I have another scotch tension video on my channel, but I recorded it over 2 years ago! I'm excited to have this updated video with a little spinning wheel history included! I hope this helps you spin your best yarn using your scotch tension, single drive spinning wheel! Happy spinning! 🧶💜😁
Thank you for very informative video. I am extremely new to this, and have yet to spin anything. I have a spinning wheel for have no idea what kind. But your explanation helps me understand a little more about what I need to do.
Hi eve, I’m 73 years old and have just ‘found’ spinning. Today I bought my very first wheel Ashford 70’s style. I am in New Zealand .mihi you so much for all your helpful tips .. I’m loving it so much.. like a duck to water. Before the wheel I was using homemade supported spindles made from oven baked clay.. love those also.. I’m hooked.. Lynda Marley 🤗
I'm from Brazil and since we dont have spinning wheels easily aveliable I had to make my own with some scrap wood. I decided to go with the scotch tension due to its versatility, and i've been able to learn how to spin! It was a great quarantine project for 2020
I have an Ashford double drive traditional spinning wheel that I received for my 21st birthday, I'm now 62 and she's still working well, albeit a little wobbly, but then again so am I! And yes she has a scotch tension system and it's a good system. I also have a schacht matchless that my aunt left me on her passing, which is a wonderful gift and a reminder of her, and it has a scotch tension. My other spinning wheels are electric, an Roberta eortal, Ashford jumbo, and a little eew nano which is wonderfully portable and works really well, it goes to group and guild meetings with me and if I travel else where, all these have scotch tension. Thank you for sharing your video it's very informative.
Hi, I am from Sweden and I am totally new to spinning! I have just bought a used Ashford traditional in almost perfekt shape, it just needed a maintenance kit, a new tension knob and a good rub with bees wax and it glowes! All in all it cost me 54 dollar! I gave 14 dollar for the spinning wheel!! it's almost unbelievable! Now I must learn how to use it, I am so excited! ☺
Hi, I'm Shirley Ian's wife. This is another excellent tutorial. You have a really clear and easy to understand way of explaining things. Thank you Evie.
A friend just loaned me his Ashford Flyer yesterday because he overheard me tell someone that I'd recently been given a HUGE bin full of beautiful, colorful carded wool by another friend's family whose mom had died. I have NO experience with a yarn unless it's already been crocheted or knitted, so I have no idea how to assess the yarn I make. However, I've always wanted to try spinning and now I've got a chance. Who knows where this will lead me? So glad I found you as a resource!🤩👍
Wow! I'm new to this, thankful that a fellow knitter sent me to your channel! I had no idea that the Ashford wheel didn't happen until 1940, it seems so much older than that!
I have a “new to me” Ashford Traditional...just brought her home today! She needs a good cleaning and then we’ll spend some time getting to know each other. I am SO excited about having my very own wheel and so glad I discovered your channel.
I decided to look at your video because I saw your wheel is the same era as mine. I bought mine in NZ in 1971. My Mum did a lot of spinning on it, and now I have it back and am about to spin again. I had forgotten about some of the setup details and your video was very helpful. Thank you.
I just acquired an Ashford Traditional from the 80s, and it has options for both scotch and double drive - neat to know that scotch is a modern invention!
I have two wheels Fricke with scotch tension, and an older Ashford Traditional, with scotch tension that was given to me. I purchased my Fricke as my first wheel. It was made locally by a man with the last name of Fricke. It's a very good wheel, but it's modern look isn't as appealing to me as the Ashford Traditional. I hope to spin at a Renaissance fair some day with my Ashford Traditional!
I have two wheels and they couldn't be more different. The first one is a Scout Ladybug. She likes to go places with me and we often talk about things while we are out and about. Her favorite fiber is dense wool. The second wheel is an Ashford traditional, and she is my homebody. She likes to sit in the same area where all the hand crafting is going on. Her favorite fiber is everything she can get her flyer on. She is a more stately lady who enjoys being my companion with a small pot of Lady Grey tea to the side.
What a great tutorial video! Thank you! Your explanation is PERFECT for all levels of learners. Well done. I will be recommending your videos to new spinners in our Guild. Thank you!
I did not know how it how it got it's name. Thank you for explaining that. I always assumed it was just people calling something Scottish scotch. There used to be a store near here run by a Scottish gentleman that sold stuff from his native country. One day I heard him him exclaim, "No! Scotch is what ye drink. Scottish is what ye are." I haven't gotten the two confused since.
Haha! Well, I'm glad I got it all figured out now too. I always wondered how "scotch tension" came about because traditionally, Scottish wheels are double drive. Next I'll have to figure out how we ended up with "Irish tension"!
