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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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 Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 11:33:08 AM
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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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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 04:09:11 AM
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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.
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 10:59:19 AM
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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
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 04:16:25 AM
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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.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:52:53 AM
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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.
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 2:11:48 PM
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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
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