CARRYING.
7. A small band carrying one spindle is better than a large band carrying a number of spindles. It makes better yarn, and not one-third the waste. Bands should be put on tight; and the spinner should call the band boy soon as one comes off, to put on a new one. Bands should all be looked over once a week, and all slack ones cut off and new ones put on. A slack band makes soft yarn. If your frame does not run up to speed, you will get soft yarn. A dry spindle will also make soft yarn. Keep your spindles properly oiled.
LONG STAPLE COTTON.
8. For long staple cotton you must spread the bottom and top rolls a little to avoid cockley yarn. Long staple cotton does not require so much twist on spinning as short.
ROVING.
9. Too much twist in roving makes bad yarn, and spoils the top rolls on spinning frames. The square root of the number is about the twist for roving. It gives the Carder a chance to keep up with the spinning, and gives the Spinner a chance to make a better quality of yarn. If there is too much twist in the roving, you cannot draw it on spinning frames without spreading the rolls; but then it will spoil the top rolls. Keep your numbers even if you can. Size from every fine speeder and average it every day, and examine the yarn every time you size, to see if it is good. By doing so it may save you considerable trouble.