[Ansteorra-textiles] spinning wheels

[Robert and Beth Ellis]

I've got an Ashford Elizabeth (double drive) that is getting pushed to it's
limits in order to spin fine warp. I'm toying with the idea of getting a high
speed flyer unit to up the ratio.  I also have an old Ashford Traditional
(Scotch tension) that I got awhile back.  It was basically a "throw away", but
I think it will turn out to be a pretty sweet wheel once it's set up for
spinning.  The ratio is higher on it than on the Elizabeth, so maybe I'll get
better warp out of it.
Corrinne

P.S.  The wheel I drool over is the Schacht Matchless, but at that price it
will be a long time before I get one....

Nancy Wederstrandt wrote:

> >
> >
> >Does anybody else on the list have a brand of wheel they really love
> >(...or really
> >hate...)?  How do you all feel about double drives versus Scotch tension?
> >Corrinne
>
>          I have a Ashford traditional that is currently in pieces waiting
> for glue and fixing.  I just bought (very cheaply) a used Ashford Kiwi.  I'
> m plotting with Tuhtahl on making wheels but we haven't gotten very far.
>
> Of the two I actually prefer the Kiwi but it could be because it works and
> the other doesn't.  I borrowed Gwenneth's Traditional for awhile in
> exchange for cleaning and fixing it and I'm waiting for a parts kit.  Her's
> spins better than my Trady so I'm not sure but the difficulties are
> replaceable. (grin).
>
> Clare
>
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