From video it appears there is a length of wire left between the loop and the last bead. Is it possible for this tool to form the loop close to bead
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Yes, it is possible. But if you are using glass beads, I would not get the bead too close, it will break it. As long as the bead isn't too large. I had a small glass bead break when I got to close to the "looping" part of the tool. I am still learning with it though.
1322965
Yes, but you should record the 1-bar loop and push the end loop record button for the length of the longest loop. Easy. Other way is to record first the 8-bar loop........ You just got figure it out your way round....
2270737
Yes, there is a wire with a loop at the end. I had to attach a hook to my line to hand it.
1426553
don't see how, it's a few millimeters past the end of the connectors. You can always cut it (with flush trim cutters) and then pull it back a few millimeters. I think you'd still get the twist maintained way closer to the pins (on the back end) than doing it conventionally
2237320
Here is a website that really gets into length of the wire for cheese cutters; see if this helps in your quest. I will measure the wire I have and respond further on the weekend: http://www.cheeseslicing.com/site/681068/page/2640037
1956802
The opening is 16" long inside the loop.The detachable length is 3" from the center of the ring to end of find loop string.hope this helps.Alteken
365643
It is really hard to find sometimes. Rather than at the bottom in a pre-cut slit like other spools, the end of this thread is tucked into the spun thread. If you look around the outside of the spool, you should see one thread that is at a bit of an angle and "disappears" behind other threads. Take a pair of tweezers and pull out this one thread. That should be your end.
392408
I can tell you that with the guts still in the paracord it's a super tight fit, if not nearly an impossible fit. So, while I haven't tried it, you should be okay. When in doubt, I'd knot the end before going into the loop and you'll be fine.
1817129
its easy until you get to the loop at the top --in other words picture you put the spool on the top you go down one side and up the other the metal looper that comes out of the top should come out a little more so you can attach the thread there---I always have to use tweezers to get the thread in.....after that it is easy. its good you asked this question because it is a good little machine and this is the only part that annoys me about it....I wonder what others have to say!!
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Hi. I made the baby blanket and also found the weaving tool too short. I made a homemade tool from a wire hanger. A thinner-wired hanger is easier to work with. With cutters I snipped the upper arm of the hanger about an inch from the bend. That will be the hook end. The other side I cut a few inches farther up the other upper arm. You bend that part into a handle. Throw the hanger section away. Shape the hook end with pliers. I had to file the cut end to smooth it down. Shape the handle with pliers making it comfortable for you to turn the hook flat to pass through the warp yarn, then to turn it up to go between the pegs to pick up the weft yarn. That's up to you. I wrapped the handle with tape to cushion it a bit. Hope this helps. I can send you pictures of the blanket but I can't figure out how to do it.
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I just got my Beadsmith 1-Step BIG Looper - it makes an eye 3mm inside diameter. Took me a few head pins before I got the feel of the device. I don't have full use of my left hand because of a stroke, but I was able use it. The other Beadsmith 1-Step Looper makes a loop approximately1.4 or 1.5 ID. I THINK I'm going to order that one also, I'm not sure which model this one is, so just make certain before you order. I think this one makes the small loops.
1141337
I have not tried a wire that size yet. Common since tells me that if the wire will fit between the rollers and into the pilot hole, it will cut it. I have paid for mine about 800 times already and it is not a year old yet. Silll using the same blade. Great tool!!! Keith
596669
Sorry. I haven't made the blanket. I would think you could make the strand of yarn you are weaving with longer to compensate for the tool's lack of length
2214911
I'm not sure- I havent tried it on any man made beads and not sure what would work- a Dremel? possibly?
689643
Yes. The end of the point of the pin sets nicely in between two looped wires.
1095969
Gary im sure there might be one as an option to buy, but my kit did not come with one, i just got the tool and the seller threw in a few extra cutting bits, thanks for your question tho, id research that a little more, im sure worse case scenario you could make a collar out of like pvc an attached it to the machine to allow you to guide it around a circle, maybe a rod to the center point (middle) or a string on a nail/screw and it would work sort of like a compass
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Well, yes and no. You cannot cut the wire to shorten the length of mesh. However, we detached the yellow wiring from its mesh, reworked it to make the loops shorter and closer together to fit inside the mesh dimensions, and then installed it that way. It worked out fine. So if you take the time to reshape/retape the wire, you would be able to shorten the mesh sheet. Please be sure to have the right type of tape for reattaching the wire to the mesh.