You are doing it very well! Unfortunately the video ends at the challenging moment. As this model of a distaff cannnot be turned around, how do you manage to come to the next round of the sliver without tangling with the thread? Do you move the distaff under the thread?
@uncosito4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I hadn't really thought about it as it never seemed to be an issue. It's actually very easy to slip the distaff off my pinky and turn it 180 degrees, but I've also just unwrapped the fiber one turn by bringing the distaff under the fiber (or the fiber over the distaff....sort of a combination of the two, I guess. Lol).
@WorkingProgress174 ай бұрын
I'm definitely not off to a good start with it. I don't think it has enough strength.
@Phae06105 ай бұрын
Hello. I just got my Nano 2 and it spins great! It’s my first spinner after drop spindling (and as luck would have it my husband ordered an Ashford Kiwi 3 for Valentine’s Day so I’ll have a castle wheel and an e-spinner!). My question is do you take the tension band off when you put the spinner away for the day? It seems like it would stretch if left on, but finding the right tension ever time I pull it out for the same project is messing with the yarn. Thanks for any help.
@shmuelarom57735 ай бұрын
Are these ring distaff's good for spinning flax or hemp ? Or just for the shorter staple fibers ? Where did you get your distaff ? Thanks for the instruction video.
@howlingwind19376 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, yes I'm starting to get to the stage with my mum where I'm changing from companion and chauffeur, to more in-depth caring, she's starting to forget conversations that we have or plans that are made etc, still random but still sneaking away. I have a good relationship with mum, and can make her laugh, those deep belly laughs which are good destressers. She still does look after herself, but she did decide to give up her driver's licence, so I'm her driver now. But she still does her crafts and when she forgets how to warp her loom I'll do that for her so until she forgets how to weave. See places on tv and Belgium looks like it is a very beautiful place, one-day I'll get a passport and maybe have my very first overseas trip out of Australia armed with my paints and my camera/phone😊. Yes it's difficult when living further away from mainstream services and groups, my nano 2 does work sort of, I get by, she just doesn't like going clockwise, so I use my nano 1.1 to do that then she has a holiday while nano 2 plys, I have gone through the trouble shooting info a number of times and I think it's about as good as its going to get. There is a French fellow who has designed some nice little espinners he's called Jerome, I think he's going through the Kickstarter program like Maurice does, if I can find his info I'll post it here for you incase you need help or maybe you'd like to see him a spinning wheels, they're just as cute as Maurices. I thank you for your reply once again, and I shall be kind to myself like you said, thank you I appreciated your words. Cheers!
@JenniferJohnson-oz9tm6 ай бұрын
Hi HeKnits! Thank you for the fantastic loom - years later and it's still weaving very well!
@uncosito6 ай бұрын
Aww, I love this! So nice to hear! Thanks for saying hello!
@maeveward29837 ай бұрын
Straight to the point. Thank you!
@nghtguy139 ай бұрын
Cutie! Love the shirt. Ive been looking into ring distaff stuff. Definitely need to invest in one! 😍
@howlingwind193710 ай бұрын
I got the nano 2 and I've yet to get a balanced yarn. I've got it sort of spinning clock wise, but it'll only do the up take a little bit, and by then the tension band is wound on so much that it's becomes too bulky, and it still won't up take onto the bobbin. Then I tried it anti clock wise, which didnt work any better for spinning or plying, with the up take of the yarn onto the bobbin and so it's becomes over spun. I've gone through all the trouble shooting steps numerous times, I used sand paper on the bobbin ends incase they were to blame, checked that it wasn't getting snagged on anything etc. I emailed Maurice, and he suggested I go through the trouble shooting steps again, which I did with no joy, and he also suggested the forum to see if I can get help there. I got one for a friend and she just gave up on it she can't get it to take up yarn on the bobbin with spinning or plying either, it's become a source of frustration. My nano 1.1 is a dream and was looking forward to using the nano 2 and sharing the excitement with my friend so far it's disappointing. I'm not a new spinner to ewheels or spinning in general these wheels just won't draw the yarn onto the bobbin, I spinning then have to stop unkink the over spin then wind on by hand.
