Digital Crate Digging Continues on Terrible / Terrific Tuesday!! What's The Perspective? Hadn't been in the Boiler Room for a minute; no...
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About two years ago I saw a snapshot of a DIY turkish spindle on Ravelry. It inspired me to build something that I like to call paleo spindle for myself. Of course I have no proof that something like that was actually used in the Paleolithic but I would imagine that it is quiet possible considering that it's build from stuff readily available in nature and does need nothing more than stone age ...
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Spinning Attachment for a Treadle Sewing Cabinet: Anyone who knits knows that good yarn ain't cheap. You can spin your own yarn, but buying a spinning wheel will cost you more than all the yarn in the world! On the other hand, Goodwill stores are full of high-quality sweaters for a very reaso…
When spinners talk about grist, I think many of us glaze over. My knee-jerk reaction to grist is, “Well, that sounds serious,” and then subsequently beetle off and do something else. But grist is actually really important. For me, the main reason that the grist of a yarn is so important is that I can…
My latest wheel acquisition (I really have to stop this disorder - I'm running out of room). It's a custom-built Babe b My latest wheel acquisition (I really have to stop this disorder - I'm running out of room). It's a custom-built Babe bulky wheel and I'm still getting the hang of it...
Wouldn't it be fun to know what that thingamajig on the whatsit is called when you call us with a question? I'll tell you honestly, it would be MUCH more fun for us.So, I would like to take a moment and review some important anatomy with you. Here is a great side view picture of the Pro. One difference that you can see between the Pro and the Classic is the RPM sensor, which comes standard on the Pro. That is the device that allows you to see RPM readings on the LCD display. You can also add one to your Classic.The larger motor sheave is also visible in this view of the Pro. Motor Sheave and Drive BandOf course, you know all about the motor sheave...since you are checking behind there on a regular basis for fuzz! (see how I find ways to remind you?)Be sure the drive band is riding in the groove of the sheave. Occasionally, when folks change flyers, the band slips off unnoticed. Then the flyer won't move. uh oh...Stationary Yarn GuideNotice the angle of the stationary yarn guide? It is at a 45° to the flyer arm. By moving your miniSpinner around, or in and out of bags, the yarn guide can be knocked loose. If it twists too much, it can bump against your drive band. You may hear a ticking noise, or things might just not feel right. In that case, twist it back to the angle shown in the top picture.Power JackWhat you might want to know about the power jack is that there is a little tongue inside there that helps make a good connection with your power cord. Inside it looks like this; Below are the instructions for fixing it if it feels too loose, or you are having connection problems.Here is a different angle of the miniSpinnerLED/PushbuttonThere's a lot to learn here! That light gives you lots of information. When you power up, if it flashes red, it is telling you that you are in ply (counterclockwise) mode. A green flash indicates, you are in spin (clockwise) mode. Multiple flashes tell you other things. Go to your manual and study up! For the v2 Classic miniSpinner manual click here. For the Pro manual click here.Ceramic RingsIn the picture above, you see that the yarn guides, both stationary and sliding, have ceramic eyelets. The important thing to know is that ceramic is hard and slippery, but is breakable. So try avoid giving it hard knocks. They are easily replaced and spares are available on our website in the Parts section.Brake Band and PartsThe swivel on the brake band is one of the most common mystery items (thingies) that we get calls about. Note that swivel is about an inch above the base of the mS. If it is a lot closer to the base than that, it probably means that you are using way too much brake tension. Don't do that! The characteristics of the brake spring is critical to the proper operation of your miniSpinner. Do not replace the spring with just any spring! You will be disappointed with the resulting brake performance.Speed Control If you have the v1 Classic spinner, you don't have an LED/pushbutton. You have a toggle switch. Pushing the toggle to the right sets the flyer in spin mode, and to the left sets the flyer to ply mode. Luckily, not too much goes wrong here, but now you know what to call it! Power SupplyIt's important that you use the right power supply with your miniSpinner. The voltage and wattage of the power supply does matter. If you have both a Pro and Classic spinner, I'd suggest that you label your power supplies, so you can't get them mixed up. It's a good idea to label your power supply regardless. We've had customers who have used a computer cord by mistake. This often doesn't work! The wrong voltage can even damage your mS. Your Classic power supply should look like this. Take note of the model and output specifications.This is what your Pro power supply should look like.Thanks for "listening". Won't it be more fun next time when we talk about your miniSpinner now that you know your ANATOMY!!Happy Spinning!
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King Spinna Records (run by roots reggae expert/founder of Blood & Fire records Bob Harding) has a very special contribution to celebrate Record Store Day 2014 with the first-ever reissue of the classic 12
Lycka är väl ändå att ha hittat något där själva görandet är belöning nog och slutresultatet egentligen bara blir en trevlig bonus? Dessa torgvantar har alstrat mig glädje i så många led. De är stickade av egenspunnet garn och att spinna är sannerligen en välgörande hobby för en garngalen ullälskare som jag. Förutom stickbeskrivningen på
