Great Wheel Spinning Wheel

I received a Great Wheel for my bday years ago before I had any interest in spinning. I've now caught the spinning bug though and am researching like crazy. The 1st thing I thought of was my wheel. I had no idea what kind it was or if it is even complete and I'm not sure what you are to use for the drive band?
I'd like to learn more about my wheel & would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us!!
Charlynn from PA

Hi Charlynn-

I would point you in the direction of a local spinning or weaving guild in your area, if you have one...I will PM you with more information to get you started.

wow!!...excellent! i really enjoyed watching this....i think i shall watch again

Very nice, good angle and distance of the camera, it's easy to see what's happening, unlike a lot of other spinning videos. Beautiful! I also like the music selection, it really does make it seem like some sort of serene dance.
I wonder though, that your wheel diameter must be huge, all the other great wheel videos I've watched, they seem to be spinning faster than you. But seeing your singles up close makes me wonder if they're reaaally overtwisting. Thank you for sharing!

Metrojosie-

My Great Wheel has an acceleration head, and as a result, I don't have to spin the wheel as fast or as much as a Great Wheels with a direct drive. The singles do not suffer from overtwist, as one stays far behind the draft, as well as the point of twist....hope this helps you to understand the process!

Thanks Cyndy. I had thought it may have been Grada, but wasn't sure the title, I,ll get it ordered up. Lovely intresting web site you have, I enyoy reading through your writing's and thought's, You have a really nice way of expressing yourself. Best Wishes, Ray

The piece of music is called "biodegradable" from Grada CD "Endeavour"
The group has given me permission to use their music in my videos. Search Youtube for more of their songs...they are very good :-)

Great to see how it's done, Thanks
Dose anyone know what the piece of music in the background is?

flmason said: I can't quite figure out how she spins the fiber at one point and then causes it to spool, then goes back to spinning so smoothly?

She changes the angle of the thread.

Thank you for sharing this, I am transfixed and hypnotised, watching it over and over. I have been a hand spinner for more than a decade and it is wonderful to see someone spinning so beautifully on a Great Wheel. I have several wheels and spindles, but watching this has consolidated my wish to make myself a Great Wheel! (I am also a fine cabinet maker so don't feel daunted by the project). Once again, thank you.