Monthly Archives: June 2024

Yarn Bowls

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

Last but not least today is our Yarn Bowls. They come in three different sizes, small, medium and large. Yarn bowls are made from a variety of woods including, but not limited to, Big Leaf Maple, Cherry, Oak or Black … Continue reading →

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Ring Distaves and Nostepinnes

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

Tools no spinner should be without. Ring Distaves and Nostepinnes. There is a great post by Kim McKenna about Nostepinnes on her site. Check it out here! While you’re there, have a look around. There is a ton of stuff … Continue reading →

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Drop Spindles and Cups

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

Now, moving on to the Supported Spindles. Like the drop spindles, the whorls are all balanced prior to assembly and the finish is a friction polish. The “nub” or point that supports the spindle is typically the end grain of … Continue reading →

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Drop Spindles

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Ed Pretty

As promised the new spinning tools! Lets start with the Drop Spindles. Wood is not a homogenous material, so by nature it has varying densities throughout. The handmade hooks are fashioned from stainless steel with the ends deburred after cutting … Continue reading →

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Tools for Fiber Artists

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Ed Pretty

Recently I was asked by a fiber artist to make drop spindles. I had never heard of them before, so a little research was in order. My first impression – from photos – was that it was no more than … Continue reading →

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