Used to have an Ashford Traveller which I rescued from a bush. It went to live with a friend some years back and we subsequently lost contact. So I'm on the lookout for another wheel as there are a lot of sheep around here 😊
Thank for this great explanation on the brake band. I just purchased on older wheel just like yours and the brake band is broken…I now know how to fix it!
I’m shopping for my first wheel and am trying to learn everything I can in order to make the right choice. I don’t want a “beginner” wheel that I’ll outgrow in 6 months because I am struggling to just afford this one so I want the wheel to be somewhat flexible in its set up and what kinds of yarn I want to spin. This video helped me understand a lot so thank you!
Aha - now I understand my frustration when going from my spindles to my new Ashford e-spinner! The fibre was ripping right out of my hands, and I couldn't find any information in the materials that came with the spinner. So it's been consigned to it's bag for a year. Now I think I may know why it was misbehaving - thank you!
I've wanted to try spinning for a while, and just recently ordered an EEW 6.0. I know if I stick with spinning, I will eventually want a more traditional style treadle wheel. I'm especially attracted to the style of the Kromski Polonaise. My EEW hasn't even arrived yet, but I couldn't resist looking around at various treadle wheel options. Last night I spotted an Ashford Traditional wheel on an online marketplace site at a price I couldn't resist. It needs a flyer, but otherwise appears to be in great shape. From Ashford's timeline, its tension knob and wheel spokes suggest it's from around 1981, but it has the older twist to release style rear bobbin bearing. I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin.
I have lots of entertainment spinning on my Ashford single drive scotch tension wheel....I think today is the first time I have gotten close to a good yarn and now I'm hoping to keep going and craft some lovely knitting and weaving woolen yarn
Just bought a Lendrum DT(thru your Woolery link) since I didn't win Gail. 😊 Your recommendation video was great. I'm loving the scotch tension and my new wheel! I'm learning so much from you! - Michele
I watched your first video some time ago and learned a lot. This second video has even more “ aha” moments. To be fair I now have more experience since Watching the first video so my pre-loaded brain really resonated with this video. Thanks for taking the time to update. My Spinolution Pollywog is a Scotch tensioned wheel.
yep. Twisting but no take up. Problem identified. Thank you! Have let my spinning wheel intimidate me for 6 months now. This week I'm going to find a way to spin and create my first skein. Wish me luck!
I have Little Loretta a Kromski Prelude and she has Scotch Tension!I love the ease of switching up bobbins, hardly have any fits usually with her. Currently I have her resting before my next spin for socks since I'm knitting away on my sweater still, and have a pair of socks planned for my little girl and probably some for the new baby coming soon. I miss Vlogmas! I used to turn it on and listen while I spun up some fiber.
OMG thank you so much, I just received a s/h single drive traditional Ashford wheel and had my first go spinning yesterday. I was struggling massively with this but didn’t know how to fix. Now I can’t wait to try again.
I have an Ashford, no idea what sort! I worked out that the knob adjusted the tension but your video has helped me to see how to adjust correctly. Now I just need to find out what the ither knob is for. Thanks for another really clear and instructive video.
I just purchased my first spinning wheel: an Ashford Kiwi 3. I’m already pretty good with making beautiful yarn on my drop spindle, and so I thought I’d be spinning on my Kiwi within minutes of setting it up. Nope! An hour in, and I was super frustrated and had no idea what I was doing wrong. I watched your video and you explained exactly what I needed to do to get my tension right… and now I am spinning yarn! I also understand the mechanics of my wheel better as well. Thank you SO much!
My exact experience as well! I was so disappointing when I realized that, not only was I unable to produce yarn as nice as on my drop spindle… I wasn’t able to make yarn at all. My fiber kept breaking or it wouldn’t do anything at all. This video really helped when I first watched it months ago.I also have a new Ashford Kiwi 3, and I use it almost every day.
@@JillianEve we have a small house it doesn't take up hardly any room and folds under the bed when not in use. I wouldn't be able to have a traditional wheel. I 100% suggest it.
Thank you Evie for your lovely video, I love in New Zealand with my Ashford spinning wheel (and now my Ashford loom... both of which were second hand and are working great with minor age related repairs). Thank you for all your videos
Thank you, i've got a Ashford travller and I am so embrassed at my spinners and weavers guild , I am just not getting it at all but will keep on trying , your videos are very informative .....love from Oz down under
Hi! I'm late to this video, but so grateful. Got out my Ashford traditional (I think) yesterday and couldn't remember exactly how the tension and drive band work together. After messing up one bobbin I decided to look for help. Thanks to you, I'm back on track. Will be checking out your other videos as I go along.
