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Do you have a problem or question about your Ashford Spinning Wheel or
Drum Carder? Common questions answered
below.
How do I get the wheel to slow down and still turn the bobbin to
wind on the yarn?
To slow the wheel down treadle slower. One treadle per second is a nice
speed.
If the yarn won't pull onto the bobbin check that there are no snags in the
flyer orifice. Possibly in manufacture these weren't removed & they are
catching the yarn & preventing it from being pulled onto the bobbin. If
there are snags, scrape them out with a file.
How do I keep my wheel from putting too much twist in the yarn?
The drive belt should be sufficiently
tight to turn the flyer & bobbin but not so tight that it makes treadling
hard. Generally the drive belt should be able to be easily depressed about
1". Twist the belt tension knob until you have the correct tension.
There are several items in my maintenance kit that I have no clue as to what
they are, or how they work.
A clear short length of solid plastic tube? - This is
the con-rod joint now supplied in all spinning wheel kits. The new plastic
con-rod joint replaced the leather joint on older model spinning wheels. On
current models you will notice a hole drilled in the con-rod (the wooden
piece that goes from the crank to the base of the wheel) to take the
plastic con-rod joint.
A small piece of white ribbon? - This is the threading
hook tape. Tie it to your threading hook to conveniently hang your hook on
your wheel.
A tiny flat back circular piece of metal? - This is the
E-clip now supplied in all spinning wheel kits. This replaced the rubber
O-ring which is placed on the end of the metal crank (which goes through the
middle of the wheel). There is a groove cut in the crank to take an O-ring
or and E-clip.
Orifice height:
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Wheel |
Inches |
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Country Spinner |
28 |
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Electronic Spinner |
7.75 |
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Elizabeth Spinning Wheel |
26 |
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Joy Spinning Wheel |
22 |
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Kiwi Spinning Wheel |
27.75 |
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Traditional Spinning Wheel |
26.5 |
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Traveller Spinning Wheel |
31.5 |
My con rod joint keeps breaking and I can't understand why. I am
not treadling hard and the wheel revolves freely.
Check that the gap between the bottom of the con
rod (pitman) and the treadle rail is at least 1/2" (10mm). If closer the two
can bind thus stretching and eventually breaking the joint. |
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My drum carder is very dirty, how do I clean it?
The best way to clean the drum carder is with warm soapy water. Wash
the carder teeth carefully with an old toothbrush and some mineral
turpentine. You should also check to see if there are any fibers wrapped
around the shafts. If so clean them out with a fine hook or needle.
For best results you may take some of the carder apart.
1. Remove the dome out of the handle, then unscrew the handle
2. Loosen the bolt on the top of the right hand side
3. Only the right hand side needs to be removed (handle side)
4. Remove the 4 screws holding the side on
5. Slide both drums back into position, a little light oil on the shafts
with help for free use
7. Reassemble the right side, tightening the screws. Put the handle in
place, adjust the front drum and tighten the bolt.
If it is really jammed up, remove the C-Clips from the shafts so the whole
machine can be disassembled, but take care not to let the clips fly into
your eyes or just disappear.
I would like to dismantle my large drum carder to remove some fluff
from the bearings - is it possible to do this without interfering with
function?
Yes, it is reasonably easy to dismantle your drum carder for cleaning.
Just remove the handle and 4 screws securing the right hand side to the tray
and back rail. Then slide the side off and clean the bearings on the right
hand side. The left side can be moved sufficiently to get in with a hook to
catch the tangled fibers. If it's bad, then I suggest a complete
disassembly. Hammer the tension pins out of the shafts. Then the carder
will come completely apart. Take care to note how to reassemble it and the
direction of the card wire teeth where they touch.
 New Summer 2011
Double Wide Drum Carder
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Hints
Where should I be oiling my drum carder?
There are oil holes in the two nylon eccentric bushes holding
the small drum. Try a drop of Ashford Spinning Oil or
similar light oil into these and also the two bearings
supporting the large drum and the two bearings into the idler
pulleys.
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 The
Ashford book of Dyeing, Ann Milner, is a comprehensive introduction to dyes
and the wonderful world of colour. There are detailed explanations of dyes
and recipes for their use. Whether you are a spinner, weaver, knitter or
textile artist, novice or more advanced in your craft, there will be
something in this book to extend your ideas. |
Ashford Competition Lazy Kate.
No more bobbin over-wind!
Suitable for single & double drive
standard and jumbo bobbins. Control your bobbins when plying with the
adjustable brake tension. Smooth stainless steel yarn guide to prevent your
yarn from tangling. Bobbins are quick and easy to change. Convenient carry
handle.Four rubber feet prevent slipping or tipping. Stainless steel
bobbin pins are removable for storage and transport. Made from beautiful
Silver Beech hardwood with a rich lacquer finish. |
 Niddy
Noddy Sampler
This cute little niddy noddy makes a
beautiful small 80cm - 32 inch skein or hank. Ideal for making sample
skeins. Made from solid Silver Beech hardwood with removable ends for
storage or transport. |
 Sliding
Hook Flyers
Four flyers available:
Single Drive and Jumbo Single Drive with 4 speeds,
Double Drive & Jumbo Double Drive with 3 speeds.
Fill your bobbins evenly with the squeeze-and-slide stainless steel hook.
Graphite fibreglass arms make this flyer light and strong.
The yarn is controlled in the hook as you spin.
Update your Ashford Traditional, Traveller and Elizabethspinning wheels.
The flyer is available natural or lacquer and includes one bobbin.
Standard Ratios Single Drive Double
Drive
Elizabeth 8, 10.5, 14:1
Traditional 6.5, 9, 12, 18:1 7.5, 9.5, 13:1
Traveller 5.5, 7.5, 10, 15:1 6, 8, 10.5:1
Jumbo Ratios
Elizabeth 5, 5.5, 6.5:1
Traditional 4.5, 7.5, 9.5, 12.5:1 4.5, 5.3, 6:1
Traveller 3.5, 6, 7.5, 10:1 4, 4.5, 5:1 |
 Ashford
Book of Needle Felting Explore the unlimited potential of
needle felting. Create your own adorable figures, beautiful flowers and
scenes, striking jewellery and embellishments all in flat or sculpted felt.
With just a little wool, a felting needle and this book you can create
unique, beautiful felted works of art. If you haven’t tried needle felting,
here is a book to inspire you. Barbara, a popular teacher and author,
explains and illustrates all the techniques, materials and equipment needed.
For each project there are step-by-step instructions and full colour
photographs of each process. There are projects for beginners and skilled
felters and each project builds on the knowledge gained. By the book’s end
you will be experienced and confident to create your own masterpiece or try
one of Barbara’s beautiful gallery pieces. The book provides all the pattern
templates for the projects. 112 pages, full color. |
 The
Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving - Revised Edition By Rowena Hart
The revised edition of the Ashford Book
of Rigid Heddle Weaving. In this new edition we include new techniques like
brooks bouquet, huck weaving, bronson lace and weaving with the second
heddle kit. 100 pages
International weaving teacher, Rowena
Hart, shows you how you can create exciting, beautiful garments and crafts -
all on the simple two harness loom. In the book she guides you step-by-step
through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven
creations come alive through colour and texture. Also known as the Rigid
Heddle, this loom is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce
fabrics and tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or
experienced weaver. |
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