Frequently Asked Questions
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General Spinning Wheel Troubleshooting
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...
How do I replace a wood part if Schacht doesn't make it anymore?
Look for a nearby woodworker or woodworking guild. Take the part(s) to them for a consultation—it's usually not hard to make replicas.
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 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...