I just bought my wheel yesterday and I am a beginner spinner (100%). I have an Ashford with the same Scotch system that you just demonstrated. This was a very helpful video. Going to find more from you! Thanks.
I have a Ashford Traveler and a Schacht Ladybug.......love the scotch on the Lady.....The older Traveler is a bit more of a challenge, adjusting the scotch is a bit more persnickety, but, but the harder part is that it is a single treadle. Thinking of converting to a double..... Thank you for the input as to troubleshooting.
Wow, @JillianEve. Thanks for the link to this video! I believe you’re absolutely correct. It definitely looks like it might be a scotch tension system and an Ashford. Also, I turned it upside-down trying to figure out exactly what it was last week and it has the name of (probably) the original owner. “Moore 1980” is badly carved into the wood on the bottom of the treadle. So, I have gathered that my friend bought this wheel used. It’s very pretty: finished and has tole painted flowers and vines on the drive wheel. I believe a subsequent (or same, idk) owner might have done that because she signed her work! “Liz ‘81” on the back of the drive wheel! Although, in playing around with the thing, there’s only 1 knob on this wheel and it adjusts the tension of the drive wheel/flier! On either side of the “stand” the maidens are on there’s a metal loop (closest to the drive wheel) and and metal hook on the other side. It *is* a single drive wheel, though. If you don’t have the drive band attached to the flier, you can completely flip it off to the side - there are hinges on it! The maidens actually twist somewhat and I’m pretty sure they’re *NOT* supposed to do that, either. They have to be just right or the flier falls right off! I’ve just been practicing my treadleing, which is how I know this.
Yay, I'm so glad it helped! The maiden in the front should be solid, but the one in the back might need to turn a little to get the bobbin on and off. You can tighten them up underneath with a screwdriver. Happy spinning! 🧶💜🐑
I am a brand new spinner and I just love your videos. They are so helpful! I’m spinning on an Ashford Joy, on loan from a friend, and I believe my take up issues are do to the tension. Thank you for these tips. I can’t wait to see if I can resolve at least some of my issues.
Thanks for another informative video. I have a Hansen mini spinner that uses Scotch tension and a Kromski Symphony that I use in double drive. They're both great but on the whole I prefer the "set it and forget it" ease of double drive and the very light tension that allows fine spinning.
I always knew Ashford was New Zealand company (very proud (Kiwi) New Zealander) here,but I didn't know they invented Scotch Tension 🥝😊. I have 2 Ashford Traditionals and 1 Mecchia
I have a kromski. It does have scotch tension. I experience a lot of trouble with take-up and too much twist in my yarn. 🥴 I also have an antique wheel, it is double drive. I googled how to put the drive band on it and found you! ☺️ I'm excited to start spinning on it.🤞the twist comes out more relaxed on this wheel 🙌
I don't have a wheel YET. I am just starting out and I will be starting on a drop spindle when it arrives. But I am planning on getting a wheel. I have been watching a bunch of different learning to spin video and wow you are a very good teacher. Teachers are a bit like wheels. Different teachers work better for different students. I think you and I are a good match. Depending on my overtime this year I may get a wheel this spring or even next spring. I'm hoping for lots of OT and this spring. When I buy it will most likely be thru Paradice Fiber and I will let them know you and other vloggers mention them in your videos. I believe in giving credit. It helps all concerned.
Thank you so much Evie, I just purchased an older Ashford single drive wheel and have found your videos so valuable! I now know what type if spinning wheel I have!.
I have a Ashford Kiwi 2 and I have a hard time with the tension. Either it doesn’t take it in or something else is going on. Thank you for all your videos. I find them helpful even in my moment of frustration🥰🤗
I am really curious to try Scotch tension. Louet gives me irish tension here, but sometimes I feel locked into 1. thicker yarn, 2. thicker fibres and 3. using the biggest whorls all the time. So yes a video on irish tension would also be scrumptious especially if there are hack and tricks to overcome my 1 2 3 ^ up there! You are awesome and so gifted at teaching us! Yah!
I have an Ashford Scholar Mark 1 A bare bones no frills wheel. Love her. Her name is Imogen. Irish Tension. I enjoyed the included history on the use of the word scotch. Looking forward to the next installment.
Eve, thank you so much for such clear explanations. Just started spinning again. I have 2 wheels....scotch tension & double band. But am having great trouble with both. It could be the rolags I trying to spin, a mix of wool & silk which seems to have very short fibres. I’ll apply the info you’ve just given me on tension & setup & see if I achieve a better result. Thank you, thank you! From Australia in lockdown!!!
I'm sorry you are having trouble. If you are working with a double drive, I also have a video covering that in detail. If you want extra help to get you going, I also teach one on one lessons through Zoom. If you are interested, you can send an email to Evie@JillianEve.com Happy spinning!
