I'm Trying a Lendrum Spinning Wheel for the First Time Ever!

[@JillianEve]

It was lots of fun spinning on this wheel, but I think if I was going to get one for myself, I would have to go with a single treadle. 😳 Fortunately, Lendrum has that option! If you want to purchase a Lendrum spinning wheel, you can find one at the Woolery! 👉 (affiliate link) woolery.com/lendrum-original-double-treadle-spinning-wheel-complete-package.html?aff=186

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

JillianEve, like you, I prefer a single treadle. My Ashford Traddy is single treadle. I also have Schact Matchless double treadle and like it too, but a spinning friend tells me that I treadle it like a single treadle person would. Ha! I think many spinners prefer double. But not me!

[@JillianEve]

@@KnittingsAndSewings My vintage Ashford Traddy was my first wheel! Maybe she ruined double treadles for me! 🤣

[@teresacreech2473]

I have a double treadle and love it. I recently had knee surgery on my right knee and will have surgery on my left knee sometime in the future. I have found that the alternating motion of treadling on my double treadle was both therapeutic and relaxing.

[@ImGinaMarie]

I have a friend like yours, she can decide she wants something and remark about trying to find it thrifting and BOOM she finds it in a matter of weeks!! To find this little gem at a thrift store is like winning the lotto!! WOW, what a find!! Tell your friend to look me up if she decides to part ways with it!

[@Love6187]

I am jealous too that she found it in GOOD WILL! And I didn't. But if it could happen there it could happen here too. Now I 've calmed down and can honestly say I'm happy for her. Maybe just a smidgen of jealousy until I continually tell myself that spinning wheel miracles can happen anywhere. And Jillian you are a spinning miracle to many, including me. Thank you for all the work you do to pass on the spinning gift to others, and keep the art of our grandmothers alive!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm a devoted member of the #CultOfLendrum. 😄 The knob that lifts or lowers the mother of all is about setting the orifice height at a comfortable height. It's not for tension - this is Scotch tension and your brake band does that. If you raise the orifice you won't feel so inclined to lean forward as much. Also, for the mother of all the best way to replace the brake band is bakers twine and a thin hair elastic. The elastic goes on the hook under the mother of all and then you wind the twine around the tension peg and tie it to the elastic. While I've heard some people use a cotton drive band with no issues, I find it way too slippery and much prefer the poly bands. I personally prefer the double treadle. It's easier on my hips and ankles because I address the wheel straight on and both feet share the work. Great review! I always love seeing people love Lendrums. 😁

[@erinparavel1460]

I actually got this exact wheel for FREE via a Facebook group. It had been in the woman's basement for a few years and needed new connectors and some extra TLC. I'm just starting out with spinning, and this channel is fantastic. Thanks!

[@thevelocibabtor3654]

This reminds me of my kiwi 3. Got a double treadle because I have a bad right side (foot , knee , hip) Recently got back into spinning after 20+ years . When I was little I was taught at school because we had a petting zoo and we processed the wool of out sheep inc coloring with plants , weaving and spinning. Finally made the step to get a wheel and your videos are super fun and helpful.

[@WildernessgalM]

For part of my childhood, I went to a school in the Oregonian countryside, where they had farm animals/raised sheep. That was the day, I fell in love with the woolies ha ha and vowed to have my own sheep one day! Happy spinning and yes, Evie's channel is inspiring! I greatly enjoy it as well! 😀 M

[@JillianEve]

I'm so glad the videos are helpful! 🥰 I've heard really great things about the Kiwi 3. I guess they made a few modifications that people had asked for and they're awesome spinners!

[@alenacarnes6658]

I love my Kiwi 3. It’s such a good little wheel. Learning to spin on my Ashford Traditional was a learning curve! I guess it’s what we get used to

[@nancyraboin647]

The Lindrum is my first wheel. It is super great to learn how to spin. I even accidentally ran over it. Totally sturdy!

