FAQ'S

Answer;

Firstly, the cord is merely to have my armrest available for use at all times. It is so useful, once you get used to, it does take perseverance and practice, that it is best to have it to hand at all times. I use it, as you will have seen on my DVD, for things other than chasing threads.

To use it successfully tuck the handle end under your arm pit, and place the rest on your tool rest. Lock your chaser on the end by gripping it between your thumb on top and your index or second finger under the tool rest and at the end of the armrest. By locking it thus properly the chaser should then be fixed, and not move, on your armrest. Most students who come to me have a problem with their right hand, which always wants to control the tool and move the chaser gradually nearer the item being chased. Once the thread is “struck”, that is started, most success is obtained by pulling backwards on the armrest with the finger at its end to ensure the chaser engages and follows the thread. The worst thing you can do is watch carefully and move the chaser with your right hand at a speed which is almost inevitably the wrong one, resulting in threads being damaged or destroyed.

I am sure this is all shown on my DVD, but most importantly “beware your right hand”.

Question;

Over recent times I have been mastering thread chasing with the excellent help of "Screwples" DVD and "All Screwed Up" book. I have been reasonably successful with Male threads and less so with female threads when I use the armrest. I notice in your book and DVD that you have the armrest secured over your shoulder with a thong.

Question;; Is the thong on the armrest an aid in control of it or is it simply so you don't loose it when it is not in use??

If the answer is the former can you give me some clues on the arrangement of its setup or point me to a reference that I can look at.

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