How to Spin: Part 1 - Attaching A Lead

[@Nevicica]

Thank you so much!!

[@MagpieSkies]

Thank you! I just got my first wheel, this was so helpful.

[@LoonyLoomworks]

I'm glad it helped you. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and happy spinning!

[@MagpieSkies]

It looks like you have a super flyer - i have a kiwi as well, can you explain how the tension works?

[@LoonyLoomworks]

@@MagpieSkies The tension, or drag, that creates the pull is on the right side of the mother-of-all. It is a simple nob that tightens the line across the back of the bobbin. I do plan on doing a video on this specifically in the future once life calms down some.

[@ace3091]

Really good vid!

[@LoonyLoomworks]

Thank you! Still learning the tricks of video editing so hopefully they'll keep getting better :)

[@Sarah-zv6nd]

Solid video! Seems like it would be a workout too!

[@LoonyLoomworks]

Thank you! It's not a terribly hard workout, but long marathon spinning sessions can be for sure!

[@kevinmartin5448]

Just subscribed appreciate the how to videos question I can't get my flyer to spin on the jumbo flyer on the Kiwi 2 the bobbin spins but the flyer doesn't spin am I doing something wrong

[@marilynwilliams8369]

This might seem really self-explanatory, but I just got a Kiwi 3 and have put it together. Any tips for treadling? Should I feel it in my calves?

[@LoonyLoomworks]

Congratulations on your purchase! As for treadling, I tend to place heel my at the lowest movement point of the treadles and then use my ankles to power the wheel more-so then my whole leg. Do what is most comfortable to you and try different techniques until you find that sweet spot.

[@rhoawanmoonstone3539]

is it always threaded on the left? if so what is the purpose of having a the circle and hook on the other side?

[@LoonyLoomworks]

Great question! Every spinning wheel is different. On this particular Spinning Wheel (Ashford Kiwi 3), it will always be threaded on the left side of the flyer due to ease. However, spinning wheels with fixed hooks on the same side of the flyer tend to be spaced out to allow even winding on to the bobbin (with the Kiwi 3, these hooks are replaced by the adjustable "hole"). So on wheels that have hooks on each arm of the flyer on the same side, one can thread it to either side and even bounce between them to fill the bobbin more equally. The reason there are hooks and holes on each side of the flyer in wheels like this one is to provide equal balance as it spins.

[@Yoginigrrl]

@loony loomworks can confirm, but I think the alternate orientation on the other side makes it much easier to spin the opposite direction, as when you ply.

[@sross4164]

What kind of spinning wheel is this?

[@LoonyLoomworks]

This is an Ashford Kiwi 3

[@AbdulSattar-m4p]

Where are you from ​@@LoonyLoomworks

[@maverickspirit208]

Loony is correct, and way too loony for me to take anything you do seriously.