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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: WiebeLC on August 14, 2013, 02:35:49 PM

Title: Wooden whatsit
Post by: WiebeLC on August 14, 2013, 02:35:49 PM

This was found in one of the sheds at work. It appears that it could be some kind of winding apparatus although I don't know what for.

Title: Re: Wooden whatsit
Post by: mvwcnews on August 14, 2013, 03:47:27 PM

Possibly a yarn winder or "swift"? ( http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_sort_of_antique_textile_item_is_a_yarn_swift )

Title: Re: Wooden whatsit
Post by: Billman49 on August 15, 2013, 02:05:32 PM

Used with (although also sometimes called) a Niddy Noddy