wool spinning wheel

philmire

Hi all been looking and can't find any plans for a spinning wheel i realy want to make one as an xmas present for herself as she loves knitting and knows how to spin and i also like to make or design my presents even a class around limerick that might do this sort of thing if it even exists i'm looking for one like this cheers for any info Phil

fergal.b

It's not the exact same but might do http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/spinning-wheel-plan.html



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philmire

thanks but looking for one similar to the pic thanks anyways

fergal.b

How about this one:)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/You-can-build-this-authentic-English-SPINNING-WHEEL-Plans-Instructions-/161095260596?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25820699b4

The "hands" TV program had one building a spinning wheel might be worth a look http://www.irelandstraditionalcrafts.com/wheelfilm.html





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woodturner

I have plans here for one almost the exact same as the one in your photo

philmire

woodturner wrote: »

I have plans here for one almost the exact same as the one in your photo

Can I get a photo copy if them by any chance or a pdf of them or something please I'll happily pay postage for them cheers Phil'

The Glass Key

My wife spins and technically afaik that is a "flax" spinning wheel, it will spin wool but someone that knows how to spin would often prefer one with a bit more control over the speeds. The bit of string at the back would normally be a wooden rod.

You really need to learn to use a spinning wheel to understand how they work. You could make a great looking wheel but it might not be what someone actually wants to use.

For a beginer with no one to help show them how to work it a single banded scotch tension wheel is possibly better.

This for example (recommended, but todays prices are mad)



but obviously not want you want to hear.

And don't forget you need more than one bobbin for plying, 2 ply wool needs 3 bobbins and 3 ply 4 + a lazy kate (can be finely crafted or a shoe box and a couple of knitting needles).

And for a knitter that's into chunky wool and fancy yarns then a Jumbo Flyer is another useful gadget. The old wheel in the picture isn't really what an ambitious spinner with a bit of flare would be going for.

philmire

thanks for the reply i dont no how to spin she does i'm kinda looking to make her a functional but also traditional looking one

liamofT

You might try David Bryants designs at http://www.craftdesigns.co.uk/index.html

magicbastarder

fergal.b wrote: »

The "hands" TV program had one building a spinning wheel might be worth a look http://www.irelandstraditionalcrafts.com/wheelfilm.html
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james's son johnny is still running the shop, so if you find yourself up that end of the country, you could possibly drop in:

http://www.spinningwheels.ie