[@barbm734]

Just got my Lendrum after watching many of your spinning videos...what a help they are! I've also got a Louet S10 that I absolutely love (I like the modern look) so I'm now a 2 wheel home. What I like the most is when you get into the history of items as you do....spinning has such a long history. I learned a lot about Scottish Highland spinning/yarn/knitting on my two trips there and it was fascinating. Men often dominated the spinning/weaving on and off there. Interesting. Wool, wool everywhere. :)

[@wangofree]

This was the wheel I learned on. Took a class at my LYS and just happened to choose this wheel out of all the ones they offered. I LOVED IT and bought one on the spot. I do have a Kromski Prelude and a Roadbug for travel but the Lendrum is my workhorse for 15 years now. Glad you like it!

[@heatherarnold92]

I'm totally jealous she walked in and saw it too lol!!! My dream some day to find an awesome wheel at the thrift store!

[@JillianEve]

Maybe one day, keep looking!

[@robind9086]

Well you know I’m a big fan of Lendrums - I call it the Honda Civics of wheels - a great all-rounder. My Matchless is a Cadillac and far more finicky. 😀 I’d recommend getting a Super Lube pen from Amazon - just $4.40 and it’ll last years. The main hub doesn’t need oil but some of the other parts (esp the orifice) need a perk up every now and again. The poly band, with care, will last years and years. I’m on six years with mine. Remember to put it in a resting position (not on any whorl) when not in use. Last - I use a thin crochet cotton for the brake band and use a small elastic hair tie to secure it on the bottom left hook of the mother of all. Kudos to your friend on such a great find. If it was RLB color me shocked!

[@JillianEve]

Thank you so much for all these tips! This is exactly the info I wondered about! I'll tell her to pick up a poly band too... and yes, it was in RLB!!!!

[@maggiepatterson7949]

RLB? what is that?

[@robind9086]

Maggie - it’s a location near us - we live close to one another.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Robin D that did not answer my question! So RLB is an abbreviation of a store name or LYS?

[@JillianEve]

@@maggiepatterson7949 It's an abbreviation of a town. ❤ The wheel was discovered at a Goodwill and those are all over America! You might even have one near you that you can keep an eye on. You never know when a lost spinning wheel will turn up!

[@mc_creates3499]

That's the wheel I have! ❤️

[@WildernessgalM]

Wow, never even heard of one before. Definitely looks smooth. I'm so laughing over here, visualizing you behind bars, for snatching it from your friend lol 🤣 Thanks for showing this newbie something new. Appreciate it so much Evie! 😉

[@JillianEve]

Glad you enjoyed it! I would be behind bars because she knows where I live! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dutifuldoe]

I've been hunting and researching for my first wheel after spending several months using my drop spindle. It finally broke a weeks ago, so my hunt has intensified. Now I'm honing in on the Lendrum DT. I'm in love with the look, the fact that it can be portable (it has a travel bag on the Woolery website), and the complete set has everything you need to get started. Hm... I think I found my wheel, now to properly save up for it.

[@m.a.w.9341]

I’m a single treadle girl too although right now, all I have are 2 double treadle wheels. I owned a Lendrum and they are wonderful. It was a far better wheel than I was a spinner 🤣

[@robinmitchell4721]

A friend of mine found a LeClerc 45" with bench & a tabletop 8H in a Thrift Town for $600.

[@gizmofox5995]

I bought a Lendrum for my first spinning wheel and I love it! Having that hook on the front is also really hand for winding off your spinning when you need to take a break. Then you don't have to re-thread everything when you come back.

[@JillianEve]

Great tip! 💜🧶

[@stacieblue]

Lol I do that too! I didn’t know anyone else did that.

[@hollaceannstruve9805]

After a lifetime of spinning and owning many wheels...a Louet S10, Majacraft Suzie then an Aura, a HitchHiker, a JourneyWheel, and a Schachdt Reeves Saxony...I had the opportunity to spin on a Lendrum, and I was hooked. Now she is my go to wheel. I love the easy of spinning, for my injured left knee...no problem. Be sure to get the recommended poly band for the flyer on the wheel. Did it come with any of the additional flyers? There is a different poly band for the larger flyer. With those you can spin anything! This truly is the best wheel for me. What an amazing find! You should get one too... Thanks for sharing

[@JillianEve]

It has the other 3 bobbins and the lazy Kate, but not the plying flyer. My knee is terrible and this wheel really was very comfortable! You certainly have spun on a lot of wheels! What perspective!!! 💕🧶

[@Ravencall]

I was watching your Ashford take-apart video this morning which motivated me to clean up and adjust my long idle Ashford. It works great now but not as quiet and fast and easy to control as my Lendrum 💕. I find the double treadle much easier on my back because my body is better aligned. Plus it folds and is easy to take to spinning group!

