Refurbishing a Vintage Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel

[@kristalburns3490]

Our Snow White and Prince Charming doing a smashingly good job at showing us this wheel and refurbishment.

[@JillianEve]

🍎🧶💕

[@Carlie_flower]

Thank you SO much. A sweet older lady I met at the library just gave me her mother's spinning wheel too! This same style spinning wheel actually 😅 She insisted I couldn't repay her except by giving it a loving home where it will be used 😭 so sweet so no complaints here but it definitely needs some love, it's been just hanging out by her piano for a long time. This video is my new best friend. You're amazing.

[@helenfenner7488]

Hi, with your help I have a Ashford traditional spinning that works. I have taken it apart reglued the hub. Got a new hub pin. I now know how my spinning wheel works. The wood looks good with linseed oil soaked in. I feel happy. It's so smooth no clunks or bangs. Yippee 😊

[@bestillfarm4344]

This is SO helpful! This is the exact wheel I was given and the exact parts yours is missing mine is also missing. I don't know anything about spinning wheels (yet) and really want to get it going! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@robertlawrence4538]

I found the same model Ashford Traditional that needed a lot of help and I came across your video while researching it. You gave me the confidence to take on the project and today I spun my first terrible yarn on a WHEEL! Thank you so much for making this video!!!

[@mumbo1956]

Just finished refurbishing my 100$ ashford spinning wheel. Could not have done it this easily or bravely without this video. I am soooo looking forward to using it! THANK YOU!

[@CarlaMason-k6q]

Yes! Thankyou! So good to see someone giving new life to a kiwi classic. I have an Ashford traveler and am looking at giving her (Elizabeth) a refurbishing. This is so informative

[@carminecarousel340]

Very nice to meet you and Gail. I have a wheel exactly the same. Her name is Edna. She is the same Cherry colour and she spins lovely. Thankyou for your enthusiasm with Gail. She scrubbed up so nicely.

[@JillianEve]

Tell Edna, Evie says, "Hello!" 🧶💜🌷🐑

[@tracydean3678]

Gail turned out beautiful ! You guys did a great job. Have fun.

[@lindaspencer6547]

Thank you for this! I just got a 1983 Ashford Traditional. Though it is really in pretty good condition, this was a huge help.

[@aliciazdavis7674]

Evie, you are such an inspiration! I just picked up my 1st spinning wheel today, and it's a 1970's Ashford Traditional! I will be watching this video over and over while I lovingly bring it back to its original beauty.

[@JillianEve]

You can do it! What a wonderful find! Happy spinning! 😊🧶💜

[@elizabethborajkiewicz6100]

I am bingeing Evie tonight ♡♡♡♡♡. Just reviewing all about wheels to get a better understanding of the Spinning process!!!!

[@PreciousAgain]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video, it has been so helpful to me. I have the exact same spinning wheel and now it works perfectly after following your instructions!!

[@margieshrake]

Today I acquired my first Ashford Traditional spinning wheel from being picked in a free group!!! I am so excited to learn.. an I just found your video, thank you! Found your video very helpful.

[@mollywithak1697]

Using this as a guideline for fixing up the Vintage Ashford Traveller I just picked up at an estate sale. She was taken really good care of but has just been sitting around for upwards of a year and wasn’t stored ideally, just needs a bit of love

[@carrabosse]

Thank you so much for this! My partner gave me a 150-year-old wheel for our anniversary and I'm about to refurbish her. You've offered some great advice here!

[@gleebar]

Thank you so much for this video. I was gifted the exact spinning wheel. It had never been used, however the parts still need refurbishing. I can hardly wait to get it ready to go. I’ve never spun before but am extremely excited to learn. ❤

[@apologose456]

Thanks so much for this vid, I found a craigslist $320 Ashford traditional wheel near me and this is a great guide

[@Cow.Cat.Creations]

I juat picked up the exact same wheel this past weekend. Im currently giving it a clean and repalcing some parts, cant wait to use it.

[@spicyfibersfarmstead83]

Hubby just found a "previously owned rarely used" Ashford Traditional and surprised me with it. She's VERY dry..but will be refurbished now. Thank you for the informative video. Btw... YOUR hubby is great on video! I love his sense of humor! He should cameo more often!

