Wheel Spinner
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 Tractor Steering Wheel SPINNER Red Wood Suicide knob  US $9.99
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 TRACTOR STEERING WHEEL SPINNER JOHN DEERE FARMALL FORD US $9.99
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 RED Vinyl Tractor Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Universal US $7.99
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 Antique John Deere Steering Wheel Spinner Knob US $15.00
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 New John Deere OEM Deluxe Wheel Spinner Knob Leap Deere US $19.95
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 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Green fits John Deere US $7.99
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 YELLOW Vinyl Tractor Steering Wheel Spinner Knob US $7.99
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 ORANGE Vinyl Tractor Steering Wheel Spinner Knob US $7.99
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 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Blue fits Ford Tractors US $7.99
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 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Red fits IH Farmall US $7.99
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 New TRACTOR STEERING WHEEL SPINNER W Ball Bearings knob US $11.95
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 John Deere A 830 Tractor Steering Wheel Spinner US $12.00
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 Allis Chalmers B C CA Steering Wheel Spinner Knob US $4.99
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 Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Black Any Tractor US $7.99
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 a JOHN DEERE FARMALL CASE TRACTOR NEW WHEEL SPINNER US $8.79
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What is a "Flyer Lead" on a spinning wheel, and what makes it better?
I am looking at buying a spinning wheel for making my own yarn, and I do not understand what a "flyer lead" is. I am debating between three different wheels from Babe's Fiber Garden, they list as follows: *Babe's Pedal Pusher Spinning Wheel
*Babe's "Bulky Spinner"
*Babe's Lace to Bulky Flyer Lead Double Treadle Production Spinning Wheel
What I don't understand is WHAT is a flyer lead, and WHY is it better? This will be my first spinning wheel, and I don't want some silly beginner one, I am very capable of learning any of them. What would a Pro Spinner buy out of those three choices? Does the flyer lead matter? Why or why not? Please feel free to explain in long answers.
Flyer lead generally means a single drive wheel, which Babes are. This is because to wind on the flyer has to stop and the bobbin continues to spin. It's all in what you get used to spinning on. As I've said in other responses to you, I have both single and double drive wheels, and single and double treadle wheels. Each feels a little different from the others and each adjusts a bit differently for draw in (the amount of pull from the bobbin to the forming yarn) and braking. As I've also said, it is well worth finding a dealer and trying wheels out before buying. If you don't have a dealer of whom you are aware nearby, go to http://www.interweave.com/spin/resources/spinning_guilds/ for a guild that meets in your area, spinners are usually more than happy to help addict, um, encourage, you and let you try out their wheels and give you tips, or to http://www.spinweave.org/membership/retail.html for dealers that may be closer to you than you think.
Babes are not necessarily silly beginner wheels, many spinners use them religiously, but others grow to want more traditional style wheels. Given your choices I would look at the lace to bulky wheel. Why? It gives you the greater range of spinning possiblities. I do see that you have asked about ratios in another question and I'll go into this there.
*Better* isn't really the question, one is not better than the other, but your personal preference may be for one or the other, which is why test driving one first if at all possible is something you should do. You are very welcome to e-mail me privately if you wish.
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OXO Good Grips Salad Chopper and Bowl $24.99 Quickly transform everyday vegetables into appetizing and nutritious chopped salads with the OXO Good Grips Salad Chopper and Bowl. The Chopper has a soft, non-slip handle and two stainless steel blades that effectively slice lettuce, vegetables, cheese, fruit and more. The Bowl has a continuous curve that is in constant contact with the blades for efficient cutting, and the rim serves as a grip f... |
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Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller, Brushed-Silver $50.00 Guests arriving unexpectedly? Chill up to six cans or one bottle of wine in just minutes with this rapid cooler. All that's required is a tray or two of ice cubes, some water, the beverage containers, and a push of a button. A can of pop or beer chills from room temperature to 43 degree F in just one minute; the extra-chill setting takes it right down to 34 degrees F. A bottle of wine (the machine... |
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KitchenArt 80080-A Elite Carousel, 8 Auto Measure Jars Without Spices, White $13.25 Select - A - Spice Carousel with 8 Spices. On your countertop, inside your cabinet or mounted under your cupboards... where ever you decide to use it, this spinning Spice Rack is a great way to get organized in the kitchen! Includes 8 different spices with Auto-Measure dial that dispenses spice in 1/4 tsp. amounts. Kitchen organization with flavor: Can be double stacked with a second Carousel; Com... |
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Tournament Poker: No Limit Texas Hold'em $1.00 Tournament Poker: No Limit Texas Hold'Em lets you practice your tournament skills and experience what the pros do. Whether you play at a friendly local poker night, a card room in Vegas or the World Series of Poker, this is the game you need!... |
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