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[–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

And? The textile industry predates electronics by a LONG time. It’s not just a “spool rack” if that came after…

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  • [+] -7 points 10 months ago

    A lazy kate is used for spinning multiple yarns into one, but spool racks are used for anything that is on a spool. Spool racks in the textile industry almost certainly existed long before lazy kates did. The electronics was just an example that people were likely very familiar with.

    And downvoting comments like you're doing is just rude. It doesn't make your comments any more correct.

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