Know Your Wheel
Price: $34.95
Between the two of them, Alden Amos and Cindy Lair have more than 50 years experience making spinning wheels. Amos makes them one by one, by hand; Lair makes them in production runs using sophisticated machines. For both makers, quality is paramount. And for both, helping their customers get the most from their wheels is a substantial part of their work.In this DVD, you_?????ll hear each maker expound on the wheel function and maintenance problems they most often encounter, and you_?????ll learn their special tricks for dealing with them. Looking at a wide range of wheels, you_?????ll learn how to deal with:
That annoying clunking sound
The bobbin that sometimes jams
The drive band that keeps slipping off
The drive band that needs replacement _????_ more often than you might think
The copious lubrication needs of your wheel
And so much more.
Best of all, you_?????ll learn to feel at ease with your wheel as a productive machine. You_?????ll gain the confidence to tackle problems, wield tools, and forge a long and happy relationship with your wheel.
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