General Spinning Wheel Troubleshooting
The flyer won’t turn. The poly or cotton drive band is not over the flyer whorl—set the drive band in a groove of the whorl. The cotton drive band is...
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Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
FAQs
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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 you will be added to...
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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 more treadling effort to set...
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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 metal treadle support. The mother-of-all...
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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 the spring and string; there's...
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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 cold climates). Do not use...
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My spinning wheel bobbins are noisy—how do I fix?
To fix noisy bobbins use white grease lubricant (available at most hardware stores). Place the bobbin on the flyer shaft. Then place a small amount of white grease on either...
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Where do I find the serial number on my spinning wheel and what does it mean?
Each Schacht-Reeves wheel has a unique sequential number. It's found on the brass nameplate on the base. For our other spinning wheels, the serial number indicates the date we built...
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How do I fix wobbly treadles on an old-style Matchless Spinning Wheel?
See our video for this situation.
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How do I oil a spinning wheel flyer?
See your wheel's assembly manual or watch this video demonstration.
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How do I replace the drive band on my spinning wheel?
You can purchase drive bands for all Schacht spinning wheels here. Schacht-Reeves: See the assembly manual or watch this video. Matchless: See the assembly manual or watch this video. ...
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Do I need a bulky flyer to use a bulky bobbin? Do I need a bulky front maiden to use a bulky flyer?
To spin with a bulky bobbin, you need 3 bulky parts: a bulky bobbin, a bulky flyer, and the front maiden for your wheel. However, if you own more than...