Best explanation of the different kinds of drive systems on spinning wheels that I’ve seen. Now (20+ years later) I finally know that the Louet wheel that I learned on and used to have (sold it) was a bobbin lead or Irish tension wheel, when forever I thought I had Scotch tension. Now that I’ve moved to a place where there are a lot of spinners, I’m considering getting another wheel, probably one of the Kromski’s. I decided to learn more about them this time around (although I have no complaints about that Louet...I spun all kinds of fibers and diameters on it so despite what it might be best for, it worked for anything I attempted.) Now that I knit more with finer yarns, I’m leaning toward the Kromski Polanaise although it’s fairly large so gthere’s anotyher one, the new modern looking one, that I’m also considering. Thank you for making this video!
Thank you. That was very informative. I have an Ashford Traveller, which I like very much, but I have difficulty starting a new spool. I can't seem to get the tension just right when I start. The flyer either goes too quickly, pulling the roving in so quickly that it breaks or the flyer won't go round at all and I have to start it myself, upon which I then let go of the roving and mess it up again. Once I finally get it going, it goes along fine and I spin along happily until the spool is full. Is there a 'how to video' about how to start off properly on the Ashford Traveller, please?
Thanks for a concise, clear video. I was given a load of spinning and weaving equipment recently by an elementary school teacher who had been given it 20-odd years earlier. She used it as a visual aid in her Medieval/Renaissance history units. She retired a few years ago and no longer needs it. Neither of us are spinners/weavers... Am looking to unload this stuff, and needed to know what drive the wheel has. Your video answered my question perfectly. In fact, the wheel I have is an Ashford Traveler, however it has only one large pedal on the bottom instead of two smaller ones like yours. In the bag of incidentals that came along with it was an Ashford catalog that has the exact picture of the one I have in it. I have not seen any others like it after searching online for the past two years. All the others I have seen have two pedals. Makes me wonder how rare the single pedal model might be. Also wonder what the difference is between how the single and double pedal models work. Now I can list the items for sale with an accurate description of the wheel. In the equipment was included a Leclerc Cendrel Inkle Loom/Warping Frame, a pair of Clemes & Clemes curved back carding combs, a large Turkish style drop spindle that comes apart in 3 pieces, and a Beka Fold N Go rigid heddle loom. No idea why the lady my teacher friend got the stuff from just up and gave it all to her. Expensive equipment to walk away from.
thank you so much everyone else i tried gave very complicated answers which confused me more this was super simple, i guess because you stuck to the outline of the concepts
Absolutely FANTASTIC explanations of the different drive systems. I'd always wondered about the differences and even though I'd read some, it wasn't especially clear to me. This helped a lot. (And now I know that my wheels are double drive.) Thank you!
Question, when I switch from my jumbo flyer back to my standard on and Ashford traveller 2 DD , the drive band is to lose do I have to put on a different shorted drive band every time I switch between? Am I missing something? I’m new to my wheel and spinning thanks ps love the woolery
The jumbo flyer has a much bigger whorl and so takes a longer band as a result. If there is little adjustment travel to accommodate the extra length of chord when using the jumbo then yes , you will need a shorter drive band for the standard flyer. Hope this makes sense.
It’s so traditional I try to find a flax bobbin for my weaving loom , who works like a fishing rod, meaning going up and down or left and right on a big spool , why is that not existing?
Really enjoyed this video - Clear, concise explanation of all the drive systems. I have 2 wheels - both single drive, one Scotch, one Irish tension - I am pretty new to spinning, tho I've been involved with fiber fun for a long time in one form or another - I don't have an issue, so far with either of them and seem to spin about the same on both (at least as far as I can tell) I'm wondering if in fact one would be better for a certain type of yarn than the other. You mentioned that the Louet S10 and it's Irish tension is really good for bulky, thick yarn - Is Scotch tension better for making thinner yarn? Just curious. Thanks again for making the videos you do - they have been very helpful.
Good demo of the different kinds of drive systems. It clarified a lot. Could you make a video on what those different kinds of drive systems mean in practice (take up, ratios, pulling in etc.) and which one would be better system for the beginners. Also -/+.
Hello! The ratio you are spinning at is going to depend on what slot in the whorl that you're going to be using as opposed to your drive system. I believe we talked about take up/pulling in the video, could you please clarify your question on that? We do not suggest a specific drive system for beginners. The differences in the drive systems that could potentially make it harder/easier for a beginner will really only matter for the first hour or so of trying to spin and we don't think you should buy a wheel based on the first hour of your experience.
@@TheWoolery Thanks. I watched the video again and don't need more clarification. Do you agree that the Scotch tension system (single drive) would be better for beginner versus Irish tension?
Love this information, just curious about spinning at this point, lots of different terms and components to spinning like the different types of wheels, plying, drafting, etc., it’s all Greek to me at this point, interesting to learn though
I have an ashford traveller and I have taken the Scotch tension off and place my doubled drive band on the whorl and the bobbin. Is this something that a Traveller is set up to do? I prefer the double drive while spinning. Things that make you go hmmmm?
Hi Shelley, yep as long as your Traveller is set up for double drive (with the whorl in the back by the rear maiden) this is a totally fine thing for the Traveller to do!
The best explanation of the different drive systems I have seen so far!!!
Know absolutely nothing about this I was looking up pc parts and this showed up great work you have me hooked
All my questions answered THANK YOU!!!!!
