What is a whorl drop spindle?
The whorl is the disk or ball that provides the weight to keep the spin going. All three types are hand spindles. Top and bottom whorl are both types of drop or hand spindles. Drop spindles can spin almost any fiber you want from dog hair to flax to wool to Ingeo to silk.
How does a drop spindle work?
The drop spindle will slowly work towards the ground as more yarn is spun. Once the yarn is long enough, the spinner stops and winds it on the dowel below the weighted wheel. Hook it back on the top and then “drop” the spinning spindle to keep spinning more wool.
How do you use a low whorl drop spindle?
1:234:09The Half-Hitch for Low Whorl Spindles - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBring my thumb out come. Over make sure that this crosses touch this to the tip of the shaft. AndMoreBring my thumb out come. Over make sure that this crosses touch this to the tip of the shaft. And tug. And that half hitch will slide off onto there I like to do this twice. Like you do this twice.
How do you spin with a top whorl spindle?
0:271:19How to Spin Hi and Lo Whorl Styles on a Schacht Drop Spindle - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFlip it upside down loop. The yarn using my index finger and create a little half hitch. And thenMoreFlip it upside down loop. The yarn using my index finger and create a little half hitch. And then you would continue to spin as normal in the same direction as before clockwise.
What is the advantage of drop spindles?
The advantage of going with dropped spindles is stock springs and shocks can be used. Dropped spindles will lower the ride height yet maintain normal suspension clearances. The draw back is cost and additional labor.
Do drop spindles affect ride quality?
Drop spindles don't affect the shock or spring combo, so there won't be any noticeable difference in ride feel. If you like how the car handles, this could be a good way to go, although there could be some clearance issues to consider with tie rods, wheels, or brake calipers.
How do you spin with a drop spindle?
Plying on the drop spindle is quite easy, just take two ends of your singles, loop them around the cup-hook, and start spinning counter-clockwise. When you are happy with the twist of the ply, remove from the cup hook and wind around the shaft securing the end. Continue plying until you run out of singles.
Can you spin cotton on a drop spindle?
I like spinning cotton sliver on my drop spindles. Once again, I like to get my leaders started by hand, then attach the single to my drop spindle. For spinning on drop spindles, I use a short forward or short backward draw, allowing a small amount of twist to enter the sliver and aid in pulling enough cotton out.
Do drop spindles affect ride quality?
Most dropped-spindle manufacturers can drop your stock front suspension approximately 2 inches with the simple addition of a dropped spindle, without cutting or replacing the coil spring. With a dropped spindle you are not changing the ride characteristics at all, because the spring rate hasn't been altered.
Do you need drop shocks with drop spindles?
No. You do not need to use a drop shock when using 2” drop spindles because the spindle shaft and the pickup points for the caliper have been moved up. We have not changed the geometry of the front end allowing you to use regular shocks instead of a drop shock.
How do you spin cotton on a drop spindle?
3:3114:59Drop Spindle Cotton - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo that I can get very fast-moving twist that's required in order to produce good cotton yarn I giveMoreSo that I can get very fast-moving twist that's required in order to produce good cotton yarn I give the spindle a flick. And wait until it starts to backspin at which point I have a lot of twists.
How much yarn can a drop spindle hold?
Small turkish spindle holds up to 2 oz (55 gr) of yarn. Large spindle holds up to 7 oz (200 gr) of yarn.