How well does this handle thick yarns? What is the most it can handle?
581148
It handles thick yarn great! The most I've put on is a 7 oz skein of regular yarn. Sometimes I get the whole thing on, sometimes I split it into two balls. I love this machine!
1454415
It depends on the gauge of the loom. This particular loom handles 1 strand of worsted just fine.
140688
I have not used it for that, however it is very thick and substantial unlike a lot of blankets at that price point. I think if you keep it fairly clean it should hold up well. Hope that helps.
1642678
It is strong and will now bow for most tool applications. It is tough stuff, so milling is challenging. Templates are helpful.
1722804
I've used lead core and it handled it just fine. Anything else is i.e. mono, braid, other should be fine.
1680595
Use the thick yarn or double the other normal yarn. I love making scarfs and hats&#128512;
900136
I found the best yarns to use for a tighter stitch are bulky yarns. The gauge on these looms is bigger then a regular gauge loom. You can also use two strands of worsted weight yarn at a time to make a thicker stitch or different stitch techniques to make a tighter stitch with worsted weight yarns.
984592
I haven't tried it personally, but I believe this machine is plenty strong enough to handle quilting. It has a few quilt-specific stitches, but depending on the results you're looking for, it may not have all the quilting stitches that you'd get on a higher-end or quilt-specific machine.
1410002
Yes, I have used it for many projects, and it seems to be holding up. (I make paracord items and also bracelets) Hope that helps.
496258
I have not used it extensively yet, since I bought it, but I can tell you it is very sturdy and well-built. it seems like it could handle a lot. It grips very tightly.
627043
I have thick, curly hair and it works fine :) I would imagine any texture should work fine. Just be sure it's brushed really well, no snarls or tangles and do small sections at a time, like maybe about an inch wide when flattened and you should be fine. If you try to do too much at a time it does pull on the hair.
31295
Nicole , this is a super bulky size 6 , yarn measures 1/4 across , hope this helps
2023778
Do you use a swift? I have never had a tight result; but then again I use the yarn from the outside of the ball of yarn. To me pulling from the inside causes the yarn to be roughed up.
2154295
Yes! I bought it for my teenage Grandaughter who,knowing she was getting one,bought heavy weight yarn to knit a scarf.Trial and error proved you have to allow space for yarn thickness by skipping prongs.After that,it worked out just fine. I hope this answered your question&helped you decide if you want to order one or not.I may get one for myself soon.This particular one is well made.
606100
I think I would be cautious. I have had a bit of trouble with them coming apart, thankfully nothing serious. The instructions for assembly were pretty vague. I'm sure there are better storage solutions for your yarn than these.
1337231
Sorry, don't know. I've been using it with MiniCraft jigsaw on gourds and works well on even thicker ones.
1818908
Way more than strong enough. The problem I had was that they shorted me something like 8 inches so I couldn't use it for my application. Keep in mind that it will stretch when stressed. I used it to pull 250 lbs and at 25 feet it stretched several inches. For a couple of feet and with multiple strands stretching won't be an issue.