Ratchet scroll frame -
by Shalady88
(Indianapolis)
Love the concept - once you get your project on there and taut, you roll the top or bottom and the other rolls with it.
I've struggled from day one and it is still sitting there - with my big project waiting for me.
Any ideas?
Katherine's Reply: We've posted a couple of reviews that may help you. Hollyamy, "My Split Rail Scroll Frame took time to grow on me . . ." starts at the bottom of "Choosing a Scroll Frame". She wrote a very detailed explanation of how she successfully works with her scroll frame. And an Anonymous comment "Split Rail Rods Solution" adds another great tip. Try these, and let us know how they work.
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