Wheels abound
May 28th, 2005 at 10:08 pm (spinning)
It’s taken me forever, but I finally got a picture of my new wheel:
I keep my wheels up on a short bookcase thing, so the kids can’t bang on it and play with it. Funnily enough, they could both probably pull them down on their heads, but somehow having the wheels up here prevents them from even thinking about doing that! I think Katie has once or twice pushed on the treadles, or tried to move the wheel; but the scolding she got was enough to deter her from attempting it again.
On the left is my new wheel, the Lendrum. On the right, the Schacht. It is interesting to me to look at them side by side like this. You can see how much leaner the Lendrum looks. It’s a maple wood instead of oak so the color is lighter too. The orafice on the Lendrum is actually highter than that on the Schacht, which really suprised me. It doesn’t bother me either way.
Things I like about each wheel:
Ledrum: lightweight, can transport it easier, bobbins are easier to get on and off. Simpler overall, Accessories are cheaper, like extra bobbins, different whorls/flyers.
Schacht: Treadles like a dream. Pretty smooth feel to it. Solid. Doesn’t move at all while spinning on it. Much more adjustable. Can switch between scotch tension and double drive.
I was originally saying I’d sell my Schacht to pay for the Lendrum. Not having gotten the credit card bill yet for the Lendrum, I’m thinking I might keep them both. I will use the Lendrum when I need a wheel away from home; but still enjoy the Schacht at home.
Debbie said,
May 30th, 2005 at 2:35 am
Have you seen my Lendrum? I’ll bring it along one of these days, just so we can put them side by side and see the way the maple changes. Mine is about eight years old and much more honey colored.