Top products from r/Handspinning
We found 11 product mentions on r/Handspinning. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)
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Number of reviews: 1
3. Spinning and Dyeing Yarn: The Home Spinners Guide to Creating Traditional and Art Yarns
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4. The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs: Techniques for Creating 80 Yarns
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Storey Publishing
5. Four Paws Ultimate Touch Large Dog Grooming Slicker Brush
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Four Paws grooming essentials keep pets happy, healthy, clean, and smelling great while providing for day-to-day grooming needsEasily removes mats while pulling out dead hairBristles help stimulate the skin to promote healthy circulation and increase coat’s shineRubberized nonslip handle adds comf...
6. Whitmor Swing Arm Slack Hanger, Chrome
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Number of reviews: 1
Country Of Origin: United StatesModel Number: 6021-184Item Package Dimensions: 0.5" L x 16.0" W x 17.5" HItem Package Weight: 1.25 lbSERVICE AND GUARANTEE: Whitmor stands by our products. If you have any problems, contact us for helpMORE STORAGE OPTIONS: To view more of our storage products visit ou...
7. Morakniv Wood Carving 164 Hook Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 0.5-Inch Internal Radius
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Hook knife for spoon and detailed wood carvingSingle-edged, carbon steel bladeOiled birch wood handleBlade length: 2.0 inches (50 mm); Internal radius: 0.5 inches (13 mm); Weight: 2.1 oz. (59 g)Made in Sweden; Limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
8. Hemp Cord Spool 48# 205 Feet/Pkg-Natural
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Hemp CordThis package contains one spool of 48-lb Hemp Cord205 feet (62.5 meters)100 gramsGreat for friendship bracelets
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GROOM YOUR DOG WITHOUT PAIN + REDUCE SHEDDING OR YOUR MONEY BACK! -Our promise: if you aren’t able to groom your dog without causing pain, plus significantly reduce their shedding, we’ll give you a full refund. Say yes now and decide later!FASTEST & EASIEST BRUSH, WIPES CLEAN INSTANTLY…BEST VA...
10. Hertzko Self Cleaning Slicker Brush – Gently Removes Loose Undercoat, Mats and Tangled Hair – Your Dog or Cat Will Love Being Brushed with The Grooming Brush
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★ THE PERFECT BRUSH TO GET ALL NASTY MATS OUT OF YOUR PET’S FUR – Hertzko’s Slicker Brush gently removes Loose Hair, and eliminates Tangles, Knots, Dander and trapped Dirt. WORKS GREAT ON DOGS AND CATS WITH ALL SIZES AND HAIR TYPES!★ GET RID OF MATS WITHOUT HURTING HER - The bristles are F...
I'm sending this question to a friend who is a spinner, a SCAdian and history buff, and a librarian. If she can't turn up an answer, it's probably false information.
I'm not as much of a history buff, but "medieval" indicates roughly 5th to 15th century, and spinning wheels were first used in Europe around 1300, and those weren't like the ones you see today. They were big walking wheels with a spindle. I've never spun on those, but I have heard that the results are far more woolen in nature, so it's not something I personally would trust as warp. They'd use one hand to spin the wheel and the other to long draw the fiber. And I have no idea if they plied those singles.
It's thought that Da Vinci invented the double drive system, though they weren't produced until much later. This would mean that the earliest a truly versatile wheel could have been made in Europe was high Renaissance period. Possibly earlier in the east and middle east - I haven't looked into those time periods or their fiber equipment (maybe I should). So, the short answer to your question is that what you think of when you hear spinning wheel didn't exist until almost 200 years after the time period we're discussing. Spindles were still the best way to get a firm, even thread.
I think supported drop spindles are still a great way to spin very fine high twist singles. I don't personally like them - I chose a production style saxony wheel instead for high twist spinning - but the results that some talented spinners can get from them don't lie. If the choices are a spindle or a great wheel, I'll take the spindle.
Editing to add: I found one reference to the law here and it appears to be specific to one small geographic location. I'd be shocked to find that such laws were common. Also note that this article indicates flyer wheels were invented in the early 1500's, so early renaissance period. Those still wouldn't have had treadles. Keep in mind that the source is an SCAdian, some of whom are very academic, but this isn't necessarily an academic (or accurate) article. It's just the only thing I could find referencing a law about spinning warp. It mentions a book, though. If you really wanted to go down a rabbit hole, find that book. It of print, used editions here.
To follow up on the first comment, if you want to card your locks, you can buy some inexpensive dog brushes (something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Cleaning--Painless-Cleaning-Stainless-Furniture/dp/B00OS1T65C/ref=sr_1_12?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1474216515&sr=1-12&keywords=dog+brush). There are tons of youtube how-tos on carding wool or locks into "batts" or "faux-logs" (they look and spin like a different fiber preparation called "rolags"). Both will be easy to do to use what you have.
Personally, if you can afford to do so, I would probably set the locks to the side and get something you'll be a bit more familiar with. Then come back to them when you are a bit more versed at spinning. There's a lot of cool stuff that's locks only from a spinning perspective, but I would not have been able to do it as the second thing I was trying.
What came with your spindle was likely either roving or combed top. Ashland Bay is kind of the mainstream standard for spinning fibers - you can probably find their stuff on Amazon. Personally, I like Paradise Fibers for selection when it comes to mainstream fiber purchases. (I say mainstream to delineate between anything from a major reseller and indie dyers running their own shops or off of Etsy).
Lastly, you should be able to find something online that talks through good beginner wools. Personally, I really liked corriedale on my drop spindle, but a lot of people really dislike it. Targhee and BFL are super popular, but not for me. If you can find a "what should I drop spindle" article that talks through how fibers spin and their staple length, you can compare to what you liked/didn't like about spinning and make a good guess at the next wool you want to try.
I highly recommend The Spinner's Book of Yarn Design. It's thorough and covers just about every possible novelty yarn, with lots of yummy inspiring examples. It's also great for highlighting what yarns work well in different kinds of finished fabrics, in knitting, crochet, and weaving.
I bought two of these dog brushes on Amazon: Ultimate Touch
They don't handle nearly as much fiber as the actual hard cards I use in my spinning class, but I'm able to make small rolags and spin them. You can also find used drum carders on Ravelry for about $300, which is a lot faster than hand cards (I feel like it's better bang for your buck, if you're going to spend).
There's are some splice methods people use, like this. I think I just tied a simple square knot the last time I did so, on an antique German slanty that I used to own. I used this but probably should have gone with something even thinner. Fortunately, that slanty tended to not care much (it was a very cool and user-friendly customer.)
One question is: are you using a too-thick string for the purpose? Double-drive wheels often work best with a finer string than we expect.
These work great and double as a lazy late!
Whitmor Swing Arm Slack Hanger, Ebony Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QWFAIY
Buy yourself one of these. Or I can send you one with my next paycheck. That, a decent hatchet and a regular knife and you're all set.
I really want to carve one of these
Get the book “teach yourself visually handspinning” my library had it.
Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470098457/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PZv7Bb03ZD4P2
According to this it is from this book