Tends former machine that twists strands of asbestos roving to form $T3wick,$T1 and rope-twisting machine that twists strands of wick to form rope...
Tends former machine that twists strands of asbestos roving to form $T3wick,$T1 and rope-twisting machine that twists strands of wick to form rope: Creels spools of asbestos roving or wick on machines and threads material through guides, flyer, and around winding spindles. Starts machines and observes twisting to detect breaks in material. $T3Pieces up$T1 broken roving ends, or ties broken wick ends. Doffs full package of wick and rope from machines.