Which is best for floor quilting frames – a friction lock system or the ratchet type?
On a three rail, no-baste quilting system, infinite tension control is a must in order to obtain equal tension on both top and backing fabrics. Ratchet types give only incremental control and either top or backing may be too tight or too loose. Another advantage is that the friction lock system locks the end post together eliminating the need for a crossbar, which, in turn, allows the narrow width.
