something. I saw a thread device on OPW for about 25 dollars...ugh. should I keep looking??? Make my own or what????

Emily I have 2 of the heavy metal bottom thread stands & only gave around $5.00 ea. 1 bought n Mi. the other n Al. Never had any problems with either tipping over & I use with all spools the small, med, lrg mini king & the King kones. *4U

You can buy the threadstands with the heavy metal base for a resonable price if you shop around. Just one suggestion tho...get a clamp and clamp it to the edge of your table. Even with the heavy metal base they will tip over and usually at the worst possible time. A tipped threadstand can ruin your project in a hurry. JMHO.

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by emily16838 08 Nov 2008

Thanks for the clamp hint

Until you get your thread stand ...use one of the drink mugs with lid like the ones you get when you're in the hospital....just put cone in mug, thread throught hole and replace lid. Works every time.

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by emily16838 08 Nov 2008

I love that idea

I need one also.

I got a thread stand at my dealer, I think it was only about $6 or so? Very heavy metal bottom, then a metal rod with a hook in it that holds the thread as it goes to your machine. I use it for all my thread, not just the big spools, because it lets the thread unwind & relax, get fewer problems that way. I sure wouldn't spend $25 for one, though! Best of luck, Marji

Yes I did the reg price was $6.49 it was on sale for $4.54 w/ tax pd $4.79
http://www.joann.com/joann/search...;_requestid=934806
if you have probs with link type in the search
CONE THREAD HOLDER

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by emily16838 08 Nov 2008

Thank you so much

well misscahrlie got hers at joanns for 4.95 i need one also

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by emily16838 08 Nov 2008

Mary moore I got one a Jo Ann's for 4bucks with a coupon. Perfect