I have a Ladybug that is scotch tension but with the option to set up a double drive. I have never used it this way but have been thinking about giving it a try sometime soon. I love my wheel, even more so since getting the bulky flyer and bobbin and lazy kate.
I’m currently renting an Ashford wheel (after learning on a Louet wheel) and struggled a lot with the tension- thanks so much for this informative video!
Thank you Evie. You are a natural teacher. I found an antique ashford traditional just like yours. I am a brand new spinner. I was so grateful to see your video on restoration. Is there any place to get an owners manual for a 1965- 70 wheel?
Still waiting on my ashford. Ordered in December. Should be here late February. I’m still working on spindling. Getting better with Turkish spindle than top whirl
I have an ashford traditional scotch tension and a norwegian wheel wich is a double drive. The Norwegian wheel is beautiful.But I prefer the ashford to work with.
I have a kiwi3, only got it last August so I have nothing to compare it to other than my drop spindles but I do love it! I love that it's not overly complicated and it's quick to get started.
I have a Minstrel so I can use either scotch tension or double drive. For the first couple of years, I only used double drive, but I've been learning to love scotch tension as well.
I have a modern castle wheel. Modern used in the loosest of terms (wink), it was saved from an attic after a lifetime of collecting dust. I have only spun up a few skeins so far but I love it.
I have two Scotch tension wheels, an Ashford Joy and a Merlin Tree Roadbug. I also have a double drive vintage wheel. I do love the scotch tension best.
I have a Spinolution Pollywog (Kermit!) which uses Scotch tension - with an actual block that provides drag on the bobbin so I really liked your explanation and it made sense that it is still the same thing! Kind of cool. I just ordered a Spinolution King Bee and I can't wait for "Mr. Benson" to arrive!!
I have another scotch tension video on my channel, but I recorded it over 2 years ago! I'm excited to have this updated video with a little spinning wheel history included! I hope this helps you spin your best yarn using your scotch tension, single drive spinning wheel! Happy spinning! 🧶💜😁
Is it linked?
I have watched that one but now that I am doing your classes it clicked this time
I got my spring today. Too scared to mess up my fluff now that i finally understand double drive lol
Evie, you are so brilliant!!! I am so grateful for all the videos you've posted. 💕 Thank you so very much!!
Thank you for very informative video. I am extremely new to this, and have yet to spin anything. I have a spinning wheel for have no idea what kind. But your explanation helps me understand a little more about what I need to do.
Hi eve, I’m 73 years old and have just ‘found’ spinning. Today I bought my very first wheel Ashford 70’s style. I am in New Zealand .mihi you so much for all your helpful tips .. I’m loving it so much.. like a duck to water.
Before the wheel I was using homemade supported spindles made from oven baked clay.. love those also..
I’m hooked.. Lynda Marley 🤗
Hey, I just got my first wheel too, and it's an Ashford, 1975 style!
I'm from Brazil and since we dont have spinning wheels easily aveliable I had to make my own with some scrap wood. I decided to go with the scotch tension due to its versatility, and i've been able to learn how to spin! It was a great quarantine project for 2020
Wow amazing are you still spinning?
@@kasandramckenna3250 Yeah I still do it some times!
I have an Ashford double drive traditional spinning wheel that I received for my 21st birthday, I'm now 62 and she's still working well, albeit a little wobbly, but then again so am I! And yes she has a scotch tension system and it's a good system. I also have a schacht matchless that my aunt left me on her passing, which is a wonderful gift and a reminder of her, and it has a scotch tension. My other spinning wheels are electric, an Roberta eortal, Ashford jumbo, and a little eew nano which is wonderfully portable and works really well, it goes to group and guild meetings with me and if I travel else where, all these have scotch tension. Thank you for sharing your video it's very informative.
Hi, I am from Sweden and I am totally new to spinning! I have just bought a used Ashford traditional in almost perfekt shape, it just needed a maintenance kit, a new tension knob and a good rub with bees wax and it glowes! All in all it cost me 54 dollar! I gave 14 dollar for the spinning wheel!! it's almost unbelievable! Now I must learn how to use it, I am so excited! ☺
Hi, I'm Shirley Ian's wife. This is another excellent tutorial. You have a really clear and easy to understand way of explaining things. Thank you Evie.
A friend just loaned me his Ashford Flyer yesterday because he overheard me tell someone that I'd recently been given a HUGE bin full of beautiful, colorful carded wool by another friend's family whose mom had died. I have NO experience with a yarn unless it's already been crocheted or knitted, so I have no idea how to assess the yarn I make. However, I've always wanted to try spinning and now I've got a chance. Who knows where this will lead me? So glad I found you as a resource!🤩👍
Wow! I'm new to this, thankful that a fellow knitter sent me to your channel! I had no idea that the Ashford wheel didn't happen until 1940, it seems so much older than that!
