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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How do I adjust the rear bearing on my Sidekick?
You'll need a #2 Phillips screwdriver. With the flyer assembly installed, make sure the front and rear maidens are vertical and pushed against their stops. Secure the maidens with the...
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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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Sidekick Troubleshooting
Clunking sound while spinning counterclockwise If you have an older Sidekick (pre-2016), some wooden hubs were prone to detach from the nylon drive wheel. In some cases the glue failed...
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How do I fold the Sidekick and put it in the bag?
The Sidekick bag was designed to fit your wheel perfectly and snugly inside. There is only one correct way to insert your Sidekick into the bag. After folding up your...
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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 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...