[@Ravencall]

One more thing: I had forgotten how annoying that screw -off whorl can be! Mine has dropped on the floor so many times over the last 4 decades! It's amazing that it is still in one piece (but pretty battered). I gave been spoiled by the handy flap on the Lendrum.

[@JillianEve]

The Lendrum flap style is the easiest bobbin change I've ever seen! Totally agree!!! 💖

[@3Dhyana]

I’m planning to buy a wheel and the Lendrum is on my list along with kiwi 3 and lady bug. 😊

[@adamakaru2683]

Mrs, Jillian you are great and no one explain the process better than you thank you. Ps, I am looking for first time Wheel, and looking to buy the "Lendrum" its looks great thank you.

[@dianawiig4664]

Have you ever spun on an Athena spinning wheel? I needed something to travel and was taken with the ease it spins- I haven't found any tutorials on it, but your videos on spinning are extremely helpful in figuring our my wheel!

[@JillianEve]

I haven't, but I'm so glad my tutorials are helpful! Happy spinning! 🧶💜😊

[@ellenblack5376]

Love mine. Also bearings need another type of oil cause of bearings. You can use one foot to treadle no problem on a double treadle. Love my Lendrum over Matchless anyday.

[@JillianEve]

Yes, I did a little research about the oil. The bearings on the Lendrum have nylon so any oil that has an added acid can break down the nylon. Whatever oil is used should be checked to ensure there are no additives!

[@mjefferson6436]

I have this spinning wheel and it has frustrated me to no end. I can see how a single peddle would be better for me as the double peddles is way too fast for me as a beginner. Thank you!

[@JillianEve]

Yes, the double treadles can run away from you if you don't watch out!

[@l.rowanmcknight7853]

omgoodness, I was just gifted a used single treadle Lendrum (with a Woolee winder *gasp*) YESTERDAY from the sponsor of the team I joined for Spin Together this year :D This video is very helpful lol It's a whole different beast than a drop spindle, tell ya what hahaha

[@JillianEve]

Oh my goodness what a gift! 😲💕

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

I've been looking at the complete dt lendrum compared to the flat iron for a multitude of reasons. Your friend is very luck to have found that gem!

[@JillianEve]

I would love to try out a Flat Iron! Honestly, I'm not sure which one I would pick if I had to choose between the two. Let me know what you decide and why, I'm very curious!

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

@@JillianEve Working on money for it but have basically set my mind on the Lendrum. The space saving aspect is huge for me. Plus if I get the complete I can do everything I need where the Flatiron would need additional parts therefore costing more.

[@naturallyinspired1988]

Hi @TrishaMorse I'm new to spinning, last summer took a week long workshop. Which caused me to dream of getting my own wheel. Covid purchase, my excuse. Size (lack of space), something that I could take with me, versatility(lots of spinning options) and also value for money were my main criteria. It being Canadian made was a bonus. I purchased and received my Lendrum DT complete about a month ago and am soooo pleased. I have played with all the bits, having a great time learning to spin. Btw not necessary but I ordered a very fast bobbin and an additional jumbo bobbin . Good luck in your hunt, you will find what is right for you.

[@zan_wild]

A Flatiron was my first Saxony style...I am obsessed with it

[@lorainew4281]

Wow! What a great find, we should all be that lucky! I have the first Ashford Kiwi which is a double treadle and I always use the slide guide instead of the hooks. Definitely a smoother bobbin. I’ve never used a single treadle and the double is very comfy for me but it’s true you need the right chair to feel balanced with both feet off the floor. It looked like you figured it all out perfectly Evie!

[@JillianEve]

Thanks Loraine! Yes! The right chair is absolutely key! 🧶🍂🐑❤

[@s.s2943]

I just bought this wheel. Today. Wish I had known about your code. Next time. I order a lot from the Woolery!

[@JillianEve]

Awesome! Enjoy your wheel! 😁

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

Good point about not oiling the bearng and good point about not having knees higher than hips.