Best explanation of the different kinds of drive systems on spinning wheels that I’ve seen. Now (20+ years later) I finally know that the Louet wheel that I learned on and used to have (sold it) was a bobbin lead or Irish tension wheel, when forever I thought I had Scotch tension. Now that I’ve moved to a place where there are a lot of spinners, I’m considering getting another wheel, probably one of the Kromski’s. I decided to learn more about them this time around (although I have no complaints about that Louet...I spun all kinds of fibers and diameters on it so despite what it might be best for, it worked for anything I attempted.) Now that I knit more with finer yarns, I’m leaning toward the Kromski Polanaise although it’s fairly large so gthere’s anotyher one, the new modern looking one, that I’m also considering. Thank you for making this video!
Amazing thank you for explaining the difference of the drives and the breaks 👏
Thank you. That was very informative. I have an Ashford Traveller, which I like very much, but I have difficulty starting a new spool. I can't seem to get the tension just right when I start. The flyer either goes too quickly, pulling the roving in so quickly that it breaks or the flyer won't go round at all and I have to start it myself, upon which I then let go of the roving and mess it up again. Once I finally get it going, it goes along fine and I spin along happily until the spool is full. Is there a 'how to video' about how to start off properly on the Ashford Traveller, please?
So I'm not a spinner, but am looking at getting into the hobby - you've just cleared up a lot of confusion, thanks!
Great explanation of spinning wheel drive systems. Thank you. I finally think I understand the difference.
Thanks for a concise, clear video. I was given a load of spinning and weaving equipment recently by an elementary school teacher who had been given it 20-odd years earlier. She used it as a visual aid in her Medieval/Renaissance history units. She retired a few years ago and no longer needs it. Neither of us are spinners/weavers... Am looking to unload this stuff, and needed to know what drive the wheel has. Your video answered my question perfectly. In fact, the wheel I have is an Ashford Traveler, however it has only one large pedal on the bottom instead of two smaller ones like yours. In the bag of incidentals that came along with it was an Ashford catalog that has the exact picture of the one I have in it. I have not seen any others like it after searching online for the past two years. All the others I have seen have two pedals. Makes me wonder how rare the single pedal model might be. Also wonder what the difference is between how the single and double pedal models work. Now I can list the items for sale with an accurate description of the wheel.
In the equipment was included a Leclerc Cendrel Inkle Loom/Warping Frame, a pair of Clemes & Clemes curved back carding combs, a large Turkish style drop spindle that comes apart in 3 pieces, and a Beka Fold N Go rigid heddle loom. No idea why the lady my teacher friend got the stuff from just up and gave it all to her. Expensive equipment to walk away from.
Where are you selling it? Ebay?
thank you so much
everyone else i tried gave very complicated answers which confused me more
this was super simple, i guess because you stuck to the outline of the concepts
Absolutely FANTASTIC explanations of the different drive systems. I'd always wondered about the differences and even though I'd read some, it wasn't especially clear to me. This helped a lot. (And now I know that my wheels are double drive.) Thank you!
Fantastic, thorough explanation, thanks so much.😊
Glad it was helpful!
This video is so useful and informative, thank you! :)
Very informative! Can't add much more to the positive comments/compliments! I must say tho ~ Luv your haircut, Dani!!
Question, when I switch from my jumbo flyer back to my standard on and Ashford traveller 2 DD , the drive band is to lose do I have to put on a different shorted drive band every time I switch between? Am I missing something? I’m new to my wheel and spinning thanks ps love the woolery
The jumbo flyer has a much bigger whorl and so takes a longer band as a result. If there is little adjustment travel to accommodate the extra length of chord when using the jumbo then yes , you will need a shorter drive band for the standard flyer. Hope this makes sense.
It’s so traditional I try to find a flax bobbin for my weaving loom , who works like a fishing rod, meaning going up and down or left and right on a big spool , why is that not existing?
Beautifully clear.. thank you
Awesome explanation thank you. 😀🙏
Thanks for this great explanation!
Really enjoyed this video - Clear, concise explanation of all the drive systems. I have 2 wheels - both single drive, one Scotch, one Irish tension - I am pretty new to spinning, tho I've been involved with fiber fun for a long time in one form or another - I don't have an issue, so far with either of them and seem to spin about the same on both (at least as far as I can tell) I'm wondering if in fact one would be better for a certain type of yarn than the other. You mentioned that the Louet S10 and it's Irish tension is really good for bulky, thick yarn - Is Scotch tension better for making thinner yarn? Just curious. Thanks again for making the videos you do - they have been very helpful.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Dani says that yes, Scotch tension is generally better for making thinner yarn.
Thank-you! Keep up the good work!
Good demo of the different kinds of drive systems. It clarified a lot. Could you make a video on what those different kinds of drive systems mean in practice (take up, ratios, pulling in etc.) and which one would be better system for the beginners. Also -/+.
Hello! The ratio you are spinning at is going to depend on what slot in the whorl that you're going to be using as opposed to your drive system. I believe we talked about take up/pulling in the video, could you please clarify your question on that? We do not suggest a specific drive system for beginners. The differences in the drive systems that could potentially make it harder/easier for a beginner will really only matter for the first hour or so of trying to spin and we don't think you should buy a wheel based on the first hour of your experience.
@@TheWoolery Thanks. I watched the video again and don't need more clarification. Do you agree that the Scotch tension system (single drive) would be better for beginner versus Irish tension?
how about a video explaining the "science" of accelerated wheels? tx!
Love this information, just curious about spinning at this point, lots of different terms and components to spinning like the different types of wheels, plying, drafting, etc., it’s all Greek to me at this point, interesting to learn though
I have an ashford traveller and I have taken the Scotch tension off and place my doubled drive band on the whorl and the bobbin. Is this something that a Traveller is set up to do? I prefer the double drive while spinning. Things that make you go hmmmm?
Hi Shelley, yep as long as your Traveller is set up for double drive (with the whorl in the back by the rear maiden) this is a totally fine thing for the Traveller to do!
Thanks !
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