Wick-lubricated spinning and twisting ring

A spinning and twisting ring construction comprising a ring fabricated from first and second sections secured to each other in fluid-tight relationship by an interference fit, annular conduit means formed entirely within said ring by said first and second sections, first opening means in said ring in communication with said annular conduit means for conducting lubricant to the outside of said ring for providing lubrication for a traveler, second opening means in said ring for conducting lubricant to said annular conduit means from an external source, continuous wick means having a first portion extending substantially throughout said annular groove and a second portion extending outwardly of said ring through said second opening means, said continuous wick means being entirely confined within said annular conduit means except for said second portion, and means communicating with said annular conduit means for permitting threading of said continuous wick means into position in said annular conduit means.