As you spin the yarn on your spinning wheel, it winds on to the bobbin. It then fills up the area directly below the hook that it is passed over. You should move the yarn over the hooks frequently to avoid an uneven buildup of yarn. If you wind it unevenly, this can cause problems later when you ply or wind the yarn off. The spinning wheel is more difficult to master than the drop spindle, because it requires pedals to work the speed of the wheel and has more parts than a drop spindle. However, once you've gotten the hang of spinning on a wheel, you can spin more quickly than with a drop spindle. A spinning wheel works by rotating the bobbin using the drive band. Super Jumbo bobbin: Compatible with both models of Country Spinners 1 or 2 and the Super Jumbo e-spinner. Kiwi Super Flyer bobbin: Compatible with the Kiwi Super Flyer. If not sure which bobbin to order, check the dimensions of the bobbin pictured or contact us before ordering. These bobbins are designed to only fit Ashford Spinning Wheels. Each bobbin has ratios of 4.5:1, 5.5:1, 7:1 and 9:1. The bobbins can hold 6-8oz. Each bobbin has teflon bearings, for smooth spinning. All wheels have graceful arched legs made with contrasting woods. Each wheel is balanced for ease of use. Each wheel also comes with a sturdy urethane drive band that has microscopic teeth to.
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The week before Christmas I went to Jillian's house to spin with some friends I hadn't seen in a long time. We were all spinning along and soon Jillian stated to struggle with her wheel. I don't remember exactly what was happening (something about noise I think) but I do remember saying to her, quietly, in my most respectful voice, 'oil it'. She said back to me in that way that she does, 'I just oiled it!' I smiled at her.
She struggled for a few more minutes and then got out the oil bottle and oiled the appropriate spots. I tried to look natural and not gloaty as her problem was fixed. Real lives 2004 download. just a few small drops of oil and 30 seconds.
I'm not saying that oil fixes everything but it is definitely my first step when things begin to go down hill.
This same scenario happens often in classes while I'm teaching. Some people didn't even realize they needed to oil their spinning wheel at all ever. Then 3 or 4 drops later the whole experience changes for them.
Where?
This is where it can get tricky because it depends on your wheel but I will say this. Every bobbin shaft needs to be oiled. I just put a drop of oil at each end of the bobbin if the bobbin is already on. If I'm changing the bobbin, I wipe the shaft clean and add a thin line of oil along the shaft before I put the bobbin on.
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Also a drop of oil where the orifice goes through the front maiden and a drop where the bobbin shaft fits into the rear maiden.
If you have a wheel with sealed bearings then the wheel hub doesn't need oil. If it doesn't then a bit of oil there periodically helps.
Also, once in a while I put a drop of oil where the footmen attach to the crank. Mame rom download.
How Often?
I oil 4 places on the mother of all on my wheel about once every hour to hour and a half of spinning and always right at the beginning of spinning even if the last time was only 15 minutes.
The rest of the places I oil about once per week or so. Sometimes more if I'm spinning a lot – like more than 20 hours in a week.
What to Use
I have two favorites. 30 weight motor oil which is what many wheel manufacturers recommend is the one that is most available. Gun oil is also great to use.
What not to use is sewing machine oil, or 3 in 1 oil. These are too thin, they break down faster resulting in having to oil more frequently. They also aren;t made for the amount of friction you get with a spinning wheel.
I'm not saying that oil fixes everything but it is definitely my first step when things begin to go down hill.
This same scenario happens often in classes while I'm teaching. Some people didn't even realize they needed to oil their spinning wheel at all ever. Then 3 or 4 drops later the whole experience changes for them.
Where?
This is where it can get tricky because it depends on your wheel but I will say this. Every bobbin shaft needs to be oiled. I just put a drop of oil at each end of the bobbin if the bobbin is already on. If I'm changing the bobbin, I wipe the shaft clean and add a thin line of oil along the shaft before I put the bobbin on.
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Also a drop of oil where the orifice goes through the front maiden and a drop where the bobbin shaft fits into the rear maiden.
If you have a wheel with sealed bearings then the wheel hub doesn't need oil. If it doesn't then a bit of oil there periodically helps.
Also, once in a while I put a drop of oil where the footmen attach to the crank. Mame rom download.
How Often?
I oil 4 places on the mother of all on my wheel about once every hour to hour and a half of spinning and always right at the beginning of spinning even if the last time was only 15 minutes.
The rest of the places I oil about once per week or so. Sometimes more if I'm spinning a lot – like more than 20 hours in a week.
What to Use
I have two favorites. 30 weight motor oil which is what many wheel manufacturers recommend is the one that is most available. Gun oil is also great to use.
What not to use is sewing machine oil, or 3 in 1 oil. These are too thin, they break down faster resulting in having to oil more frequently. They also aren;t made for the amount of friction you get with a spinning wheel.
Also, I don't recommend vaseline. It's super thick and goopy and attracts dirt. The dirt that gets in there is gritty and will break down your spinning wheel parts more quickly.
Why?
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Oil because it will help your wheel to last longer and wear better. You wouldn't drive your car without oil. The oil in your car is there to lubricate all of the parts that are moving against each other. The same with oiling your wheel. There is a lot of friction and sometimes a little heat happens if it isn't well lubricated.
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If you aren't sure about where to oil your particular wheel, most modern wheels wheels have a manual which you can probably find on line. If it is an older or antique wheel you can feel comfortable just putting oil anywhere there is a moving part.
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I promise, you'll thank me.