Using a serving Machine. ( Syren Serv o matic)

[DaveBaxt]

When serving shrouds, especially the forward one where it  is quite long I am finding eventually the length of serving between the bobin and my left hand ( guiding hand) the thread becomes tangled due to twisting . I have tried the bobbin in both positions ( where the thread comes off the top  and off  bottom) I am also feeding the siezing onto the top of the shroud so I can see what is happening. I have tried removing the bobbin of thread and turning it clockwise and anticlockwise but I am unsure if I am unwinding the thread in the correct direction. Hope this makes sense

[Chuck]

You may just be holding the thread too tightly as you serve.  Just guide it onto the rope.   I have never seen this happen to anyone before. Its definitely in your technique or the thread you are using to serve with.

[DaveBaxt]

Thanks Chuck. I have a feeling it might be something to do with that. I will try again without too much pressure and see if this helps. If not perhaps I could try a different type of serving thread and see if this helps. Best regards Dave

[DaveBaxt]

I would just like to add that I have sorted out this problem and it was nothing to do with the machine. I have been allowing too much line between my hand and the bobbin of thread and allowing it to twist into loops and eventually getting into a tangle. I have since mastered how to use it and quite pleased with the results. keeping the length of line fairly short prevents the above happening so happy days. I just thought I would let Chuck know this. Thank you . Best regards Dave

[Maury S]

see post#244 for use of Serv-o-Matic:   https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28039-emma-c-berry-by-maury-s-148-scale-pof-rigged-as-schooner/page/9/#comment-974182