ber are: the larger (slower) the whorl, the thicker the yarn, the less the twist, and the
greater the take-up. It is also important to remember that, in the double drive mode,
depending on how much or how little tension you put on the drive band, you can
increase or decrease the take up. In the Scotch Tension mode the amount of take-
up is controlled by the amount of tension you put on the brake spring & cord. The
greater the tension, the greater the take-up.
The wood in your spinning wheel
We use hard maple and black walnut in the finest grades available. All our wood
is kiln dried to assure its stability under a variety of conditions. Maple is a strong
and beautiful hardwood that varies in color from pale cream to biscuit brown. It
Hwas a very fine grain that takes a high polish and is extremely resistant to abra-
sion. American black walnut grows wild as a tall tree of the rich bottomland forests
throughout the central eastern and mid-western United States. It is also successfully
cultivated in other parts of the U.S. and Canada. Black Walnut's deep brown heart-
wood beautifully accents the design of your wheel.
Wood is a natural breathing material, and like any natural material, it is affected
by its environment. Avoid placing your wheel near direct heat sources such as heat
vents, wood stoves, space heaters, and direct sunlight. Heat concentrated on parts
of the wheel can cause them to dry out and shrink. This shrinkage can cause weak-
ness in the joints and the warping of parts. Likewise, place your wheel where it will
be free of damp, moisture-laden air, as this can make wood swell and cause the
moving parts to stiffen and function inefficiently.
The finish on your spinning wheel
The flyer of our spinning wheel has been lacquered to protect it from oil and
moisture. The other parts of our wheel have been finished with Danish oil which
penetrates into the wood, protecting the wood as well as the surface area. If you
need to touch up parts of your wheel which have gotten chipped or scuffed, you can
lightly sand the worn area and apply a small amount of finish using a soft lint-free
Whorl Ratio Chart
Whorl
Ratio
Extra Slow Speed
4:1 & 4½:1
Slow Speed
6:1 & 7½:1
Medium Speed (with wheel)
9:1 & 11:1
Fast Speed (with wheel)
13:1 & 15½:1
*High Speed
17½:1 & 19½:1
*Super High Speed
18½:1 & 22:1
Bobbins: Regular Bobbin and High Speed Bobbin
*these whorls use the High Speed Bobbin
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