[@JillianEve]

Congratulations! Haha, I'll tell him! Maybe he'll show us his weaving project? Have fun with your wheel project!!! 💖🧶

[@Love6187]

Another great husband!

[@donnamatrix]

I’m fairly sure this is the exact version of my wheel. Thank you so much for this video! I’m very much a beginner and while mine is actually in pretty good condition, learning how to care for it (…since it’s been sitting in my hallway for eight years) is a high priority!

[@mlou5611]

I have just picked up an identical wheel, same age and same problems. This was so helpful, thank you very much for making this video. I live in New Zealand, so it was fortunately very easy to get the parts.

[@JillianEve]

I bet you had almost no shipping time! It's a great wheel! 💜🧶🐑

[@ritaorr766]

After watching this I took another look at my ashford traditional spinning wheel that I bought used a year and a half ago when I first started learning to spin. It is exactly like this one! It has everything except bobbins which I got ordered from my local fiber shop. The owner said I had gotten a lucky find. It has the same tension knob and leather strap on the foot and everything. I hadn't named her like a lot of other spinners do. But since she must be from the 70s too, I'm naming her Flower Girl. I loved her any way, but you made me realize how special she is!

[@loganpollock1689]

I bought mine used, in the late seventies. It looks just like that one and it was called a kit wheel. Just a drive band and a little spring is all I've had to replace. I have spun thousands of skeins of wool and only needed to oil it. Great video!

[@hellohappy.]

THANK YOU - this is such a clear video as usual. You have been my spinning teacher over the last few days but now I have a BIGish problem. My drive wheel is falling apart at the joints. So as the wheel spins the joints open more with each revolution of the wheel. This darling, Tasha (after Tasha Tudor) is a Haldane Hebridean given me as a birthday gift. I do hope that you can help - or point me in the direction of someone who can. Thank you. YOU really are the best at what you do.

[@JillianEve]

Both Spiritwood and Bobbin Boy do spinningwheel restoration and repair so I would check with them. I hope you can get it patched up! 🧶

[@hellohappy.]

@@JillianEve Thank you so very much - so do I. I shall let you know!

[@julieferrarimorgan1823]

Congrats on reconditioning Gail! I learned a lot about function & names of parts! I’m not so apprehensive about making changes now.

[@ablokland]

I’m laughing so hard right now. I started watching your videos a few months ago and they inspired me to pick up a few wheels to fox and restore, and just yesterday I came home with this exact wheel… I didn’t realize at first that it was the same as the wheel in your video that started me down this path. So much fun!!

[@JillianEve]

Full circle!!! I love it! 🧶💜😍

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Gayle is beautiful. ❤ Thanks for this video, I learned so much.

[@chloebeen4587]

I saw a spinning wheel for 10 euros (about 11 dollars) at the thrift store yesterday and decided to get it this morning. Just took it home and figured out that it was the same as the one in the video. Its got everything, including spools, the tension knob and a lazy kate (still need to figure out how that works tho) and it works too! I just need to clean it up and replace the drive band and the leather attachment thingy. It sounds like I got really lucky and I can't wait to learn how to spin. Thanks for the info, looking forward to watching your other videos to learn how to use it. You guys have great energy, very catchy :)

[@JillianEve]

What a great find! Happy spinning!

[@fibre_foxx]

I just picked up a 70s traditional from Facebook marketplace and I'm so excited! She's in *stunning* condition. I'm considering painting it with some folk designs but... vintage...

[@JillianEve]

I have another one I painted. There are pictures of the process I used on my blog if you want some inspiration. www.JillianEve.com

[@summerfoley2481]

Your husband is such a dork in the best possible way. Love it

[@JillianEve]

Where is the lie? 🔎🤣🤣🤣

[@lesleyfuller2158]

Thanks - really useful video! I've just bought a vintage Ashford Traditional (c. 1981) as my first wheel and am nit sure how much refurbishing it's going to need!

[@alyssaking4628]

I've been learning how to spin using a drop spindle, but I want to try a spinning wheel. My college's Fiber Media has a bunch of vintage spinning wheels that haven't been used in a while, so this video is a big help for me to figure out how to get them going! Thank you!

