Hello Alex,
I thought your description seemed familiar. I've got an identical bobbin and i
can't remember where I got it, or when. The hole in the bottom is tapered, and
like your is quite seep. Must go now - lace class awaits.
Liz Pass
in Poole, Dorset.
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Hi Arachnids
Thank you for your response. I gave the original email the name Valenciennes
bobbin as I was told this at one time, but not being sure I sent the
question. I have had a definite response that is is a Bayeux bobbin and a
suggestion that it might be from the Arras area France
If the wood has not been seasoned sufficiently, -and this can take a while
for large chunks of wood-, or has a knot or similar in it, then it will
probably bend.
Agnes Boddington - windy and wet East Yorkshire
Hi Alex
While I cannot provide any insight into the bobbin, I was intrigued to
notice
Alex,
I think this is a Bayeux bobbin with a hole from the way it was held in the
lathe for turning.
Jill,
The bend is the result of the wood not having been completed aged before
being turned. The wood warps as it completes drying out.
Nancy
Connecticut, USA
On Mar 15, 2018 07:22, "Alex
Thanks Clay. That makes sense and explains why it is only some of my
bobbins.
Jill
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When bobbins are turned on wood or bone that has not been cured (ie., allowed
to dry completely), the drying process continues and warping can result.
That’s because unless a bobbin comes from dead center of a branch, there will
be more concentric rings on one side than the other.
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Hi Alex
While I cannot provide any insight into the bobbin, I was intrigued to
notice that it appears to have a slight bend in it. I have quite a few
bobbins (both bone and wood) that exhibit the same phenomenon. I have
been unable to explain why this is. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Hi Arachnids
Re: Bobbin. Thank you for your replies. I saw the digest on my list and then
it disappeared so I only have your answers sent to me personally. As several
have asked for photos I have sent individually and posted a couple on my
website www.alexstillwell.wordpress.com under the BLOG
