The Perfect Silk to Ball operates well. The first one I ordered broke when winding the spring on
probably the twentieth time. It may be that it should not be wound too tightly...just enough that
it feels tight...if this degree of winding has been reached but the locking mechanism cannot be
engaged, don't force it any farther. Release a bit of the tension so that it will engage. I do want
to say THANK YOU to Penguin Magic for allowing me to return the broken item and sending me another!