@uncosito10 ай бұрын
I’m a fan of the 1.0 and the 1.1, too. I’ve had no issues with my 1.0 and I’m still spinning in the original motor. The 2.0 was intended to be an improvement on the 1.0, but don’t think it worked out that way. It does have improvements; the tension knob is nice to have, the motor is stronger and the electronics are improved, but I think the material choice was wrong. People are seeing grooves cut in the orifice hole in short order, the lack of take up could be due to the maidens being too close together (there is a fix where you get the plastic hot and bend them outward to make more room for the flyer). The hooks on the flyer arm slip too easily (you can warm them up and squeeze them while the cool so the fit tighter and to be fair, the wire hooks on the 1.0 weren’t perfect, either, but I think they’ll outlast the plastic hooks). I hope Maurice will go back to the harder plastic on the next iteration. It’s still a lot of wheel for the money and I was able to use my 2.0, but I didn’t keep it and still use my 1.0 regularly. I would try the fix to spread the maiden arms a bit. You should not have to spread them at all when dropping the flyer into place. The bearings should drop right into the cradles. You may have corrected that with sanding the bobbins but I’d start there. Good luck. I hope you get it sorted.
@howlingwind193710 ай бұрын
@@uncosito thank you for a reply, I agree my 1.1 is a good cutie, with the nano 2.0, I have heated it up to reposition the maidens, but it still isn't helping, i went through all the other trouble shooting steps with no change in its performance. Could it have anything to do with the motor, I know I'm just reaching there, I'll certainly be using my older nano but I'll persevere with trying to fix my 2.0 and my friends 2.0. Once again thank you for the video and the reply. Cheers!
@eddavanleemputten92326 ай бұрын
I got my Nano2 in November and have since spun up a storm… no issues at all. I’m sorry you have takeup issues. Perhaps you have one that’s faulty? I have to say, I got mine through a reseller at a craft convention as I live in Europe and got to try it out there, right out of the box… and took that exact one home with me. I’d asked if I could try out the one I wanted to buy and they had absolutely no issues with my request. My only regret is that I should have gotten an extra set of bobbins right then and there.
@howlingwind19376 ай бұрын
@@eddavanleemputten9232 yes I love my nanos, yes I've got 2, the 1.1, and the 2.😊 Yes I got one for myself and one as a gift for a friend, and they have the same issue, which is they won't take up the yarn onto the bobbin. I've contacted Maurice and I've done all the trouble shooting things in the instruction book, and watched the trouble shooting video and followed the instructions from that. Mine works a bit better, the strange thing is the work sort of ok anti clockwise, but won't work clockwise. My friend has given up on hers, I persevered with mine and it's ok. Even though I've had trouble I'd still recommend the nanos to anyone asking about them, they are so portable and affordable. Plus I've found that as I get older my treadle spinning wheel gets heavier every trip to an event or guild group meeting so the little ones are great to carry around. Yes I know what you mean, I got the 6 bobbins with mine and I wish I had more but the postage from the US to Australia is quite expensive so I just have to be satisfied with what I've got. Thank you for a reply, and I hope you enjoy your nano for many years. Cheers!
@eddavanleemputten92326 ай бұрын
@@howlingwind1937 - I’m so sorry to read that the issues remain. As you’re living in Australia, sending the Na os to Maurice to take a look at isn’t really an option. I’m wondering if there isn’t a possibility of taking them to a craft fair at a reasonable distance from you if a reseller of the ba os is attending as well. They might be able to find out what’s going on. “Show and tell” often works best in troubleshooting. Some times it’s something really small. I tremendously enjoy my Nano2 and really hope some day soon you find a solution! The main reason I got mine is that I wanted a wheel but I can’t treadle for more than a few minutes without experiencing nerve pain. Not very conducive to spinning unless it’s with an e-spinner. My house being so small and my budget being just about as small as my living arrangements, it was the perfect solution. Its portability is a bonus that I gladly take advantage of. That little machine has seen a lot of places over the past few months!
@laurelscott4466 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love your natural, clear way of expressing your own experience. Thank you. Laurel
@laurelscott4466 Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes ,yes!! Received my nano in Australia just a couple of weeks ago & that’s exactly my issue!,
@gailjahn8303 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I was gifted what I think is a Rasmussen table loom, which is mounted on a stand. Along with this gift was 4 treadles, but I cannot figure out how to connect the treadles to the hand-controls. Can you help me with this? Thank you!
@uncosito Жыл бұрын
In the video, at 1 min 18 sec, I show how to take the cord coming from the treadle and connect it to the cord for the shafts. Is that not what you are looking for? Once the treadle is connected, the handle is disconnected. If you still have questions, i'm happy to try and help more over email. Let me know if that's okay.
