As a hopelessly addicted spinning wheel collector, I highly approve of this purchase! The wheel itself is beautifully unwarped, which means it was well care for. You could make a distaff fairly easily, and a few bobbins too, I think. You bought yourself a beautiful wheel!
No no, you should always press the buy button for old Welsh spinning wheels!! My mother can never resist a spinning wheel that needs a home. I look forward to following your journey as you restore it and spin wonderful things!
Whatever you paid for it i think you've done well there, it looks quite authentic and as you said it looks handmade, well done Harry.You will have to make a authentic Spinners Chair now. Colin
According to my other half, who knows about such things, It is a flax wheel. There should be a distaff sticking up from the horizontal part near the flyer and bobbin. Also the drive band is one single large loop which goes around the large drive wheel, the bobbin and flyer. Have fun the the restoration.
Looks like an interesting project.. I don't know if you watch the Repair shop on tv? But they restored one on there the other day. Good luck Harry, like you say.. you just need a sheep now haha🐑👍🏼
Hi Harry I am. Beginner spinner- 4 years on spindles. I acquire a saxony double drive that I am planning to restaure. I cleaned and loosen all the moving part. I feel that I now learnt all the name and fonction of the moving part but still not quite getting it to spin yarn. The guild I am involved with does not seem interested. The band keep jumping and the bobine will take the yarn for few seconds and stop. So exciting and infuriating at the same time. Would you be my mentor? I wish you well.
You could have bought something far worse! You will soon be spinning your own wool for socks! Beware, spinning is addictive. My Mum gave me hers and now I spin daily! I weave too but thats another story. Yours is not in bad condition. Great stuff.
I am seeing this for the first time almost 4 years later. Did you successfully get the spinning wheel going? It looked like quite a project to attempt in this case. I hope that you did start spinning on it.
Where we get the word spinster. The single girls would spin and as they got older but didnt manage to marry, they were spinsters. Nice wheel. Refurb vids will be interesting.
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As a hopelessly addicted spinning wheel collector, I highly approve of this purchase! The wheel itself is beautifully unwarped, which means it was well care for. You could make a distaff fairly easily, and a few bobbins too, I think. You bought yourself a beautiful wheel!
I hope that you make one or more videos showing the refurbishment process. That would be very interesting.
No no, you should always press the buy button for old Welsh spinning wheels!! My mother can never resist a spinning wheel that needs a home. I look forward to following your journey as you restore it and spin wonderful things!
Whatever you paid for it i think you've done well there, it looks quite authentic
and as you said it looks handmade, well done Harry.You will have to make a authentic Spinners Chair now. Colin
Looks like all you need is some leather bearings and a few capture pins. Nice find. Good Fortunes 🤝
Tom may not be interested in spinning wheels but I bet he'll enjoy the empty box. ; ) And, it's a really lovely wheel.
Way to go Harry! She is a beauty! I'm Ann who Ann lives right outside of Washington D. C. In the States.
Very nice Harry, a bit of works need to be done, but I know you can take care of it thank you.
This looks like big fun.
Best wishes
Frank
According to my other half, who knows about such things, It is a flax wheel. There should be a distaff sticking up from the horizontal part near the flyer and bobbin. Also the drive band is one single large loop which goes around the large drive wheel, the bobbin and flyer. Have fun the the restoration.
Thanks Peter...please pass on my thanks, that's very helpful. Regards Harry
Nice catch. You will have a enjoyable experience bringing that beautiful antique piece back into production. It is your style. Thanks for sharing.
You did good on that one . you can bring it back to life. I would love to see it when you get it restored
I would like to see you restoring it. Nice antique!
I look forward to seeing this project!
Good vise you have there in the background
Would you please do a video of you repairing it then show how it works? Looks like something I could make in my wood shop.
Nice find. Can't wait too see it refurbished and used.
That is a fine looking spinning wheel, good purchase.
That is beautiful,, Harry ... wicked ...
Looks like an interesting project..
I don't know if you watch the Repair shop on tv? But they restored one on there the other day. Good luck Harry, like you say.. you just need a sheep now haha🐑👍🏼
Love the unboxing, most use a impressive knife or machete, you used scissors, very sensible
Tom is like stop filming me and go back to your box lol
Beautiful old lady, just a little tlc!
Excellent purchase Sir, can’t wait for you to get this going. I wonder what you’ll make? Looking forward and heartily subscribed!
Thanks...a restoration film will be on its way!
Those poor sheep around ewe ! lol, sorry, couldn't resist it.
Hi Harry I am. Beginner spinner- 4 years on spindles. I acquire a saxony double drive that I am planning to restaure. I cleaned and loosen all the moving part. I feel that I now learnt all the name and fonction of the moving part but still not quite getting it to spin yarn. The guild I am involved with does not seem interested. The band keep jumping and the bobine will take the yarn for few seconds and stop. So exciting and infuriating at the same time. Would you be my mentor? I wish you well.
Hi that sounds like a great project, perhaps there is a Facebook group that can help. I have found those very handy with sock knitting machines.
@@harryrogers Thank you so much for your prompt answer. I shall try with face book groups. Take great care. Marie-Anne
You could have bought something far worse! You will soon be spinning your own wool for socks! Beware, spinning is addictive. My Mum gave me hers and now I spin daily! I weave too but thats another story. Yours is not in bad condition. Great stuff.
Looks good.
Hey, did you buy this from Ebay or using (on) Ebay? Nice wheel.
No one more suited to the task of refurbishing an old Welsh spinning wheel comes to mind other than yourself, Harry.
Mike
I am seeing this for the first time almost 4 years later. Did you successfully get the spinning wheel going? It looked like quite a project to attempt in this case. I hope that you did start spinning on it.
Yes thanks very much.
@@harryrogers Are you going to demonstrate some spinning on it in a TH-cam? Would be interesting AND fun to see the fruits of your work as a followup.
The wheel looks good, but then what do I know about spinning wheels?
I have the same wheel and I need help with bands…
Where we get the word spinster. The single girls would spin and as they got older but didnt manage to marry, they were spinsters.
Nice wheel. Refurb vids will be interesting.
I wonder how hard it would make one denovo?
Killing my eyes tryig to get a close up but it's just blurry as heck
But still....
Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up also
Sorry Russell...first outing with a new gimbal set up!
the nitty gritty , how much ?
It cost £36 including delivery from Wales!
The cat saw a box!
Yes...love boxes!!
What is this used for?
what is it used for?
Hi Ibrahim, its used for spinning sheeps fleece into wool for knitting and weaving. I suspect this is a very old one from the 19th Century.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinning_wheel
A refurbishment video coming up methinks.
Hi Gary - methinks you are right!
If so, then I'm really looking forward to it.