Happy May! To celebrate, a maypole braiding machine 🎀. Video by Penland instructor Peggy Hart and Ernie Conover A few questions for Peggy Hart: ➡️ What are braiding machines for? This braiding machine makes a strong cord that could be used for a variety of things- shoelaces, glasses cords, mandolin straps. The technology was what made it irresistible for me. ➡️ What was your first encounter with one of these machines? Here’s a great coincidence: I saw my first one while a student at Penland in

Quick demo showing how to load and thread material onto a carrier of a Maypole Braider. The material shown is pvc coated nylon yarn. #WardwellBraiding #braidingmachines #MaypoleBraider #mfg #manufacturing #RhodeIslandmfg #RhodeIslandmanufacturing #textile #composites #wire #cable | Wardwell Braiding Co.

Demonstration of Maypole Braiding at Wyedean