@gailjahn8303 Жыл бұрын
@@uncosito Wow! Thank you for responding so quickly! I did see that section of your video and think I'm almost there. Would you mind taking a look at some photos? You have a wonderful platform pulling your cords up through; I don't, so I guess I would have to go around it. Hopefully photos would help (hard to describe). Happy to give you my email address (but don't really want to advertise it here). THANK YOU.
@gailjahn8303 Жыл бұрын
I saw your email mentioned a few posts down and have sent you a message + photos. Thank you so much again for your coaching!
@carolynburton5281 Жыл бұрын
What kit did you use? Where did you get it?
@uncosito Жыл бұрын
Hi Carolyn, not sure I understand your question. Do you mean a kit for the treadle stand? It was with the loom when I bought it from another weaver.
@sezb8119 Жыл бұрын
thank u, best video i’ve found for everything nano
@wagonwitch Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this I just bought nano2. I had no idea how to start but now I do. Thankyou
@howlingwind1937 Жыл бұрын
It's nice seeing men as spinners, I spin and ply on the right arm only on my nano, and yes you can do the long draw, I don't find it makes much difference as far as quality of the yarn so I think it's personal preference. The only spinning wheel that it seems to make a difference on as far as which side of the arms you spun and ply on is my old Ashford traditional, it doesn't like plying on the right and I've got to have the belt crossed on the bottom, I've had it since I was 21 and I'm now 62. I love my little nano, as I've gotten older it has gotten harder to lug my treadle spinning wheel around, my mother who is 88, has the eew 6.0. Thank you for sharing your video it was very informative. Cheers!
@adamakaru26832 жыл бұрын
HeKnits, the best way to smooth the tip off the hook is with nail file.
@christyasay7642 жыл бұрын
Your demo was wonderful! I’ll be watching it many more time be for it really sinks in. Thank you so very much for being honest and sharing options. Happy spinning!!!
@beverlyperry53432 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to explain so many details for those of us just stating out on the Nano.
@sylvesterstallone62852 жыл бұрын
Hai can I buy this product I am from india
@muffsmerino2 жыл бұрын
My speed switch is not doing what yours is doing. It’s stalling and clicking… and then it just stops turning. Even without the yarn. Any ideas? Oh my I fixed it! The tiny white thing near the motor part where it spins was on the wrong way! Now it’s much tighter and spinning!
@uncosito2 жыл бұрын
That little pulley tends to come loose on the Nano. On mine, I put a few fibers of wool through the center hole on the pulley and then put it back on the shaft. It was much tighter and hasn’t been a problem since.
@teresastankard53403 жыл бұрын
So grateful for this. I got my nano 6 yesterday and just following their videos I was NOT getting it 😄
@lenaminers98673 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this 😊 Using such big yarn and a human spinning wheel made it so much easier to see.
@rebeccagrider73593 жыл бұрын
My hubby walked in and asked what I was watching….He taught me how to sew with a sewing machine years ago, His brother was a true craftsman at sewing and crocheting. My grandmother added to that first teaching. There are specific methods, thensions, threading hacks, and a bundle of techniques along the processes. Because I started at a young age I understand that we used to learn these tiny details by sitting with a family member,. However….yarning is new to me and my family..therefore I need to learn from someone else. Thank you for teaching the details that we would have learned from a grandparent or mentor….if this was their craft. My family didn’t have yarn making craft…thank you for teaching the fine details….I’m grateful!!!!! I started crocheting at 11 and sewing at 15 and still there is so much to learn. I appreciated crochet during basketball games where I could crochet, and still watch the game. I got a lot done. However, learning to make my own thread and yarn is super interesting. Doilies and thread yarn are my favorite and most of what was available in the 90’s is no longer available. Now I want to make my own yarn for a multitude of reasons. On a side note, I’ve also grown up with Spanish families and teaching tortilla making has a bunch of detail and techniques that most would never know… every craft has it’s details. Let’s treasure ours!!!
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for this comment. It made my day.
@rebeccagrider73593 жыл бұрын
22.17…. This is the same logic for threading a sewing machine. There really is a right and wrong way. Thanks!, I Get It.!!!!
