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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: Hilarysmum on March 23, 2009, 12:00:13 pm

Title: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 23, 2009, 12:00:13 pm

I posted this on another part of the forum then realised it was off topic so have moved it to here.

my friend has made a spinning wheel utilising an old bicycle wheel and some blocks of wood.  Works quite well, she is knitting up the wool she has spun.  If anyone is interested can ask her to post details.

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: MrRee on March 23, 2009, 06:57:14 pm

Oh go on then,let's see a pic. I have a spare tyre or two I can use!.... Ree

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 24, 2009, 07:06:59 am

This may take a few days but will do.  As there have been many requests on various forums for spinning wheels could you have a go at making some proper ones for sale Mr Ree?

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: MrRee on March 24, 2009, 08:31:17 am

Ummmm   once I've finished building the 14ft kayak in my loft!  I'll have a look around for some plans and see if my limited skills match what's needed.... Ree

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 24, 2009, 09:54:44 am

Thats good.  New cottage industry.  How are you going to get the kayak from the loft to the water?

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: MrRee on March 24, 2009, 11:07:52 am

The only way is out through the window,down three storeys and on to the roof of the Landy. I just need to find a shallow lake to test-paddle it first,before heading out to sea.
 Oh,and can we call it Longere Industry....... Cottage Industry reminds me too much of George Michael    ;D

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel plug plug
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on March 24, 2009, 01:03:04 pm

lol
don't forget you can buy them on ebay or checking out my parents site

plug http://www.timbertopswheels.co.uk/ (http://www.timbertopswheels.co.uk/) plug

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 25, 2009, 07:24:01 am

Great idea but the dreaded postage makes it so expensive.

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 25, 2009, 07:26:18 am

MrRee dont you know anyone with a small lake or large pond near you?  We are the proud owners of a rowing boat which one day (and I have waited many years for this) one day, OH is going to repair and take me for a trip around our duck pond. 

The idea is to steal all the eggs the ducks lay on the Island.  Going to be one very big and smelly omelette when it finally happens.b   ::)

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on March 27, 2009, 10:04:39 am

you could make a hoilday of it and always visit lol , smallholders shows on soon

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Hilarysmum on March 27, 2009, 11:30:55 am

 :)

Title: Re: Cheap spinning wheel
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on March 27, 2009, 12:46:35 pm

i got it sussed !!

france to holland then to rosyth, rosyth to  clackmanan to hire Anna (dogandjo) campervan (and visit all the locals) then travel down to mid wales to smallholder show buy wheel and supplies (lol) travel back to clackmannan drop of campervan then take all supplies back to rosyth, rosyth to holland then travel back to france

sorted !!!!!
Linz

(possible has flaws in it lol)