![]() ![]() This is a variation of the Mother Marion Kick Spindle. The spinner feeds the fiber by hand to the spindle, which is mounted horizontally and turned as the spinner turns the wheel. The distaff is mounted at one end of the spinning wheel. They're all either too large for our small apartment, too expensive or we don't have the tools necessary. The spinning wheel makes it possible to turn the spindle, twist the fibers, and wind the thread mechanically instead of manually. Upgrade Your Spinning Wheel with a 7 Inch Long 3 Pcs Spindle Set for. Affordable is good too! I looked into spinning wheels (love the Victoria!), charkas and possibly making my own wheel. Buy Craft Spinning Wheels and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay. If you always dreamed of having a portable spinning wheel. If its a spindle wheel like the great wheel or a Charka - they have a spindle attached vertically. Own one of these functional pieces of artwork designed and built by master woodturner Jim Echter. I want to be able to spin wool faster, but still have something pretty easy and fun to use. Answer (1 of 2): It depends on the type of wheel. I've been looking at alternatives to drop spindles for quite a while. The drop spindle will spin beautifully - if only for a short while - when there's little yarn on it, but as soon as the spindle gets a little heavier, it starts to wobble and won't keep spinning. ![]() I got an early birthday present! It actually hasn't come yet, but Phil (my dear sweet hubby) said to go ahead and order it since he know the frustration I've been going through spinning on a drop spindle. Completely Wooden Mother Marion Spinning Wheel/Spindle ![]()
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