@rebeccagrider73593 жыл бұрын
Re: 17.20… Could you thread left top, bottom right to get a cross pattern fill to the bobbin and thereby skipping the processes of transferring to an inner pull ball of yarn? Please understand I’ve not yet done this process and therefore may be asking a dumb question.
@rebeccagrider73593 жыл бұрын
Re: 14:15…I’m grateful for your attention to detail. I’m a person who would have gone through each of the steps you did but may not have railed the science behind the answer. Thank you for figuring out how the bobbin loops work and how we can more efficiently work. My grandmother taught me just a few of these efficiencies in sewing and they have served me thousands of times…I’m grateful!!!!!
@michellebrewer39853 жыл бұрын
This video has really helped me! Thank you!
@lostinbackground3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Do you know if the wooden piece with grommets is the only difference between this one made for a floor stand and the regular table loom? I haven’t been able to find a lot of information on this loom on a floor stand. I’m trying to figure out if I can alter mine to work on a floor stand. It doesn’t have that wooden piece. Do the treadle cords run straight up and in between the shafts? Thanks for your help!
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I believe the wooden piece is the only change to the loom, although if your loom doesn't have holes in the base for the small bolt that attaches it to the treadle stand, those may need to be drilled, also. I have some clearer photos of the wooden piece and how it is attached and also how the loom attaches to the base. Happy to share those if you would like to contact me via email. Heknits is my gmail account. -John
@gailjahn8303 Жыл бұрын
@@uncosito I just saw this post. I likewise do not have the wood/grommets (and have just sent a note to you + photos). Thank you.
@user-dl4ss6ep8l3 жыл бұрын
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@Yoduhjacqueline3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@rhojobaldwin3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Worked perfectly!
@cmaur8113 жыл бұрын
I never spun that thin.. But looks fun.
@TheSwissy4me3 жыл бұрын
Lovely and useful video. My nano is coming soon. Thank you for taking the time to do this video
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@olgabeatrizbustamante28093 жыл бұрын
CASTELLANO!! ESPAÑOL!!
@xanadu1jw3 жыл бұрын
What are the flyer seams? Showing us would have helped.
@kathyandmarkcosleyhouston96503 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for doing this. Question: why do you say you think the Nano spinner excels at fine weight spinning compared to thicker yarn spinning?
@uncosito2 жыл бұрын
This is mostly due to the size of the motor and the wire yarn guides. It’s a very small machine and the motor doesn’t have a lot of torque, so it can be a challenge to get good take-up if you are spinning heavier or thicker singles. Increasing the tension to increase take-up can slow the motor in the original Nano. The motor was improved on the Nano 1.1 and the soon to be available Nano 2 improves it further. I only have experience with the original Nano, so far, but the Nano 2.0 should be even more capable. The other factor is the wire yarn guides. I like these a lot and have kept them on mine, but they can also struggle with heavier singles. Many users swap these out for 3D printed guides. Don’t get me wrong; the Nano is absolutely capable of spinning a plied, worsted-weight yarn, but it shines when it comes to smooth, fine yarns.
@davidshuman59493 жыл бұрын
Hi, John Where did you get your Suction Cups for your wheel?
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Hi David! It’s been a while, but I believe I got them at Home Depot. They came in a pack of 6 with little hooks on them (the hooks just pop off). These didn’t have the size; they were rated for weight they would support. I think these were 1/2 or 1 pound. I’ve seen similar hooks at hardware stores, office supply stores, craft stores, and dept stores like Target. These ones are about 7/8” at the widest point (about 22 mm).
@annh.82903 жыл бұрын
Nice loom, Is that home spun yarn you have for your warp?
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it’s a 50” Norwood loom. Love it! That’s a commercial yarn; a cotton acrylic blend
@elizaduckie71103 жыл бұрын
Nice overview and lots of excellent tips, with an easy low stress voice to listen to. Thank you! It would be most helpful to have links to the extra supplies and to the Ravelry and FB groups that you mention. Don’t assume your audience all know what to look for, or how and where to find it.
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Excellent recommendation! I've added the links to the description.
@glshowlin3 жыл бұрын
I've been considering this machine for myself as a new spinner. For the price and the fact that spinning is only one of several fiber crafting activities I enjoy doing, i think that this machine would be perfect for me to try. Your calming voice, relaxed speech and knowledge give you quite a gift for teaching and these instructional videos. Thanks for sharing this helpful information.
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That made my day! I'm glad you found the videos helpful.
