Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street,
PO Box 474, Ashburton, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
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- hold the two ends close to the base of the flame of a candle or gas cigarette lighter until the ends start to melt. The flame at
the base is cleaner and results in a clear joint.
- then quickly press the ends tightly together in the groove in the wooden fusing block. Hold firmly for about 30
seconds or until the polycord has cooled.
- use a razor blade or nail clippers to trim off the excess material around the joint.
- adjust the tension knob so the polycord tension is as loose as possible without actually slipping.
12. Remove the existing brake band from the tension knob and replace it with the new fine cotton band. Locate it over the large
bobbin pulley and tie to the lightweight rubber band. Twist the tension knob to obtain the desired brake tension. Generally for
best results the rubber band should only just start to stretch.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR NEW LACE FLYER
You can spin Cotton, Angora, wool, silk and other exotic fibres into fine high twist
- Large core bobbin ensures gentle take up of the yarn
- Maiden uprights with ball bearings inhibit vibration and makes spinning smooth and relaxing
- Choice of two drive bands - stretchy 2 mm polycord or light high-twist cotton
Flyer ratios can vary between wheels and drive bands
Traditional Spinning Wheel Traveller Spinning Wheel
Polycord Cotton Polycord Cotton
30:1 40:1 25:1 30:1
25:1 30:1 20:1 24:1
18:1 20:1 15:1 16:1
14:1 15:1 11:1 12:1
- Closer flyer hooks
- Smaller flyer is lightweight, has less wind resistance and is easy to treadle faster
- The grooves in the bobbin have been checked for smoothness. In the unlikely event of roughness occurring smooth
gently with sandpaper provided.
- Tension rubber band will make sure very light tension adjustment is possible.
- Brake band - the fine mercerised cotton band will help you respond to the characteristics of the fibre you spin.
- Perfect for super-light tension required for super-fine spinning.
FINE SPINNING HINTS
Many factors determine the correct ratio for your purpose:
- the fibre you use - the yarn you require
- if you want to take it easy or need to quickly finish a project - how fast you treadle
- the preparation of the fibre for spinning
Tension - Take time to adjust the tension to suit your spinning.
Ratios - Choose the ratio to suit your project. If the yarn is prepared thoroughly then a high ratio will be easy to use. When using a
shorter fibre for the first time start on the slowest drive ratio. Later move to a faster ratio.
PREPARATION OF FIBRE
Prepare the fibre according to the yarn you require. To start with a prepared combed top or carded sliver makes learning to spin a fine
yarn easier. Try the long draw method when spinning shorter fibres, letting the twist gather the fibres from your hand. For longer fibres
try spinning from the fold, this will let air into the yarn.
MERINO SLIVER KIT
We have included some fine merino combed wool top - 22 micron in the kit. Enough to spin the yarn for a first small project. Try
knitting Margaret Stove’s beautiful Fine Lace Scarf - pattern included. The correct yarn for this pattern is in the range of 30 wraps/inch
(2.5 cm).
NOMINAL TRAD. RATIOS
NOMINAL TRAVELLER RATIOS
Lace Bobbin
with Large Core
Cotton Drive Belt
Polycord Drive Belt
Cotton Drive Belt
Polycord Drive Belt
40:1
30:1
30:1
25:1
20:1
18:1
15:1
14:1
11:1
12:1
15:1
16:1
21:1
24:1
25:1
30:1