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Thanks you both so much. I recently got a second hand Ashford Traditional and found this video so helpful. Love your channel. Debs

[@JillianEve]

Congratulations on your new-to-you wheel! What great timing! Happy spinning! 🧶💕

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

@@JillianEve thanks l also have two Baynes upright and learnt to spin over 37 years ago. Love how we can share and learn on line now. Spoon different when l first started. Love having a traditional wheel also. Debs

[@dmbrown240]

What a beautiful wheel! Did you spin on her yet? I love that her name honors her previous owner. And I love how supportive Mark is. What a great husband! 💕

[@JillianEve]

He's pretty awesome, I'll keep him around! 😁 I haven't had a chance to do any real spinning yet. I have been oiling and treadling like crazy to get the wheel bearings broken in. It's spinning so much easier and smoother now! I'll probably do some of my current sweater spin with her so I'll keep you posted!

[@DeborrahJKOlson]

I bought an Ashford Traditional wheel recently and it looks exactly like yours! I was so excited to see what you did with yours. I think mine must be circa 1970 as well. They could be twins!

[@JillianEve]

Oh awesome! Great timing i bet! I hope yours was in better shape and not so rusty! 💕🧶💕

[@taniamitchell604]

I have two Ashford Traditional, love them both. I also have a Pippy Poore, and a Mecchia Saxony style wheel. All are made in New Zealand. Good job on the wheel. 👍

[@JillianEve]

You have a nice collection of wheels! 💕

[@cheryllitzinger5076]

I am soooo excited 🥳 going to pick mine up next week now I know what to look for, cracks in the seams of the wheel itself! I hope it is in good shape! Then clean and replace parts and refurbish and oil! Taking it apart by myself and putting it back together seems a daunting task 😬wish me luck 🍀

[@judithdennison4975]

Thank you for this excellent video!

[@irenas2594]

Thanks!

[@lorainew4281]

What a great find, beautiful wheel! It was really fun watching you both transform Gail from a dusty duckling to a beautiful swan! I’ll be looking forward to see what you spin on her!

[@JillianEve]

I have some projects I'm getting ready!

[@janeelow911]

I have this same wheel I picked it up in pristine condition and love it!

[@JillianEve]

It's so good!

[@JustJennyKelly]

I’m SO glad I stumbled on your channel! This is literally my second video watching tonite lol! I have an antique wheel that my family brought over from Norway in the early 1800s and it has some missing parts...I know nothing about spinning...soooo looking forward to your videos! ❤️ from California

[@JillianEve]

Welcome! And what a treasure you have! My family came from Scandinavia too and my aunt still has the wheel my Great grandmother brought to America. I love wheels with history! 💕🧶

[@joywilson6067]

This is very familiar - I have just finished renovating my 30 year old Ashford Traditional. It had been somewhat neglected. Just taken it for its first spin and all seems fine! Just came across your videos. I shall be back to watch more.

[@sherryperry67]

Very interesting! Thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JillianEve]

Happy spinning! 💕

[@tracyirwin9578]

You and Mark did an amazing job on that wheel! You work so well together :-) I bought my 1970s Ashford Traditional about five months ago and didn't do any work on it because I just wanted to start spinning. I'm so inspired now to clean it up lol. Thanks for all the great tips. You rock!

[@JillianEve]

Thanks Tracy! ❤ These old Traddys are awesome!

[@tracyirwin9578]

@@JillianEve The hub on my wheel separated when I took it apart. Should I throw some carpenters glue on it before I put it back together again or just snug it up and put the pin back in?

[@sophiahedgesn3751]

We need to see more of Mark! He’s hilarious 🤣

[@valeriegeorgevitch3876]

Great video -- I remember when I received my hand-me-down Ashford Traditional -- also a 1970's -- it actually had a nail jammed into the wheel instead of the proper pin it had served several years as a home decoration and a battle field for my son-in-law as a young boy for his plastic army men -- thank goodness I too had a very helpful assistant (my hubby) and he was able to get the nail out, glue the wheel hub together so a new pin would work and he actually sacrificed an old belt to make me a new leather connector -- this was before I found the maintenance kit and I absolutely love my wheel and the fact it has a history.

