This large collection of wooden spindle projects will have your head spinning wondering just what you will make first! So many spindles so little time.
Have you ever wondered what to do with old spindles? Instead of throwing them away take a look at these brilliant reused spindle ideas to repurpose them.
You enter a thrift store and see a beautiful spindle, but have no idea what to do with it. 10 things to do with a broken spindle will help.
These repurposed spindle Angels are made from the spindles that I purchased at a garage sale last summer. #diy #spindle #SpindleAngels
I have to tell you…I absolutely love today’s collection of Spectacular Upcycled Spindle DIY Projects! You never really think about spindles much but they seem to be everywhere I look now : ) If you happen to find a chair that has tons of spindles on it and you don’t really want the chair…snatch it […]
Old spindles and unique uses. Could you wear an old spindle?
Have you ever wondered what to do with old spindles? Instead of throwing them away take a look at these brilliant reused spindle ideas to repurpose them.
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You enter a thrift store and see a beautiful spindle, but have no idea what to do with it. 10 things to do with a broken spindle will help.
Enjoy an inspiring collection of DIY outdoor spindle projects to use in your upcycled and repurposed outdoor decor this Spring
When you unite the spindle stick and removable whorl, you'll have to ponder where the whorl will fit best. Many spindle sticks have their tapered ends at the bottom. This is where the whorl will slide on. I suggest using a tiny hair rubber band to fix below the whorl to 'encourage' the whorl to stay in place. Whorls with tapered holes should be firmly jammed onto the bottom taper, but can still loosen in spinning mode. When they loosen they act rather like a curved ball, spinning out in a wide circle before they hit the floor, glass, dirt, rug, etc. This makes them hard to locate and explains why many ancient whorls are found in widespread locations. Once the whorl and just-in-case rubber band are in place, the singles 'leader' yarn can be put on. See the pixs below for 3 different setups for the leader attachment Method A & B: Bottom-weighted Spindle, aka drop spindle). Method A. How to Hitch a Singles Leader to a Bottom-Weighted Suspended Spindle (Method A.) Method B. This method is useful for heavy buildup of yarn in cop form. As the spindle gets heavier, you can remove the whorl entirely and wrap the leader below the cop itself. It is best not to half-hitch at the bottom of the whorl to save time. The simple wrap is easier to release each time and can add stability to the yarn wrapping and whorl securing. Method C. Upending a Suspended Spindle to spin in Top-Weighted Mode On many suspended spindles, it is possible to turn the spindle upside down and use TWO Half- Hitches to secure the leader and whorl. This only works is enough space is left at the former top of the spindle to flick or thigh-roll the spindle to make twist. Sometimes the space below the whorl in bottom-weighted position is too sharply tapered to make this upside transformation work. Spindles with removable whorls found here
Build a handsome chair with an inexpensive kit of tools
Bottom whorl drop spindles, as their name suggests, differ from the high or top whorl spindles by the fact that the whorl is situated in the lower part of the shaft, giving it a low centre of gravi…
There are many different cuts that can be made when spindle-turning on a lathe. Read our guide to the most common cuts and how to make them!
Wanting to spin but not sure on the investment? Today we are going to make a drop spindle using things found around the house. It's easier than you think!
Looking for uses for old wooden spindles? With a little bit of paint and a sanding pad, here is a creative way to use old spindles as decor in your home!
Complete with spindles & projects.
Enjoy an inspiring collection of DIY outdoor spindle projects to use in your upcycled and repurposed outdoor decor this Spring
I first began spinning in July of 2017. (that post can be found here) I began with a homemade drop spindle and while I have tried a variety of fibres, I had not yet explored a different type of spindle. I was curious about the difference between spinning with a drop spindle (where the spindle is spinning suspended in the air) and spinning supported. ( a support spindle, is as its name implies, spins "supported" generally in some type of bowl) why had I not tried one? well I did not have one. There are many gorgeous spindles available online, but of course, by the time one adds shipping and currency exchange they can get a little pricey....what if I find I don't like spinning this way.....would be a bit of a waste. So I decided to try making my own. I gathered a few things from the hardware store and because I wanted a tapered shaft I used an old paintbrush instead of a dowel. I chose this finial because it had a very nice point that I thought would "spin" well. I cut the ferrule/brush part away leaving just the wooden handle. My plan was for the wooden bead and wood glue to allow the finial and shaft to connect and bond together. I also made some with extra weight by adding a washer. and of course, played with adding colour to the wood as well. To make the support bowl, I picked up a Danish drawer pull that has a very nice concave form. I wanted the "bowl" to have a flat base so a couple of small wooden toy wheels completed the assembly. I gave everything several coats of varnish with some sanding in between to give the spindle a lovely sheen and very smooth feel. These may not spin as long as some of the professionally wood turned beauties, but they work quite well and are allowing me to learn how to spin supported. I am really enjoying spinning this way as it is even more portable than a drop spindle. Rather than having my arm up and out as I need to with the drop spindle, I can spin seated with the bowl in my lap.....everything is close to the body.....meaning I can spin for longer periods of time and just about anywhere I like.
These repurposed spindle Angels are made from the spindles that I purchased at a garage sale last summer. #diy #spindle #SpindleAngels
You enter a thrift store and see a beautiful spindle, but have no idea what to do with it. 10 things to do with a broken spindle will help.
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Unique and quirky ideas for easy wood projects using spindles. You will skedaddle off to the thrift store looking for spindles after reading these ideas.
I recently purchased a top-whorl spindle and a bottom-whorl spindle from this shop on Etsy. They came in the mail very quickly, and over th...
Drop spindles are a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to get into spinning yarn. They are super simple to make and I'll walk you through making your own.
Want to try spinning? Drop spindles are a great way to start!
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Turning bird feeders is a combination of spindle and bowl turning. Part II focuses on bowls and completes the project. A great garden decoration.
This large collection of wooden spindle projects will have your head spinning wondering just what you will make first! So many spindles so little time.
These are the five spindles I created based on photos provided by users in the Spindlers group on Ravelry.
