Daedalus Magpie V2, Manual

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The following RPM (rotation per
minute) stats were recorded
from a typical Magpie V2 after
a short break-in period. Actual
performance figures vary among
wheels due to slight variations
in components and build. Please
use this as a general guideline.
Irish Tension
Irish tension provides a stronger
uptake, so if you want the most takeup
possible you may prefer this option.
With Irish tension, your drive band
goes on the bobbin, which allows for
two speed modes: a High Speed (small
drum) and a Low Speed (large drum).
We find that most art yarn spinners
prefer to spin in Irish tension, where
low speed provides the absolute
maximum torque possible. This makes
the heaviest art yarns a breeze.
Max Speeds
High Speed: 1,550 RPM
Low Speed: 990 RPM
Speed
%
Scotch/
Irish High
RPM
Irish
Low
RPM
100 1550 990
90 1400 880
80 1260 780
70 1120 680
60 950 580
50 800 480
40 630 370
30 460 270
20 270 160
15 190 110