[@markschwartz5614]

That is such a great story.

[@JillianEve]

I love that your wheel has survived actual battles! 😱😜Wheels with stories are the best! 💕

[@beverleylawton6899]

Great video - thanks Evie. Even though I have no plans to refurbish a vintage wheel (!) this was so useful and interesting. It gave me a real sense of the workings of my little Ashford Kiwi and reminds me of why I oil her frequently! Your videos are always fun and informative- thank you🙏

[@JillianEve]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! And yes...oil, oil, oil! 💕😊

[@garmcns6450]

Thankyou l needed that refresher ❤️❤️❤️

[@womansworkproductionco]

This was helpful in dismantling mine to ship it across country.

[@MissSusan1]

Loved the silence of the lamb reference 😂 Great video.

[@JillianEve]

I wondered if anyone would catch that! 🤣

[@rosakoko5049]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!! I NEED THIS VIDEO 🌷💖🌷🙏💕

[@woolywonders5546]

Most excellent job on the wheel! You guys are so adorable!! Just as if you were newly weds 😊

[@JillianEve]

We keep the spark! 😁💕

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Evie & Mark, this video is so much fun, possibly hard wotk .You & Mark mske a Great Team. It was a Nice Thought to name her after her Owner. Ive watched you Spin on her & that you gave her away after Christmas. That to was a lovely Gesture. God Bless you all. Lots of love Jen xxxx

[@clare3820]

Thank you, this is very instructional. I have just acquired a spinning wheel of my own, it’s not quite the same as yours but I think the maintenance looks like it would be similar. I think mine is older. 🙂

[@alexvanderpol1]

What a beautiful wheel!

[@jrhweatherman85]

I love this video! I went through the same thing when I got my first Ashford traditional. I had to learn a lot on my own. I was only 13 back then 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. I still have it and use it along with all my other Ashford wheels. Thanks for this video!! 🤗🤗

[@JillianEve]

I think it is wonderful experience to take apart and fix up a wheel! Happy spinning! 🐑🧶💕

[@jrhweatherman85]

I wish I could send you a picture of the wheel. It’s a 1981 traditional I bought for $199 from an antique store here in Crossville TN. I love my Elizabeth but my original traditional is still my favorite work horse. I bought it in July 2000. It is a sharp looking wheel

[@Lillirose9539]

I just found a vintage 1970's Ashford Traditional at a yard sale today for $2! I found your channel and Love it! You're so positive and up beat ☺️. The video on refurbishing your wheel is exactly what I needed. I can't wait to watch more! I learned to spin over 30 years ago on my sister's Ashford Traditional, it was perfect for a newby. I stopped spinning when I had kids and returned my sister's wheel. The one I got today isn't complete but in really decent shape and the wheel turns easily. It needs the Fly wheel, bobbins, tension rod drive line and leather strip to attach the treadle but I'm looking forward to refurbishing it and start spinning again. I have to relearn everything though 😉. I spent $150 on parts and a maintenance kit but after it's done it'll be a nice usable wheel. ☺️. I'm a knitter and weaver too and so glad I found your channel!

[@JillianEve]

Even with all the parts you bought, you still came out with a deal for an Ashford Traditional! What a find! Happy spinning!

[@carolharper268]

Oh, I’ve got three Traditionals along with another 6 different models I’m reducing my family at the moment. Thinking of getting a group together locally after this lockdown. I use wood cleaner, danish oil (nicer smell) and then wax. 😚

[@JillianEve]

I have some wax too that I'll probably use after the wood has been oiled another time or two. I've never tried Danish oil though. 🤔 Now I need to smell some oil! 😅

[@Ravencall]

Wow, 9! And I thought 2 was bad. My spinning group has been meeting on Zoom. It's fun to get together and chat 'n spin (and I don't have to clean up my doggy house.)

[@mareehamming1110]

Thankyou this was very helpful

[@carolilseanne2175]

My dress form is called Edna for exactly the same reason! ❤❤❤

[@onegreenev]

My recent find is just like this one but has leather bushings instead of the traditional Ashford Plastic bushings for the flyer. My hub is busted and all the spokes are loose. Im going to try to fix it. Might need to replace or replicate the center hub and just make a new one.