@maureenhouston10263 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ...great info!
@margarethollis86113 жыл бұрын
Can you provide a link or more product info for the on/off switch for your battery pack? Having trouble finding one in my searches online. Thank you.
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Hi Margaret! If you search on Amazon (or Google) for Inline Switch for LED Strip, you should find lots of options. They usually come in a pack of 2 or 3 switches for under $10 USD. If you want the barrel plug that attaches between the Nano and the power cord, it should say 5.5x2.1mm DC jack. If you prefer the USB connector, just add USB to the search above and it should give you switches with USB connectors. I prefer the barrel jacks because you can use them with the original power supply or with a battery or power pack.
@GradyGibson4 жыл бұрын
I’m kinda jealous. I know I need practice, but I’m having issues with getting a proper setting between speed and tension to actually wrap the yarn onto the bobbin while spinning
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Hi Grady! Have you watched my Getting Started video? It turned out much longer than I anticipated, but I added time markings in the description so you can see how far in I start talking about setting/adjusting tension. The Nano is atypical in that adjusting the brake tension to adjust take-up (when the yarn wraps onto the bobbin) can effect the speed much more than a normal wheel. Too much tension can really bog it down because of the small motor. I think that the stronger motor in the 1.1 probably helped to address that so if you haven't upgraded your motor, that might be an option. I'm still using my 1.0 motor. I think the key with the Nano is to use as little tension as possible...start with almost no tension on the brake and increase slowly until you are getting take up. You can set your your speed about in the middle just to get the tension set, and then once you are getting good take up, dial the speed up or down to a pace where you are comfortable drafting. Hope that helps to get you moving in the right direction!
@GradyGibson3 жыл бұрын
@@uncosito Oh heyo! I'm quite tickled you took the time to respond bud! I've definitely watched your starter video and it is one of the reasons I felt confident enough to purchase one. I believe I have a 1.1 since I got it like two months ago from the dreaming robots site. After doing some trouble shooting I found two major errors in my set up. One was my bobbin was a bit loose. I put some tape around the edges so when I place the side pieces on they no longer wiggle. I'm now starting to actually get some take-up onto the bobbin instead of constantly needing to wind it up by hand. I then realized, problem two, (something you even mentioned in your video) that I need to mount the eel wheel onto something. I got some suction cups like you did, but I don't have a strong glass surface like your table. I've tried to see if they would make due, but I still get some wobble in the machine itself when I'm working. I'm debating if I want to buy a glass cutting board since I really do not wish to screw it into a plank of wood or anything more permanent like that. I did agree with your recommendation on getting a "on/off' switch for the usb so it'd be easier to save my settings. My tension is totally on the higher side so I will have to take your word and try it lower, but like I said I realize now that I'm simply grasping at straws if I don't have the machine performing properly to start. Like most of the comments on your videos have stated: I found you very informative. I'm happy you took the time to explain things in a digestible manner. I'm quite pleased with the videos length as I would not want you to cut corners for the sake of view timing. This was a pleasant surprise to come home to. Thank you, and happy spinning!
@EliseD.A.4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I am seriously thinking about buying one!
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
They are certainly a fun little spinner, Elise. They haven't replaced my treadle wheel completely, but it's definitely been neglected this year. Thanks for watching!
@zhenyalavy4 жыл бұрын
Is the treadle stand you're using also Rasmussen, or were you able to make another manufacturer's work on your Rasmussen loom?
@uncosito4 жыл бұрын
I’m not 100% certain, but I believe it was from Rasmussen, as well. I’ve had two at different times and both had the same stand, although neither were marked by Rasmussen, as the loom is.
@uncosito3 жыл бұрын
Just a quick FYI; I have a series of photos and measurements of the stand that I'm happy to share. My gmail is heknits, also. Feel free to contact me there and I'll share the link to the photos.
@wheelchairboy884 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found this video because I ordered my nano yesterday and your video is the most informative I've found. Thank you for making this video.
@uncosito4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m glad you found it helpful.
@janieberks32014 жыл бұрын
I am also a beginner. Actually trying to figure out if I want the Nano or another spinner. You used a BFL saying it had a long staple, in your opinion, what is the best roving for a first time spinner to use?
@uncosito4 жыл бұрын
There are so many great options for spinners now. It’s hard to pick a best. BFL is often recommended for beginners. I think Corriedale or Polwarth are good options, too. I think more important than breed is prep. I would recommend starting well prepared, undyed roving. Dyeing can sometimes compact the fiber and slightly felt it, which can make it more difficult to spin, or at least changes how it feels to spin.
