Yes, I can see why you think it's a drop spindle not a supported spuidle.
I have one of these. And I believe this is a supported spindle - the botom tip has all the signs of wear and tear in a bowl. It is worn very evenly all the way around, like it was rotated in a rough ceramic bowl.
We now associate supported spindles with fine cotton and cashmere spinning. But what if flax was spun on these spindles? Then you do not need high speed spindle, even for tow.
I agree with Sargeantmajorette--this is a hand spindle rather than a supported spindle. You twiddle it in your hand rather than supporting it or suspending it.
Good job. Is wonderful to see diff spindles, especially antique ones. Thanks!
Ritercrazy 1 year ago
Sylv, it's a great video!
Thank you!
Vereteno 2 years ago
Yes, I can see why you think it's a drop spindle not a supported spuidle.
I have one of these. And I believe this is a supported spindle - the botom tip has all the signs of wear and tear in a bowl. It is worn very evenly all the way around, like it was rotated in a rough ceramic bowl.
We now associate supported spindles with fine cotton and cashmere spinning. But what if flax was spun on these spindles? Then you do not need high speed spindle, even for tow.
Vereteno 2 years ago
I agree with Sargeantmajorette--this is a hand spindle rather than a supported spindle. You twiddle it in your hand rather than supporting it or suspending it.
ScantlieMab 2 years ago
I'm posting a video of me spinning suspended, in a pub. I mean, the spindle was suspended. We were in the pub. It's knda dark in there...
sergeantmajorette 2 years ago
Thank you!
That was very interesting, I haven't come across a spindle with the metal cap on before!
ADHUK 2 years ago
Hey! There you are! Have you tried using it suspended, like the lady in the Serbian video?
jayne, the sergeantmajorette
sergeantmajorette 2 years ago
nice, sylv!
~linda
pinkveneer 2 years ago