
INSTRUCTION BOOK - ON - RING SPINNING - BY - FRANCIS L. LINCOLN.
WARREN, MASS. HERALD PRINTING COMPANY. 1885.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, By FRANCIS L. LINCOLN, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Instruction Book.
A seasoned spinner has gathered decades of hands‑on knowledge into a concise manual that walks mill workers through the everyday decisions that shape yarn quality. The opening chapters stress the importance of knowing your crew and establishing a cooperative rhythm before any machine is touched. Clear, no‑frills language makes the material approachable for both newcomers and seasoned foremen.
The heart of the guide details the mechanics of draughts, twists, travelers, and bobbin packing, offering step‑by‑step checks that keep yarn running straight and tight. Subsequent sections explain how to maintain thread guides, spindles, and rings, and provide practical formulas for calculating twist per inch and appropriate gear ratios. Readers also find advice on handling long‑staple cotton, colored roving, and minimizing waste at every stage.
Beyond the technical diagrams, the book emphasizes small habits—regular cleaning, timely replacement of travelers, and vigilant observation—that translate into smoother production and lower costs. Its pragmatic tone turns complex mill work into a series of manageable tasks, helping operators keep the wheels turning efficiently.
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-08-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A practical voice from the 19th-century textile world, this author wrote to help mill workers understand ring spinning clearly and usefully. The surviving record points to a hands-on expert more interested in solving production problems than showing off theory.
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