K you for your easy-to-follow instructions. Thay helped my wife and I get her wheel running. I also appreciated the etymology lesson.
Just what I needed. Day of with my spinner and I knew it was the tension but NOT how to solve it.
😊 thanks.
I have a “new to me” Ashford Traditional...just brought her home today! She needs a good cleaning and then we’ll spend some time getting to know each other. I am SO excited about having my very own wheel and so glad I discovered your channel.
I decided to look at your video because I saw your wheel is the same era as mine. I bought mine in NZ in 1971. My Mum did a lot of spinning on it, and now I have it back and am about to spin again. I had forgotten about some of the setup details and your video was very helpful. Thank you.
I have an Ashford Traveller, therefore Scotch tension! Love your videos 🥰
Thanks, you're a life saver for new spinners!
I just acquired an Ashford Traditional from the 80s, and it has options for both scotch and double drive - neat to know that scotch is a modern invention!
So happy I've found you your a great teacher ... I'm looking for my 1st beginner lifetime spinning wheel ....
I have two wheels Fricke with scotch tension, and an older Ashford Traditional, with scotch tension that was given to me. I purchased my Fricke as my first wheel. It was made locally by a man with the last name of Fricke. It's a very good wheel, but it's modern look isn't as appealing to me as the Ashford Traditional. I hope to spin at a Renaissance fair some day with my Ashford Traditional!
I have two wheels and they couldn't be more different. The first one is a Scout Ladybug. She likes to go places with me and we often talk about things while we are out and about. Her favorite fiber is dense wool.
The second wheel is an Ashford traditional, and she is my homebody. She likes to sit in the same area where all the hand crafting is going on. Her favorite fiber is everything she can get her flyer on. She is a more stately lady who enjoys being my companion with a small pot of Lady Grey tea to the side.
Have an Ashford wheel and I found this video so helpful. Thank you.
Hi Ma'am, I really liked your teaching. Awesome and excellent tutorial!!
What a great tutorial video! Thank you! Your explanation is PERFECT for all levels of learners. Well done. I will be recommending your videos to new spinners in our Guild. Thank you!
I did not know how it how it got it's name. Thank you for explaining that. I always assumed it was just people calling something Scottish scotch. There used to be a store near here run by a Scottish gentleman that sold stuff from his native country. One day I heard him him exclaim, "No! Scotch is what ye drink. Scottish is what ye are." I haven't gotten the two confused since.
Haha! Well, I'm glad I got it all figured out now too. I always wondered how "scotch tension" came about because traditionally, Scottish wheels are double drive. Next I'll have to figure out how we ended up with "Irish tension"!
Yup, that's what I always say to people. Scotch is a drink. I'm also Scottish. 😃 🏴
Ashford Traveler- Scotch tension system - really like wheel and tension design...Lucy
I have a Ashford traveller spinning wheel and love the scotch tension
Used to have an Ashford Traveller which I rescued from a bush. It went to live with a friend some years back and we subsequently lost contact. So I'm on the lookout for another wheel as there are a lot of sheep around here 😊
Thank for this great explanation on the brake band. I just purchased on older wheel just like yours and the brake band is broken…I now know how to fix it!
I’m shopping for my first wheel and am trying to learn everything I can in order to make the right choice. I don’t want a “beginner” wheel that I’ll outgrow in 6 months because I am struggling to just afford this one so I want the wheel to be somewhat flexible in its set up and what kinds of yarn I want to spin. This video helped me understand a lot so thank you!
Aha - now I understand my frustration when going from my spindles to my new Ashford e-spinner! The fibre was ripping right out of my hands, and I couldn't find any information in the materials that came with the spinner. So it's been consigned to it's bag for a year. Now I think I may know why it was misbehaving - thank you!
I'm so glad to help! Happy spinning! 🧶❤😊
I've wanted to try spinning for a while, and just recently ordered an EEW 6.0. I know if I stick with spinning, I will eventually want a more traditional style treadle wheel. I'm especially attracted to the style of the Kromski Polonaise. My EEW hasn't even arrived yet, but I couldn't resist looking around at various treadle wheel options. Last night I spotted an Ashford Traditional wheel on an online marketplace site at a price I couldn't resist. It needs a flyer, but otherwise appears to be in great shape. From Ashford's timeline, its tension knob and wheel spokes suggest it's from around 1981, but it has the older twist to release style rear bobbin bearing. I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin.
