BDAZ Report post Posted June 3 Nor sure if anyone else will find these useful, but the drawer where I tossed my bobbins when changing thread, after filling, etc was a bird's nest of unravelling thread, broken rubber bands and unsticking painters tape. . I am sure there are other solutions, but these are prototypes that have made a huge difference in the sewing machine drawer. Not a nest to be fond now. I may add a textured flat panel to write thread info, and use white resin which will accept pencil marking. The spools are a snug but comfortable fit. Comments? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted June 4 Nice work! I like them. I always tie my end off around the bobbin. But that gets to be a PITA everytime switching bobbins. Great work. Them look handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 4 I'm just doing some final tweaking so I have some extras. If you'd like to play with a couple and want to pay for postage (+-$5) let me know. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted June 4 I cut off the fingers from latex gloves . . . put the bobbin in there . . . write with a felt tip marker what size it is or whatever Been doing that for 20+ years . . . But may look into this. Looks neat May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 4 Are they 3D printed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted June 4 Fancy! These are what I use. Like me, cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073NXF8XZ?psc=1&ref=product_details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 4 15 minutes ago, jrdunn said: Fancy! These are what I use. Like me, cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073NXF8XZ?psc=1&ref=product_details Nice but these are only for the bobbins. The larger spools are a different and simpler problem. I just use a wide rubber band. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted June 4 Looks like a great idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted June 4 24 minutes ago, BDAZ said: Nice but these are only for the bobbins. The larger spools are a different and simpler problem. I just use a wide rubber band. I use those on the bobbins. The thread in the pictures are small spools. I couldn't use them on a smaller bobbin but for my Cowboy 4500, it works great. JM2C, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, CowboyBob said: Looks like a great idea! My 3200 is one of the best things I have ever bought. Hasn't dropped a stitch in 10 years. Mine must be an early one, as it doesn't even have a Cow Boy sticker! Somehow, it seems to work perfectly, even without one... I'll fire off a few of the final holders for you to have a look at. I am assuming they fit current spools..mine are all 10 years old as well. Bob Edited June 4 by BDAZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted June 4 I like your idea. I'll probably order a dozen one you finalize them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted June 4 looking forward to ordering a few when you get it finalized and up for sale Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted June 6 very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 6 On 6/4/2024 at 12:00 AM, fredk said: Are they 3D printed? Yes indeed, using an 8K resin printer On 6/4/2024 at 2:54 PM, Hildebrand said: looking forward to ordering a few when you get it finalized and up for sale Todd Pretty close. Just deciding on what color for the production run. Possibly white or yellow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 7 That colour you have done the samples in looks very fine and acceptable Are Boss bobbins the same size as Cowboy bobbins would you know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 7 Haven't a clue. These fit 23.77 x 30.36. Size is easily adjustable Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted June 7 On 6/3/2024 at 11:02 PM, BDAZ said: these are prototypes that have made a huge difference in the sewing machine drawer. Nicely done. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CogsCraft Report post Posted June 9 Just bought a Cowboy 3200 from Cowboy Bob in Toledo; would love a dozen of these! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 9 Wonderful! That's where I got mine, 10 years ago! I have just received some transparent resin and I will do a test print tomorrow to make sure it works well and probably post the results tomorrow. At the same time I'll finalize the pricing. I'll work up a dozen price as well as singles. Thanks! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted June 11 Hey Bob ,I just got the samples you sent , they fit & work great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 11 3 hours ago, CowboyBob said: Hey Bob ,I just got the samples you sent , they fit & work great! Excellent! I have started printing Bob's Bobbin Caddy production versions made from transparent resin and with a slightly (.025mm) smaller for a snug fit. They have certainly cleaned up my thread drawer on my 3200 from the bird's nest it used to be. You can write on the flat panel with a sharpie with thread size, etc and remove it with IPA. Take care, Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post Posted June 11 I’d be interested in half a dozen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 11 Great. As soon as I have the first dozen finished, later tonight, I'll be able to work up shipping costs. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 16 (edited) Here is the final version. There is a flat panel to write the thread weight with a Sharpie, transparent, so one can get an idea of the amount of thread on the bobbin, a slot to see the actual thread color, and the fit (at least on my bobbins) is snug enough to invert the caddy while retaining the bobbin in place. The resin is top of the line and should last for years. I have worked up pricing for folks on the forum: 6 Bob's Bobbin Caddys including packaging, USPS shipping and PayPal fees: $20 12 Bob's Bobbin Caddys including packaging, USPS shipping and PayPal fees: $30 Please PayPal to bob@sinkthestink.com (my day job: Gulf Stream International) Thanks for your interest! Bob Wiz: As promised, a box is on the way as a thank you for all the help I received from you when I was starting out! Edited June 16 by BDAZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
