Spinning on a Great Wheel at Colonial Daggett Farm

Learn a bit about the importance of spinning on a walking wheel at the 1760s Daggett farmhouse at Historic Greenfield Village.

[@pdavidndang9780]

Wow this is one of the best explanations, about spinning wheel.

[@robingurganus7007]

This is the best demonstration and explanation of how spinning is done that I have seen so far that is understandable by children. I showed this to my fourth grade Alabama History class when we studied the pioneers of Alabama (I know the states are different, but I imagine the spinning and surrounding circumstances would be the same). I definitely recommend this for a class. Kudos to this very informative and likeable presenter!

[@nancyskinner5207]

Beautiful great wheel. I enjoyed your presentation very much. I have a great wheel and was spinning on it today. I love it!

[@elizdonovan9219]

Interesting video. ☘️🌝🌲

[@ameliar6374]

Wow! Learned so much. Very interesting😊 thank you for the video

[@eden4190]

Someone random walks into your house. Instantly explain how to clean wool and use a spinning wheel. 🤣 No but seriously, love the video

[@kengiorlando7119]

Haha! Thanks!

[@kevinrussell6530]

Always wanted to see a wauking wheel in operation. Thanks 4 the demo! We had a few of them scattered around where I used to work, but they were not operational. Smaller wheels at that time used 4 flax.

[@vernonbowling5136]

When life skills were the first line of education.

[@basilrose]

I would love to see plying on the walking wheel!

[@user-sm3ld8rw7e]

😊estos vídeo me encantan noo se porque casi todos están desactivados los comentarios vii uno en banco y negro qué están fabricando una rueda es una maravilla pero no podes poner comentarios 😊

[@WkdWnch007]

Correction: India created the chakra, NOT the Great Wheel. A chakra is a machine, yes, but much smaller (about the size of an attache case) and on the horizontal whereas the Great Wheel is vertical.

[@nancyraboin647]

Where is Daggett Fram located? I was born in Daggett, MI. The story was that the Daggett Brothers settled and starting a logging industry.

[@sarahsmiles9127]

Different Daggett. This house I heard is from Connecticut.

[@kengiorlando7119]

This house was originally built around 1750 in Connecticut and was relocated to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Mi.

[@VictoriaFlyinVFarms]

The walking wheel is also known as the Great wheel.

[@christianpatriot7439]

If you only spin the wheel in one direction, how do you wind the yarn onto the spool?

[@sarahmay6636]

You spin in the opposite direction for a split second and you can move the yarn up the spool

[@Ravencall]

You keep going the same direction. When you draft out the fibers you are holding the strand out at an angle from the point of the spindle. This twists the strands. When you need to wind the yarn onto the spindle you hold it directly in front and it winds on instead of twisting.

[@michellebardinelli9904]

Does anyone know what this wheel is worth??

[@sarahmay6636]

I bought mine off of Facebook for about $150

[@michaelcruz1655]

The big wheel is worth around $500-$600.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Considering the history of spinning wheels, this one is priceless.

[@ltcajh]

I just bought one that looks complete, except for the driving string, for a total of about $15 at an auction. Nobody wants something this big.

[@shellye.1341]

@@ltcajh I want it! You got a great deal.

[@iwishiwaswrongbutimnot517]

She sounds like rosane. Cool.

[@rapidfart9579]

Damn