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Head Case Inner circle 1138 Posts |
I am curious if anyone has found an object, like a wine bottle or something, that is useful for measuring out loop size? Basically using the object to tie a look around, and being able to have them all come out almost the same size.
Im new to loop work, I had ordered a pack of mesika loops a while ago and broke all of them in a day, figured I would try tying a bunch up and giving it another shot. I'm just not sure about what size I should shoot to make them. Like wine bottle or more like a soda can so they don't stretch too big. I don't know. Any advice? Thanks. |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
There is a DVD on tying Loops, you might research for it.
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Craig Ousterling Special user 585 Posts |
@Head Case:
Google search for: "Subdivided Studios Trinity System". It allows you to do *exactly* what you are asking about. |
Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
What Craig Said. 100% it is the only way I make mine and the size is always perfect as far as wether I want one just for my wrist to a full size body band (and anything in between). IT is super easy to set up and use. While you watch TV, you can knock out 25 or so without even missing a beat. Here is the link to their site.
http://subdividedstudios.com Here is a review I wrote up a few years back. Quote: On Aug 10, 2013, Poof-Daddy wrote:
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MagicMattMan Special user Tampa, FL 741 Posts |
I second Subdividedstudios and use both Trinity System and LEK
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TJ Fritts New user 22 Posts |
If you've got access to a workshop you can make a decent tying system by boring two rows of holes spaced equally along the length of a board and using four nails in the holes you want to use. You can then customize your loops as large or small as you like. I find 8d nails fit well enough in 1/8" holes 1/2" deep spaced about 1 inch apart. With the board I drilled I can tie a loop that's too small to use (about 2 inches in diameter) all the way to one that's large enough to drape over my shoulders. I painted my board white to help see what I was doing. You will break a few until you get the hang of it and figure out the tension.
I hope this helps. |
ThSecret Regular user 147 Posts |
I reckon as long as you roughly measure out the length of the IT you are using, i.e.. 10inches of string laying flat on a desk, they should all come out fairly equal in size.
As for tying, there are numerous different methods out there. I think any video you get with IT will probably show you how to tie somewhat of a knot. Penguin has their Million dollar Knot, Bruno Copin, Steve Fearson, Subdivided Studios -off the top of my head. Did you order the 5pack of Loops or the Spool? I'd recombined the spool and tie your own. I probably broke my first few I tied, but am starting to get the hang of how much tension I can put on it. I still get some trouble with heavier objects like playing cards, but straws, plastic forks, bills, etc have been good so far.
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threadman77 Loyal user 281 Posts |
I have "LITERALLY" tied tens of thousands of invisible elastic bands - eddieraymond.com
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Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
I can vouch for threadman77.
I've bought loops from him a few times. Very good quality and a fair price.
Ihor
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wil3923 New user 60 Posts |
Http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6900
You can also check this out as well. The price is cheap and the review seems very positive. |
Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
I highly recommend "The Million Dollar Knot".
It's inexpensive, simple and best of all it works.
Ihor
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AmazingKeithy New user Round Rock, Texas 99 Posts |
I'm a little late to the game but got excited about the Trinity System after seeing the glowing review on the Wizard Product Reviews. I ordered the The IET Massive Kit directly from Subdividedstudios.com several weeks ago. When it did not arrive after a couple of weeks I called the contact number from the website and spoke with (I think) the owner. He assured me that he had indeed shipped the product but that he would be happy to ship another one since I had not received it. I thought this was very generous. When the product still did not arrive after a couple of weeks I called him back and he assured me that it was packed up and ready to go out the following business day. We discussed the possibility of tracking to ensure we could keep up with the package and he indicated he would send me the tracking number (which he has not done to date). It has been at least two weeks since we last spoke and I still do not have the product in hand. I do not know what to say about this except that I am out $140 for what promises to be a great product but do not have anything to show for the money I spent. If the situation improves I will be sure to post an update here but, as of now, I would not recommend dealing with this vendor.
Regards, Keith |
AmazingKeithy New user Round Rock, Texas 99 Posts |
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On Jun 1, 2018, AmazingKeithy wrote: Ok! So this showed up in the mail today! Looks like everything I ordered is in the package. I'll spare you a review as others have done an awesome job of reviewing this system here and elsewhere on the Café. Just a note that I and others probably need to consider that not all dealers are set up like Penguin and Vanishing Inc with a huge focus on customer service and technology. I suspect that the primary focus of Subdivided Studios is the production of high quality products (as can be seen on their website) but not so much on order fulfillment to the general magic public. After a little persistence on the part of both parties this worked out in the end. I'm looking forward to digging in on this product. Regards, Keith |
greig ewen Elite user 473 Posts |
Trinity System or the Emergency System (LEK) by Subdivided Studios is all you need, and all you will ever need.
Greig. |
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