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General Spinning Wheel Troubleshooting

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...

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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....

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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...

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My 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...

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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...

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