Optonic bobbins

[Tizer]

I bought these off e.bay.......£3.99 for the 4 packets,I think they are a bargain and thought I would let you know,I could let you know who the seller is ,as long as I am not breaking any rules

[Barbelseeker]

I thought only fairy liquid bottles tops are allowed or a penny on the spool.

[Old Man River]

Maybe a daft question, what is an Optonic ? Something to do with upside down bottles of Scotch etc, ?


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[Dave Burr]

Well I think that they are classic. Not quite traditional but an interesting piece of kit I've never seen before and certainly an early attempt at stopping the rats from eating your bobbins.

[Liphook]

Can't say I've seen these before! Good find Tizer

[BoltonBullfinch]

When do these date from? 80s....

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[Olly]

From when Optonics were first made I think. Monkey climbers were the way!

[Aitch]

Have to dig out me monkey climbers now....

[Duckett]

I notice that the packet says that the weight can be adjusted to suite the conditions. I'm assuming you simply popped a split shot into the halves prior to closing it. That may be an improvement on my putting a piece of plasticine inside the bottom bit of Fairy Liquid bottle top. I never thought of adding some split shot to the mix. D'oh!

[Tengisgol]

They’re great, could you please PM the link? Thanks in anticipation.