[@estherbrophy6463]

Hi! I love your videos!! I was recently given a traditional ashford spinning wheel when I bought a schacht floor loom. She threw it in for free! I’m in heaven!!! This spinning wheel looks like it was unfinished but then had some water damage. I’m wondering if I should sand it down and stain in. Or just do the linseed oil I’m missing a few things so I’ll order the kit you recommended.

[@brittany_kp]

Oh I'm so glad I found your video! I recently acquired a 1983 model Traditional and I'm in the middle of freshening her up. Can I ask why you used linseed oil instead of the Ashford wheel wax?

[@sarahendres5318]

I'm so grateful for this video! Just like another commenter, I met a lovely lady at the library who gave me this exact same model! It needed pretty much the exact same treatment you showed in this video. I do have a question though. You talked about needing to replace the wheel bearings, but my wheel didn't have any bearings at all where the crankshaft connects to the legs. Can I use it without those bearings or do I need to order some before I put it back together? Thank you!

[@bella-bee]

My ashford trad is this old and I’m so glad I varnished it, so I can just wipe it down.

[@wendybond2848]

I recently found an Ashford in beautiful condition on Marketplace for only $50. I had to rescue it! I have not used it yet, but bought a new drive band for it yesterday.

[@skuldv8781]

Love your videos! I listen to them well welding. I just got a 60s model and I love it.

[@JillianEve]

My first Traddy is a 60's model too! 💕

[@smmikkel]

I JUST picked up an Ashford spinning wheel for $100 (I think it’s from the 1980s). I’m an avid knitter for 12 years but I’m looking forward to creating my own yarn.

[@JillianEve]

Congratulations that is a deal! 🧶🐑✨

[@rosakoko5049]

YOU HAVE VERY GOOD HELPER!!! BEAUTIFUL HUSBAND!!!🌷💖🌷

[@JillianEve]

I agree! I'll keep him around! 💕😊

[@rosakoko5049]

@@JillianEve GOOD FOR HIM!!!HE IS LUCKY!!!🌷🌷💖💖

[@vernonbowling5310]

The good news is you have a Traditional that can be restored and serve it's purpose for years to come.

[@JillianEve]

I'm looking forward to spinning with her! 🧶💕

[@Sharon-kk4qt]

I have a pre 1973 Traditional that looks like yours. It was sitting in someone's living room for decoration.

[@asharenfro]

I found a ashford traditional from the 70's at the dump, everything was working except one bearing was snapped off and the strap the connected the treddel to the control arm. Fixed those now I have my first spinning wheel for free

[@JillianEve]

What a great find! I'm so glad you rescued it!

[@avionpiscean33]

Mark: "Puts the lotion on" Me: "It puts the lotion on it's skin on else it gets the hose again."

[@JillianEve]

Evie: Cuts to putting all the parts in the basket. 🤭

[@bbsamazon]

Oh no! ROFL!

[@sallyburton5129]

Hi. Thank you so much for this video it's so informative and useful. Could you show me how you fit the drive band please. Your husband is a star rebuilding the wheel.

[@JillianEve]

Hi Sally! Thank you! The drive band on a single drive spinning wheel is fairly simple. I tie it round the drive wheel and then around the flyer. I secured it with a double overhand knot and that's it! Easy peasy 🐔 squeezy! 💕

[@sallyburton5129]

JillianEve thank you...I didn't know if there was a way to get the right length. Fab channel, I am learning so much from you. Thanks

[@fairybead]

NICE! And next a spinning-for-the-first-time video?

[@JillianEve]

I haven't put any fiber on her yet, I've just been treadling at 1,000,000 mph to get those bearings broken in. But I'm starting to plan content for vlogmas... 🤔😁💕

[@audrascanlan900]

Hi wonderful job on restoring the wheel!. I do have a question though. My granny has a old spinning wheel she has no idea what brand the wheel is or how old it is. And there dosent seem to be any names or numbers on it to help. How can I find out what the wheel is?

