A braking and counting arrangement for roving which includes a pawl responsive to the amount of tension in the roving; a wheel coupled to a counter mechanism; and guide members arranged to position the roving between the pawl and the wheel. When tension is applied to the roving, the roving moves freely and engages the wheel which rotate and allows the counter to register the amount of roving used. When tension is released from the roving, the pawl is urged against the roving and the wheel, thus restraining further movement of the roving and the wheel.
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