I have lots of entertainment spinning on my Ashford single drive scotch tension wheel....I think today is the first time I have gotten close to a good yarn and now I'm hoping to keep going and craft some lovely knitting and weaving woolen yarn
I have both, but tend to use the scotch the most. I have five wheels and have restored them all. I love my wheels.🙂❤️
Wow, 5 restored wheels? That's amazing! 💜🧶
Thank you so much for your great explanation! It was very helpful. I´m from Spain and I´ve a Joy 2 Ashford Spinning Wheel and I,m a beginner.😍😍😍
Hola! Happy spinning! 😊🧶💖
I'm brand new and have the same wheel you're using in the video. Very helpful.
Just bought a Lendrum DT(thru your Woolery link) since I didn't win Gail. 😊 Your recommendation video was great. I'm loving the scotch tension and my new wheel! I'm learning so much from you! - Michele
I'm so glad you love your new wheel! Happy spinning!
I watched your first video some time ago and learned a lot. This second video has even more “ aha” moments. To be fair I now have more experience since Watching the first video so my pre-loaded brain really resonated with this video. Thanks for taking the time to update. My Spinolution Pollywog is a Scotch tensioned wheel.
Glad it was helpful! It's so cool how our brains pick things up and make more connections with experience and time. Happy spinning! 💜🧶🐑
Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to spinning, and I love it. This is so helpful.
yep. Twisting but no take up. Problem identified. Thank you! Have let my spinning wheel intimidate me for 6 months now. This week I'm going to find a way to spin and create my first skein. Wish me luck!
I have an Ashford traditional and I love it! Thanks for explaining scotch tension!
Perfect! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 💜🧶
I have Little Loretta a Kromski Prelude and she has Scotch Tension!I love the ease of switching up bobbins, hardly have any fits usually with her. Currently I have her resting before my next spin for socks since I'm knitting away on my sweater still, and have a pair of socks planned for my little girl and probably some for the new baby coming soon. I miss Vlogmas! I used to turn it on and listen while I spun up some fiber.
How exciting! A new baby, congratulations! Happy knitting and spinning! 💜🧶
OMG thank you so much, I just received a s/h single drive traditional Ashford wheel and had my first go spinning yesterday. I was struggling massively with this but didn’t know how to fix. Now I can’t wait to try again.
I have an Ashford, no idea what sort! I worked out that the knob adjusted the tension but your video has helped me to see how to adjust correctly.
Now I just need to find out what the ither knob is for.
Thanks for another really clear and instructive video.
I just purchased my first spinning wheel: an Ashford Kiwi 3. I’m already pretty good with making beautiful yarn on my drop spindle, and so I thought I’d be spinning on my Kiwi within minutes of setting it up. Nope! An hour in, and I was super frustrated and had no idea what I was doing wrong. I watched your video and you explained exactly what I needed to do to get my tension right… and now I am spinning yarn! I also understand the mechanics of my wheel better as well. Thank you SO much!
My exact experience as well! I was so disappointing when I realized that, not only was I unable to produce yarn as nice as on my drop spindle… I wasn’t able to make yarn at all. My fiber kept breaking or it wouldn’t do anything at all. This video really helped when I first watched it months ago.I also have a new Ashford Kiwi 3, and I use it almost every day.
I have an Ashford kiwi 3 and I love the simplicity of scotch tension. Love your videos too!
Hi Evie I have a vintage Ashford traveller with Scotch tension and love it.
I always wondered why I have to adjust the tension throughout the spin. Wonderful insights as always!
Glad it was helpful! 💜🧶
I have spinolution wheels. I they are also a scotch tensioning system, but they use a tensioning block with felt on the end.
Revisiting spinning after a couple od decades break. You've completely solved my problem with the tension. many thanks from a happy New Zealander!
I have a schacht sidekick with a scotch tention. I absolutely love it!
I would love to spin on a Sidekick! Everyone I know who has tried one has loved it!
@@JillianEve we have a small house it doesn't take up hardly any room and folds under the bed when not in use. I wouldn't be able to have a traditional wheel. I 100% suggest it.
Thank you Evie for your lovely video, I love in New Zealand with my Ashford spinning wheel (and now my Ashford loom... both of which were second hand and are working great with minor age related repairs).
Thank you for all your videos
I have an Ashford Kiwi 2, and I’m still considering myself to be pretty new to spinning. This video is very helpful! Thank you!
You are really good at explaining things. Thank you!
Thank you, i've got a Ashford travller and I am so embrassed at my spinners and weavers guild , I am just not getting it at all but will keep on trying , your videos are very informative .....love from Oz down under
Hi! I'm late to this video, but so grateful. Got out my Ashford traditional (I think) yesterday and couldn't remember exactly how the tension and drive band work together. After messing up one bobbin I decided to look for help. Thanks to you, I'm back on track. Will be checking out your other videos as I go along.