[@JillianEve]

Lots of research into the history of your area, similar wheels online and generally looking around for info. 💜🧶

[@steveorner7919]

Just found your channel. My daughter wants to learn to spin and I have a chance to buy one of these for 250 dollars. It definitely needs the leather strap and probably other work. I’ve not seen it yet. How much did it cost you to restore yours if you don’t mind me asking. We know absolutely nothing about spinning but she’s really wanting to learn. Thanks!

[@jessicarochon3480]

I just cleaned and refinished mine as well (also a 1975 Traddy)! So fun! I adore spinning on it. How come I can get a much finer spin than my Ladybug?

[@moniquem783]

Was the fishing line in the kit too or did you need to buy that separately?

[@JillianEve]

It was in the kit. 😊

[@moniquem783]

@@JillianEve fantastic! Thank you! I just watched your spinning for beginners video too and have saved it. Once I’ve repaired my wheel I’m going to follow that to get started. I am a little concerned that my leg won’t cope with treadling but I think I can see how I would be able to use a small motor to turn it without losing the beauty of the wheel itself. But I’ll see. Maybe the treadle will be easier than I’m expecting.

[@deborahspins2909]

Hi! I have found a vintage one too and I think there is goop inside the bobbins because they don’t turn well. What cleans the goop out and with what to ok please??

[@helenehenkel]

I recently got a new to me traditional wheel, I think I need to get a spring mine only has 1

[@JillianEve]

I think Ashford only recently started to include 2 springs. It will work fine with one, but two makes adjustment easier. If that's the only part you need, you can easily find a spring at a hardware store! 💕🧶

[@adamakaru2683]

Mrs, Jillian did you say "boiled linseed oil?". Is the linseed oil is the oil that come from the Flax, seeds?. Thank you, so much every drop of help count 🙏🙏

[@Iceonfire1878]

I have had this same wheel that I got at a fiber festival around 1998. Mine has split at the hub just like you said, right down the middle. Can this be glued and clamped? (It also went too fast to see just how you got the wheel off..lol.

[@JillianEve]

We had to pry the pin out of the hub and slide the wheel off the shaft. I think you should be able to glue and clamp yours together, but you can also contact a wheel repair expert or check with Ashfords to make sure you are doing a solid repair.

[@rachelosterday5009]

Hello! I'm wondering where you found the old style tension knob? I just got my very first spinning wheel and it's pretty much exactly the same as this one!! I can't find the old style for sale anywhere.

[@JillianEve]

Try The Woolery, Paradise Fibers, or your local Ashford dealer and tell them you need the other style. 😊🧶💜

[@mariannehobart5537]

Not sure if you are still answering questions from this thread but my hub pin came loose and I cannot blindly find the hole in the crank shaft to pin it in place. And I cannot remove the wheel crank shaft to clean it. I saw that Mark had a difficult time pulling the wheel shaft do you have any tips or tricks? Mine is stuck tight. Thanks

[@JillianEve]

If anything is stuck that should be able to move, we usually give it a little oil and come back in a few hours or the next day. If you are having trouble finding the hole for the pin, Mark put the pin in as far as it would go and then slowly turned the wheel around while wiggling the pin against the metal until he could feel it catch on the hole. Then it was a matter of wiggling it back into place. It took some patience but it worked. When it was stuck and he couldn't get it out, it was a job for pliers and some leverage. I hope you get your wheel back in tip top spinning shape! 🧶🐑✨

[@yoopergirl001]

I just bought a wheel and didn't realize it was missing parts. Where do I go to get parts made?

[@JillianEve]

Spirit Wood, Bobbin Boy and if the maker or wheel company is still operating you can try there. Good luck! 🧶💕

[@Fyf59]

I have an old Ashford exactly the same as this one...how did you work out the age of it? 😃. I think mine needs to have the same makeover as yours did. I bought the kit but she still feels off, so I think a de-rust might be in order. And I’m glad you showed the kit snd how to use it; I couldn’t work out what the leather bit was for 😂

[@JillianEve]

Ashford has a really cool timeline so you can look for your wheel and find the dates it was made! www.ashford.co.nz/images/download_pdfs/info_sheet/traditional_timeline.pdf

[@Fyf59]

@@JillianEve oh wow, thank you 🙏🏼 😊. I’ll go take a look 🥰

[@Fyf59]

Ok, I have just confirmed, mine is a 1975 model 😀. I love that you name your wheels. I think I will do the same, after my Sister who gave me the wheel. ‘Lorna’

[@amaliac.4011]

I just received an ashford traditional and am looking for the hardware, could you possibly list the hardware, especially the screws, washers and the dowel nuts? Like sizes and such. Thank you!

