Nancy’s Knit Knacks Lazy Kate Installation instructions

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Anything but Lazy Kate™
Assembly Instructions and User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our new Anything but Lazy Kate™
(“ABLK”). It is a full featured Kate which can handle every type
of yarn as well as most bobbins and cones.
Tools Needed: None!
Assembly Instructions
The only items that need to be assembled are the 3 yarn guide
posts and mating knobs, inserting the 3 bobbin rods, and
inserting the Tension Post and cord (if needed). Everything else is already assembled. Just insert the
posts through the holes in the top and attach the knobs. Then poke the 3 rods into the white inserts
in the top.
Tensioning Systems within the ABLK: The ABLK employs three different
tensioning systems:
1. Tilt-back top (uses gravity pulling on the bobbins to add tension to the
yarn as it is being unwound from the bobbin). This unique design allows
the user to alter the angle of the top and adjust the level of tension on
the yarn. The greater the tilt angle, the greater the tension. Best method for art yarns.
2. Adjustable Yarn Guide Posts – the posts can be turned to exert tension on the yarn as it passes
through the eyelets. The other 2 tensioning methods act on all 3 bobbins simultaneously. This
tensioning method, however, allows the user to
customize the tension on each bobbin individually. The
long extension on the eyelet should always be turned
away from the bobbin to prevent snags.
3. Tension Post and cord – this is the standard method
for applying tension to bobbins by running a cord from
the tensioning post around the grooves in the bottoms
of the bobbins and then attaching the end with the
rubber band around the far left Yarn Guide Post. By
turning the post and increasing the tautness of the cord, the user exerts more tension on the
bobbins to prevent backspin. Notice in the image above how the cord goes around the front
of the center bobbin to increase cord contact on that bobbin.

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Features
1. Knobs – all four knobs are the same. Please keep the three
post knobs inserted on the posts during storage/transport
to prevent them from rattling and to prevent loss.
2. Adjustable Top – feel free to adjust the angle of the top. It
can be adjusted from 0 to 45 degrees. The steeper that the
angle is, the greater the tension will be on the yarn.
3. Tensioning post cord – The cord used on the tensioning
post is “cotton carpet warp.” Any non-stretchy cord will
work if the cord ever needs to be replaced. The rubber band must stretch to work properly.
4. Before transporting the Kate – Put the rods inside the paper Tube. Attach the knobs to the
yarn guide posts. Wrap the cord around the tensioning post. Place all of these items , plus any
other items that you wish, inside the unit and close the lid. Be sure to
tighten the knob. The carry handle allows you to easily carry the unit.
5. Finish of the wood – the Maple hardwood has been oiled with Tung oil.
Over time, it will darken as the wood ages. You can touch up the finish
with Tung Oil.
6. No parts need to be oiled.
7. If the handle starts to come loose for any reason, re-tighten the screws
inside the Kate.
Note: Please make sure you experiment with tension when adjusting the yarn guide post angles. You
increase tension on the yarn by loosening the knob and turning the post so that the eyelet forces the
yarn passing through it to “bend” slightly. It is this bending action on the yarn that increases the
tension. Often times, adding tension to the yarn will solve many other issues/problems. The lack of
tension can lead to other issues. So learn how the ABLK can maximize your use of tension by
experimenting with all three forms of tension control.
Sometimes you will direct the yarn from all three bobbins through the center yarn guide post. Other
times, you may want to have each bobbin feed yarn through its own yarn guide post. Once again,
experiment and determine which method is right for you and for the type of yarn that you are using.
Be sure to check out our website at www.nancysknitknacks.com. We have many other World-class
products for spinners and knitters.
In the meantime, we hope that you enjoy using the ABLK for many years to come. It is a professional
grade tool. Thank you for supporting American ingenuity and workmanship.