Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I convert a Single Treadle Matchless to a Double Treadle?
If your spinning wheel is in good condition, it can be converted to a double treadle. Actual shipping charges for shipping your wheel back to...
Why is it hard to treadle my Matchless or Schacht-Reeves spinning wheel?
The Matchless and Schacht-Reeves wheels have solid wood drive wheels. The Sidekick, Flatiron, and Ladybug have nylon drive wheels, which are significantly lighter. It takes...
How has the Matchless spinning wheel changed?
We introduced the Matchless spinning wheel in 1987, with a single treadle. In 1996, we began making double treadle wheels. The treadles rested on a...
How and when did the mother-of-all change on the Ladybug and Matchless?
We improved the mother-of-all (MOA) on the Ladybug and Matchless in early 2012. Updated MOAs for both wheels have a groove in the top to hold...
Caring for Your Spinning Wheel
Try to keep the wheel in a dry, moderate climate. Try to avoid temperature extremes (i.e. keep out of direct sunlight and really damp and...