amount of tension being
created at the yarn source, then the user can simply add tension by
taking the yarn feed in their hand prior to entering the meter assembly.
Pulling the yarn to the side of the yarn guide tower usually provides
adequate tension.
The picture along the right side of this page shows how the yarn is held in place inside the
meter by a bar which is raised and lowered by the lever on the right
side of the meter. (see our Yarn Tensioner if
you want more information on how we have solved any and all tensioning
problems)
Meter Location - The meter can
be located anywhere (higher, lower or even with the yarn source). The
same is true for the yarn destination (i.e. ball winder, niddy noddy,
etc.).
The unit is made from American Birch and/or
Maple hardwoods.
Optional denim case is made from
12-14
ounce denim.
- Pricing:
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- Meter Assy with Wooden Base complete, oil
finish
- $49.99 Retail
- Order a Meter (and optional case) here:
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Buy a Yarn Meter - $49.99
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- Optional Denim Case:
- $11.99 Retail
- Order a Case
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Spare Parts
- Table Clamp Assembly
- "L" Bolt, Clamp Block, wing
nut (limit of 1)
- Note: this is already included
with the meter assy. This unit is for anyone who needs to
replace a lost clamp assy.
$5.50
- Replacement Meter
(plastic meter only, not wooden base or clamp)
$19.00
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Note: this meter is used in the fishing industry to
measure fishing line. It has been produced in high volume for years.
Because it is used by fishermen, it can be lightly rinsed out to remove yarn
fuzz with no damage to the meter. We modify the meter slightly to better accommodate yarn.
Do not use meters available in sporting goods stores since they will
not have been modified for yarn use.
Availability
Available through shops and catalogs nationwide plus online at Nancy's Knit
Knacks.
"The only other meters on the market are
expensive models costing between $85 and $145. Some do not even come
with an easy to use mounting system. These meters do not generally
handle ribbon yarn."
"Our system is sturdy (like all of our
products) and can handle most yarn weights. We
have carefully designed and/or selected all of the components to work well and for a
long time."
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