So, the quills are interchangeable. I always assumed the narrow spindle/quill was for using as shuttle later, on a primative loom. Have also worked with a lazy kate set-up (cardboard box) when plying off my medieval removable whorl suspended spindles, but never thought of using them that way on a primative wheel. Have always wondered about the fixed whorls vs. removable whorls on hand spindles, and why some long past person would have chosen one over another.
Richards Homestead you have probably already found out but just in case someone else may be asking the same question, just google Dodec spinning wheel pdf. I found the plans, now I wish I could get someone to build it for me.
So, the quills are interchangeable. I always assumed the narrow spindle/quill was for using as shuttle later, on a primative loom. Have also worked with a lazy kate set-up (cardboard box) when plying off my medieval removable whorl suspended spindles, but never thought of using them that way on a primative wheel.
Have always wondered about the fixed whorls vs. removable whorls on hand spindles, and why some long past person would have chosen one over another.
Where can I get the plans? for the wheel. I cant afford a Flyer type wheel.
Richards Homestead you have probably already found out but just in case someone else may be asking the same question, just google Dodec spinning wheel pdf. I found the plans, now I wish I could get someone to build it for me.
Did you make the lazy kate? Any chance to see plans for that? Thx
Never mind. Just found the video. Thx.