[Jacob-list] spinning

[Linda]

That's definitely the best way to go if you can. I learned to spin on an 
Ashford Traditional. It's a great little wheel and Ashford NZ really 
stands behind their wheels. When I needed a new roll pin after a repair 
(easy to do), the American distributor for Ashford told me that the old 
style roll pin was no longer available. I emailed Ashford NZ and they 
sent me the proper roll pin - free including shipping -AND when the 
first pin didn't arrive, they sent a second one - also free. Ashfords 
are nice because you can modify them with faster flyers, double treadle 
kits, etc. Dave's repaired three older wheels for other spinners and 
there isn't much you couldn't fix yourself on a used wheel(if you needed 
to) with basic carpenter skills. Used Ashfords are usually available and 
reasonably priced.
Louets are nice wheels. I was more comfortable with flyer lead, scotch 
tension, when I learned to spin, but I see many new spinners that take 
off with bobbin lead.
I would be very leary about buying anything on ebay advertised as 
"antique" "maker unknown", etc. There used to be a number of sellers 
from the Netherlands (maybe there still are) with pretty wheels for very 
reasonable prices even with shipping. I bought a castle wheel a couple 
years ago. Beautiful wheel - needed alot of work. Others have had more 
positive experiences.
Linda


Robin Lynde wrote:

> I recommend taking a class before you get a wheel. Then you'll 

> understand what you're looking for and be able to make a much more 

> informed decision. Otherwise it's kind of like buying a vehicle 

> without understanding the difference between a motorcycle and a car. 

> If you can't take a class, I think the Ashford Traditional or Traveler 

> make great first wheels that you will be able to use no matter how 

> accomplished a spinner you become. They are reasonably priced and if 

> you find used ones you can get new parts if necessary.

> Robin Lynde

> Meridian Jacobs

> Vacaville, CA

> www.meridianjacobs.com <http://www.meridianjacobs.com>

>


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