“Butterfly” winders

[Ed Weldon]

Oh!!. Now I get it. The butterfly is a holder for string or cord that is used for construction measurements. I was thinking of it in the context of something to wrap, carry and store rope, electric cords or similar bulk lines.
Still, the idea of a wood construction for the storage application has a certain appeal. As I get on in years the aesthtics of the workshop and its contents grows in importance. And construction of simple wood tools and accessories brings a lot of almost instant gratification. To that end I've recently learned how to use a buffing wheel to produce a very pleasant soft finish on wood tool handles. This makes for a pleasant "warm-up" round for a period of shop work. ......... EdW