Forums > Technical Discussion > Cathedral wicks?

Posted: 21st Oct 2002
I dont knew why they nemed Katedral(maybe it commemorate some catedral or piramid)...but they burned longer becase when the wick is rolled fuel,when you twirl, have easy way to get out,but wth catedral,fuel is stoped by next
layer...

POI THEO(R)IST

Posted: 21st Oct 2002
I'm sure I remember reading a thread here that said that the cathedral fold was named because it was used to secure valuable decorations to tapestries in cathedrals and the like. Apparently it was used because it looks reasonably good and is a right pain to undo quickly, ensuring that thieves couldn't wander around stealing everything.

However, since I read that on here, you have to take it with a pinch of salt, it might be completely false. Good story if it's true though.

But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.

Posted: 21st Oct 2002
Heh.

That IS a good story, either way.

Raph

Posted: 21st Oct 2002
Raph, try this one on cathedral wicks. Lots more wick, so they burn way longer.

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