[@hazelfitton4679]

Hello. Thank you so much for this video, it has been really helpful. I also have a very similar Ashford wheel. I wonder if you can advise how I can repair my hub. You mentioned that the hubs sometimes split along the centre line, mine has done this and there is loads of play in the wheel. How might I go about restoring it please. I have a picture of it but can’t see how to post it on here. The split is quite large, approximately 5mm all the way around. Any advice you could give would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@JillianEve]

I think the best thing is to open it up, sand off any rough spots, use a good quality wood glue, and clamp it back together. I resist adding anything like a screw to secure it because it could put it off balance. I hope that helps! 💖🧶

[@amphibiousone7972]

Excellent 👍 very nice Eve. Today I found the majority of a Benjamin Pierce . Now what to do? 😊 Research and restore. 😂

[@cajmartinez]

I'm so glad I found your video:) I took up spinning over 30 years ago, and was able to purchase a used ashford traditional wheel through a Guild I belonged too. I used it a great deal, but as things happen, life, family, work got in the way, and my wheel became a decoration in my Living room, until...my grandsons', very young and visiting at the time, played with it and broke the Fly wheel and one of the bearers. It was put away for years, (my youngest grandson is 23 now:) Now retired, I've pulled it out, I ordered the parts, including a few more bobbins and maintenance pkg and after watching your video, realize my wheel, although it needs some cleaning, and moisturizing, is in decent condition and I feel confident I can clean, and repair it. I'll let you know how it goes:) I can't wait to start spinning again, and re-joined the Guild in my area too:)

[@lorimurphy889]

so excited

[@sheepspinning]

I bought to older ashford and both of them do not have hooks on both sides the flyer.Is that normal and will it be balanced?

[@Carlie_flower]

Was your flyer rusty? Mine is a bit rusty on the inside where the wool feeds in. I'm trying to figure out how to get the rust out of there 😅

[@sheepspinning]

Are there any marks or brands on the wheel that would tell if it's an ashford? Im going today to buy one and it looks like an ashford traditional but I do not see the spinning wheel brand.

[@deejcarter2003]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’d love to do this one day if I find a good deal😍 Also, I’m totally loving your cardigan. What pattern is that?

[@JillianEve]

Keep on the look out, Ashford wheels pop up a lot! I bet you'll find one before long. 😊 The cardigan was a project I did last spring. The pattern is "Harvest" by Tin Can Knits. I knit the whole sweater with Patons classic wool. Then I kettle dyed it after it was finished using Jacquard acid dyes. I wear it all the time! 💕

[@deejcarter2003]

@@JillianEve I checked on Ravelry and I have it saved already 🤣 I guess I really like it.

[@juliewholohan2850]

How do you clean the orifice if you spin lots of greasy wool please?

[@justacrochetmum7536]

How do I repair the hub? Please how do I remove the wheel to repair this?

[@theblackberryhag]

Hi! Can I ask how you connected the con rod to the crank shaft (that part was missing from the video) and if that solution worked for you and allowed the wheel to spin well? I have an Ashford Traditional about the same age as this one that was spinning fine before we had to disassemble her for a cross-country move. But I wonder if we lost a part or put her back together wrong, because nothing is working to get those two parts connected so she can spin smoothly. (I've tried two different screw and nut combinations, one gouged the wood before just falling apart, and the other just got tighter until she refused to spin.) Any help you could offer would be great!!

[@JillianEve]

Ouch to the gouged wood! Is it the leg of the wheel that was gouged or the conrod(footman)?

[@theblackberryhag]

@@JillianEve It was the leg! I seem to have gotten the problem fixed though (knock on wood, lol); the bolt needed an extra nut! (Fortunately, my wife had taken pictures before disassembling her so I was able to figure this out.)

[@JillianEve]

Oh I'm so glad! Happy spinning!

[@theblackberryhag]

@@JillianEve thank you! ❤️