Ashford traveler here. Yes scotch tension. Only wheel I know.
I love the look of the Traveler too! Happy spinning! 💖
I just bought my wheel yesterday and I am a beginner spinner (100%). I have an Ashford with the same Scotch system that you just demonstrated. This was a very helpful video. Going to find more from you! Thanks.
Happy spinning! 💖🐏🧶😀
Such a clear explanation!
I have a Ashford Traveler and a Schacht Ladybug.......love the scotch on the Lady.....The older Traveler is a bit more of a challenge, adjusting the scotch is a bit more persnickety, but, but the harder part is that it is a single treadle. Thinking of converting to a double..... Thank you for the input as to troubleshooting.
Mine is an ashford traditional, I love your videos for learning how to use it
I had gotten away from using scotch tension but am going to give it another go after watching this! You rock!
Wow, @JillianEve. Thanks for the link to this video! I believe you’re absolutely correct. It definitely looks like it might be a scotch tension system and an Ashford. Also, I turned it upside-down trying to figure out exactly what it was last week and it has the name of (probably) the original owner. “Moore 1980” is badly carved into the wood on the bottom of the treadle. So, I have gathered that my friend bought this wheel used. It’s very pretty: finished and has tole painted flowers and vines on the drive wheel. I believe a subsequent (or same, idk) owner might have done that because she signed her work! “Liz ‘81” on the back of the drive wheel!
Although, in playing around with the thing, there’s only 1 knob on this wheel and it adjusts the tension of the drive wheel/flier! On either side of the “stand” the maidens are on there’s a metal loop (closest to the drive wheel) and and metal hook on the other side. It *is* a single drive wheel, though. If you don’t have the drive band attached to the flier, you can completely flip it off to the side - there are hinges on it! The maidens actually twist somewhat and I’m pretty sure they’re *NOT* supposed to do that, either. They have to be just right or the flier falls right off! I’ve just been practicing my treadleing, which is how I know this.
Yay, I'm so glad it helped! The maiden in the front should be solid, but the one in the back might need to turn a little to get the bobbin on and off. You can tighten them up underneath with a screwdriver. Happy spinning! 🧶💜🐑
I am a brand new spinner and I just love your videos. They are so helpful! I’m spinning on an Ashford Joy, on loan from a friend, and I believe my take up issues are do to the tension. Thank you for these tips. I can’t wait to see if I can resolve at least some of my issues.
I have the same Ashford Traditional that you do, but I think mine is a bit newer. It is my only wheel and it works great for all my spinning.
It really is an awesome spinning wheel! 💜🧶
Thanks for another informative video. I have a Hansen mini spinner that uses Scotch tension and a Kromski Symphony that I use in double drive. They're both great but on the whole I prefer the "set it and forget it" ease of double drive and the very light tension that allows fine spinning.
I always knew Ashford was New Zealand company (very proud (Kiwi) New Zealander) here,but I didn't know they invented Scotch Tension 🥝😊. I have 2 Ashford Traditionals and 1 Mecchia
Yay, New Zealand!!!🥝💖 I would love to visit New Zealand! Maybe someday... 💖
@@JillianEve We, but mostly I would love to have you.... Someday. 😷
I have a kromski. It does have scotch tension. I experience a lot of trouble with take-up and too much twist in my yarn. 🥴 I also have an antique wheel, it is double drive. I googled how to put the drive band on it and found you! ☺️ I'm excited to start spinning on it.🤞the twist comes out more relaxed on this wheel 🙌
I don't have a wheel YET. I am just starting out and I will be starting on a drop spindle when it arrives. But I am planning on getting a wheel. I have been watching a bunch of different learning to spin video and wow you are a very good teacher. Teachers are a bit like wheels. Different teachers work better for different students. I think you and I are a good match. Depending on my overtime this year I may get a wheel this spring or even next spring. I'm hoping for lots of OT and this spring. When I buy it will most likely be thru Paradice Fiber and I will let them know you and other vloggers mention them in your videos. I believe in giving credit. It helps all concerned.
You posted this the day I started trying to spin with Iris, my wheel with scotch tension! This helped clear up a lot of my questions. Thank you!
Your video was very helpful - thanks. I’m spinning on an Ashford Kiwi 2 that I recently bought
Excellent.
So much information.
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I'm a rank beginner and I own an Ashford traditional. We will see if this video helps!! I hope so.
Thank you so much Evie, I just purchased an older Ashford single drive wheel and have found your videos so valuable! I now know what type if spinning wheel I have!.