[@JillianEve]

Important stuff I wouldn't want someone to learn the hard way! ❤

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

​@@JillianEve Well, good reminders for more experienced spinners too. I was spinning the other day at the park,and I must have been sitting weird on the picnic table bench I was using because the next day, my butt and knees were hurting. Bet that was it!

[@cindinasveschuk9682]

Love it…and I love my Lendrum…her name is Lucy!

[@juliacannings509]

How easy should a louet s51 be to treadle I’ve just acquired one no idea how to start ?

[@beverleylawton6899]

The wheel reminds me a little of my Ashford Kiwi, visually anyway. It’s difficult for us to see if it’s an ‘Easy’ spin as you make everything look easy😂!! Lucky neighbour - looks like a real bargain!

[@JillianEve]

🥰 Thank you Beverly! I think I would say it is easy as far as physical effort to maintain the turn of the drive wheel and yes, there is no real way to show that on camera! 💜

[@robinmitchell4721]

My Lendrum single treadle uses a poly band. It tried to commit sepuku but that's another story.

[@moniquesplint6936]

I love your make up, can you do a tutorial on that too? 😊

[@JillianEve]

Thank you! 🥰 I mostly just brush stuff on until I like it!

[@14Raine14]

Hey girl! I've had my lendrum for about 3 years now and it's got miiiiiiles, so many that my flyer actually has a groove worn into it 😅 I live in the boonies and just before the crazy started I broke my drive band *and* my tension band on the same 5 seconds 🤦🏽‍♀️ I have a knotted polyester yarn scrap for both 😂 and it's worked for over a year! Also, I do not subscribe to the knee-hight thing, I'm super short and have two bad hips and I spin from my couch. I also took music lessons for my entire school career so I also perch on the front of my chair 🙈 it can't be helped, my family even notice it when I go over to eat dinner I find the lendrum to be really intuitive, I had a kiwi2 and we did *not* get along, im super short and even with a tall chair I just couldn't do it. I have found that pillows help with my back, I can be perched forward on the seat but my back is supported, it's the only time I use a back pillow. I honestly recommend lendrums to everyone 😁 I want to say I've had people tell me they single treadle even on a double, but I have better evenness with both. So intuitive!

[@maureenschlereth7697]

Whst is a polyband

[@inarikun1348]

omg, you play the cello too?!?!?!?!?!

[@wafamiloud7255]

Thanks for all this info I love and adore wool. 💖💖💖💖💖 Please I want to buy a spinning machine and a wool carding machine. 😭😭😭😢😢 Like the one you have. Please from which store do I buy it.😢😢 Note that I have been following you for a while and I live in Algeria😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@JillianEve]

Hi fiber friend from Algeria!!! I think your best way to find a spinning wheel and wool carding machine would be to go to the website for Ashford Wheels and Looms and search their distributors. There are a few in Spain, Portugal, and Italy, but I don't know how customs and shipping would be for you. I tried searching but couldn't find any in Algeria. Here is the website that will help you search www.ashford.co.nz/where-to-buy I hope you can find what you need! Please let me know if you do! Happy spinning! 🐑🧶💜

[@resourcedragon]

Have you ever met a spinning wheel (in working order) that you *_don't_* like?

[@zeneithsarkar9362]

Ma'am can we change bobbins in a lendrum to spin thicker or thinner yarn do we have this facility

[@JillianEve]

The thickness of the yarn you spin depends on your hands and how you draft, not the bobbin size. 💖🧶😊

[@defrost8648]

Although, if you are looking to spin a bulky yarn or fun art-yarn, the separate Jumbo/Plying head can be easily switched out for the regular head. It has a larger orifice as well as bigger bobbins. 😍 I LOVE my Lendrum DT and have been spinning on it for over 10 years. I have an Ashford Traditional and a Luet. My Lendrum DT is my go-to wheel. ❤

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I want to borrow your neighbors LUCKY rabbit's foot!!!

[@carolynadams2264]

What are you using for a drive band?

[@christenagervais7303]

It looks like my Louet wheel

[@naomimartinez-goldstick4181]

Have you tried a Spinolution wheel?

[@JillianEve]

I did try one once! I would love to really get to do a project on a Spinoloution and not just a little sample! Do you have one?

[@naomimartinez-goldstick4181]

@@JillianEve yes! I have a Pollywog and I love it!