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beekeepersgirl	Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 11:33:08 AM Hi everybody! I purchased an antique spinning wheel last night. It is a Saxony style wheel. I have what is probably a silly question, but I can't figure out how to remove the bobbin!!! Do any of you have any idea? I have a castle wheel, and the flyer and bobbin just rest in a leather lined "V". On this one the shaft seems to go right through the upright supports (I can't remember what you call them). I don't see any way to remove it. Thanks all! Luanne beekeepersgirl #691 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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KarenP	Posted - May 17 2010 : 2:11:48 PM Luanne, I can't compare to your castle style or your new antique saxony. I the have ugly step child to spinning.I have a Babe Fiber Starter, so much for looks!!!! I'm just learning and didn't have the cash for anything else. and it's used besides. I uploaded this picture from my c drive to free account I set up at photobucket.com and then just copy and paste the location between the brackets! hope this helps. Karen "Purest Spring Water in the World"
beekeepersgirl	Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:52:53 AM Hi Grace - I haven't had any luck posting pictures but will keep trying. I have tried spinning on it a little bit, but I'm still very new at spinning so it looks pretty bad. Are there any spinning farmgirls that live anywhere near Northeastern PA? Thanks! Luanne beekeepersgirl #691 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
grace gerber	Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:50:27 AM Oh Luanne I am so excited for you - Are you spinning on it?? Would still love to see a pictures if you can - I understand I am not the swiftest on computers either. Enjoy and Congrat's Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
beekeepersgirl	Posted - May 17 2010 : 04:16:25 AM Hi Karen - Yes, a friend came over and figured out that I just had to turn one of the upright spindles, but it was stuck a little - from age and not being used, I guess. I'm having a wonderful time with it! Thanks, Luanne beekeepersgirl #691 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
KarenP	Posted - May 16 2010 : 10:59:19 AM Have you figured out your wheel yet. I'm new to spinning so no help, but I'd love to see a picture of your wheel. Karen "Purest Spring Water in the World"
beekeepersgirl	Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 04:09:11 AM Hi Grace - I'll give it a try - I haven't had much luck loading pictures. Of course, I'm not real computer savvy! Luanne beekeepersgirl #691 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
grace gerber	Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:29:26 PM Would you have a picture that I could see - that sure would help us in helping you. Depending on the age will depend on how it is put together. Glad to help if I could see it. Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com

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