Thank you for this interesting video. Even after spinning for years I had no idea of the origin of the word "Scotch" tension! I love old words.
Me too! 😁🧶💖🤓
I have a Ashford Kiwi 2 and I have a hard time with the tension. Either it doesn’t take it in or something else is going on. Thank you for all your videos. I find them helpful even in my moment of frustration🥰🤗
I am really curious to try Scotch tension. Louet gives me irish tension here, but sometimes I feel locked into 1. thicker yarn, 2. thicker fibres and 3. using the biggest whorls all the time. So yes a video on irish tension would also be scrumptious especially if there are hack and tricks to overcome my 1 2 3 ^ up there! You are awesome and so gifted at teaching us! Yah!
I have an Ashford Scholar Mark 1 A bare bones no frills wheel. Love her. Her name is Imogen. Irish Tension. I enjoyed the included history on the use of the word scotch. Looking forward to the next installment.
Eve, thank you so much for such clear explanations. Just started spinning again. I have 2 wheels....scotch tension & double band. But am having great trouble with both. It could be the rolags I trying to spin, a mix of wool & silk which seems to have very short fibres. I’ll apply the info you’ve just given me on tension & setup & see if I achieve a better result. Thank you, thank you! From Australia in lockdown!!!
I'm sorry you are having trouble. If you are working with a double drive, I also have a video covering that in detail. If you want extra help to get you going, I also teach one on one lessons through Zoom. If you are interested, you can send an email to Evie@JillianEve.com Happy spinning!
I have a Kromski Minstriel and it allows me to do single or double drive. I have never tried the single, maybe next project I will 🤔
I have a Ladybug that is scotch tension but with the option to set up a double drive. I have never used it this way but have been thinking about giving it a try sometime soon. I love my wheel, even more so since getting the bulky flyer and bobbin and lazy kate.
Ladybugs are awesome wheels! Happy spinning! 🐞💖
Very informative. Thanks
Awesome!!! I TOTALLY got it this time!! Now for Irish tension.... 🤔
Haha, right!?!? If you read older spinning books, Irish tension is referred to as German tension, so I really think some research is in order!
I’m currently renting an Ashford wheel (after learning on a Louet wheel) and struggled a lot with the tension- thanks so much for this informative video!
I have a kiwi 3 scotch tension and I love my wheel
Yes! Kiwi is a great wheel! Happy spinning!
Thank you Evie. You are a natural teacher. I found an antique ashford traditional just like yours. I am a brand new spinner. I was so grateful to see your video on restoration. Is there any place to get an owners manual for a 1965- 70 wheel?
Still waiting on my ashford. Ordered in December. Should be here late February. I’m still working on spindling. Getting better with Turkish spindle than top whirl
I have an Ashford original Kiwi that has the scotch tension system and I love it! It is great for everything I've spun so far!
I have an ashford traditional scotch tension and a norwegian wheel wich is a double drive. The Norwegian wheel is beautiful.But I prefer the ashford to work with.
I love all the wooden details on Norwegian wheels! 😍 Happy spinning! 💜🧶
Thanks this is really helpful as a new spinner , if worst turns worst could you put a new spring on the tension 😊
I love the scotch tension on my Komski. Fantasia just takes just the slightest touch.❤
Yay for Scotch tension! Very interesting history (and now extra glad I have an Ashford!).
They are so awesome! 😁💖🥝
Great tutorial! Love your presentation style!
I have a kiwi3, only got it last August so I have nothing to compare it to other than my drop spindles but I do love it! I love that it's not overly complicated and it's quick to get started.
I have a Minstrel so I can use either scotch tension or double drive. For the first couple of years, I only used double drive, but I've been learning to love scotch tension as well.
Thank you!! VEry clear explanation, now let me go try and fix my take up problem now. ❤
I have a modern castle wheel. Modern used in the loosest of terms (wink), it was saved from an attic after a lifetime of collecting dust. I have only spun up a few skeins so far but I love it.
Thanks for the history lesson and how to get scotch tension working properly. Great vids as always.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😁💜🧶
Both of mine have scotch tension. One is a Kiwi 3 and the second is a traditional look alike made as a kit in the 70s and 80s.
That was a great simple explanation...thank you! You are a good teacher
I have two Scotch tension wheels, an Ashford Joy and a Merlin Tree Roadbug. I also have a double drive vintage wheel. I do love the scotch tension best.
Thank you for an awesome informative video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Spinning!
I have a Spinolution Pollywog (Kermit!) which uses Scotch tension - with an actual block that provides drag on the bobbin so I really liked your explanation and it made sense that it is still the same thing! Kind of cool. I just ordered a Spinolution King Bee and I can't wait for "Mr. Benson" to arrive!!