Ok, I've figured out the motion, now to make a machine. It actually looks alot simpler then I thought it would.
Ok, I've figured out the motion, now to make a machine. It actually looks alot simpler then I thought it would.
One of the advantages of Amsteel is that it does not twist.
Three-strand twisted rope is..well....twisted in its making. Will Amsteel suffer in any manner from being twisted?
We built rope making machines in Boy Scouts, albeit not as sophisticated as these. As I recall, it was best to have many hands to tend the rope as it created itself. Got hands?
Just being pessimistic I guess.
Jim
I'm gonna try and make some arms that will rotate and hold it. Waste of time, probably.
I saw a machine similar to what you describe- a specialty merchant was using it at one of my history group major gatherings (pennsic war, for those of you that grok) to custom make multicolored cords for hanging flags/banners/etc - it has been too many years, but I recall it held at least 6 spools in three colors and a hand crank produced a fascinating circular/interwoven motion of the spikes holding the spools of cording. Wish I could remember what she told me it was called...
the machine was an actual construct from the early part of 20th century (?) perhaps something could be found by searching Amish-style artifacts?
not a lot of help, I realize, but there is something out there that resembles what you asked for - just keep looking! KM
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