I just got one a little over two weeks ago! It’s my first ever spinning wheel, I’ve only used a supported spindle before to spin lace weight yarn for my lace knitting. It’s awesome! Still getting the hang of it as it’s so much faster than spindle spinning but I am absolutely in love. I can’t treadle because of nerve damage in my back that impairs one of my legs and treadling would become very painful very fast. I’ve just plied my first bobbin (undyed superfine merino) and it’s gorgeous. A tiny bit thicker than what I made with my spindle but that only means I need a bit more practice. I’ll start with spinning at the same thickness I have now to complete a small lace scarf before trying to go finer. If you find the Z and S indications hard to see, you might consider rubbing something coloured over the raised letters. I used a small dab of contrasting acrylic paint that i then rubbed off with the tip of my finger in such a manner that it left a bit in the ‘turns’ of the letters but nothing on the raised parts. Just enough to create a shadow effect. It’s not really noticeable, but is enough to keep me from having to whip out a strong light and my readers every time.
The suction cups are better flat. The stick just fine for spinning, and they don't pull off when you lift it up. I just got mine a few days ago. I've always used a drop spindle, so I'm learning this on the little one. It's small enough for the table, but big enough bobbins for me. So far, I love it. I've spun a bobbin and a half. I can't wait to ply on it. Another video said, 2.5 grams per bobbin. You're good at spinning. I'm enjoying watching you do this.
I just got one a little over two weeks ago! It’s my first ever spinning wheel, I’ve only used a supported spindle before to spin lace weight yarn for my lace knitting. It’s awesome! Still getting the hang of it as it’s so much faster than spindle spinning but I am absolutely in love. I can’t treadle because of nerve damage in my back that impairs one of my legs and treadling would become very painful very fast. I’ve just plied my first bobbin (undyed superfine merino) and it’s gorgeous. A tiny bit thicker than what I made with my spindle but that only means I need a bit more practice. I’ll start with spinning at the same thickness I have now to complete a small lace scarf before trying to go finer.
If you find the Z and S indications hard to see, you might consider rubbing something coloured over the raised letters. I used a small dab of contrasting acrylic paint that i then rubbed off with the tip of my finger in such a manner that it left a bit in the ‘turns’ of the letters but nothing on the raised parts. Just enough to create a shadow effect. It’s not really noticeable, but is enough to keep me from having to whip out a strong light and my readers every time.
The suction cups are better flat. The stick just fine for spinning, and they don't pull off when you lift it up. I just got mine a few days ago. I've always used a drop spindle, so I'm learning this on the little one. It's small enough for the table, but big enough bobbins for me. So far, I love it. I've spun a bobbin and a half. I can't wait to ply on it. Another video said, 2.5 grams per bobbin. You're good at spinning. I'm enjoying watching you do this.