Instructions and Maintenance
We are pleased that you have chosen one of our Schacht Spinning Wheels, and
trust that it will give you many fruitful hours of spinning. We have taken great care in
the design of our wheels to make them efficient and sturdy as well as aesthetically
pleasing. Our wheels are constructed using traditional woodworking joinery, follow-
ing the concept that form follows function. We feel that good design and quality
craftsmanship, along with regular maintenance, ensures that your wheel will endure.
Each part has been specially designed with function in mind. During manufac-
turing, every part is inspected for quality, and the final assembly has been done by a
skilled craftsperson. Should you have any questions about the quality of the work or
the materials, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or our customer service
department directly.
Your Schacht Spinning Wheel is a precision tool, having many moving parts that
require regular care and maintenance. The better you understand your wheel, the
more able you will be to take advantage of its many features.
Please read this booklet before you start spinning on your wheel.
Unpacking your wheel
Unpack the accessory boxes and make sure you have all the parts:
Large Box:
1 - Lazy Kate
3 - bobbins
3 - Lazy Kate bobbin rods
1 - carrying strap
in small bag:
1 - threading hook
1 - 4mm hex wrench
1 - 5mm hex wrench
3 - black retainer rings for bobbin rods
1 - brake tension spring and cord
1 - extra length of drive cord
10 - 1/4” trusshead screws
2 - 1” trusshead screws
Required tools
Phillips screwdriver
1
Small box:
1 - bobbin
1 - flyer
1 - flyer whorl
(2nd whorl is attached to the
back of the rear maiden)
2 - cotter pins
2 - treadle yoke clevis pins
4 - white nylon washers
Wood Parts:
2 - treadles with treadle yokes
1 - treadle support bar with
attached hinges and
adjuster feet
1 - treadle support brace