@CookwithCatalina4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review! my son got me this Nano and I love it. Is seats on my desk and in my breaks I use it while watching videos :) Thanks to your video I can now understand why is not drawing the yarn at times. I am a beginner and the video was very helpful . Thank you!
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thank you very much, really useful!
You are doing it very well! Unfortunately the video ends at the challenging moment. As this model of a distaff cannnot be turned around, how do you manage to come to the next round of the sliver without tangling with the thread? Do you move the distaff under the thread?
Thanks for your comment. I hadn't really thought about it as it never seemed to be an issue. It's actually very easy to slip the distaff off my pinky and turn it 180 degrees, but I've also just unwrapped the fiber one turn by bringing the distaff under the fiber (or the fiber over the distaff....sort of a combination of the two, I guess. Lol).
I'm definitely not off to a good start with it. I don't think it has enough strength.
Hello. I just got my Nano 2 and it spins great! It’s my first spinner after drop spindling (and as luck would have it my husband ordered an Ashford Kiwi 3 for Valentine’s Day so I’ll have a castle wheel and an e-spinner!). My question is do you take the tension band off when you put the spinner away for the day? It seems like it would stretch if left on, but finding the right tension ever time I pull it out for the same project is messing with the yarn. Thanks for any help.
Are these ring distaff's good for spinning flax or hemp ? Or just for the shorter staple fibers ? Where did you get your distaff ? Thanks for the instruction video.
Thank you for your comment, yes I'm starting to get to the stage with my mum where I'm changing from companion and chauffeur, to more in-depth caring, she's starting to forget conversations that we have or plans that are made etc, still random but still sneaking away. I have a good relationship with mum, and can make her laugh, those deep belly laughs which are good destressers. She still does look after herself, but she did decide to give up her driver's licence, so I'm her driver now. But she still does her crafts and when she forgets how to warp her loom I'll do that for her so until she forgets how to weave. See places on tv and Belgium looks like it is a very beautiful place, one-day I'll get a passport and maybe have my very first overseas trip out of Australia armed with my paints and my camera/phone😊. Yes it's difficult when living further away from mainstream services and groups, my nano 2 does work sort of, I get by, she just doesn't like going clockwise, so I use my nano 1.1 to do that then she has a holiday while nano 2 plys, I have gone through the trouble shooting info a number of times and I think it's about as good as its going to get. There is a French fellow who has designed some nice little espinners he's called Jerome, I think he's going through the Kickstarter program like Maurice does, if I can find his info I'll post it here for you incase you need help or maybe you'd like to see him a spinning wheels, they're just as cute as Maurices. I thank you for your reply once again, and I shall be kind to myself like you said, thank you I appreciated your words. Cheers!
Hi HeKnits! Thank you for the fantastic loom - years later and it's still weaving very well!
Aww, I love this! So nice to hear! Thanks for saying hello!
Straight to the point. Thank you!
Cutie! Love the shirt. Ive been looking into ring distaff stuff. Definitely need to invest in one! 😍
I got the nano 2 and I've yet to get a balanced yarn. I've got it sort of spinning clock wise, but it'll only do the up take a little bit, and by then the tension band is wound on so much that it's becomes too bulky, and it still won't up take onto the bobbin. Then I tried it anti clock wise, which didnt work any better for spinning or plying, with the up take of the yarn onto the bobbin and so it's becomes over spun. I've gone through all the trouble shooting steps numerous times, I used sand paper on the bobbin ends incase they were to blame, checked that it wasn't getting snagged on anything etc. I emailed Maurice, and he suggested I go through the trouble shooting steps again, which I did with no joy, and he also suggested the forum to see if I can get help there. I got one for a friend and she just gave up on it she can't get it to take up yarn on the bobbin with spinning or plying either, it's become a source of frustration. My nano 1.1 is a dream and was looking forward to using the nano 2 and sharing the excitement with my friend so far it's disappointing. I'm not a new spinner to ewheels or spinning in general these wheels just won't draw the yarn onto the bobbin, I spinning then have to stop unkink the over spin then wind on by hand.
I’m a fan of the 1.0 and the 1.1, too. I’ve had no issues with my 1.0 and I’m still spinning in the original motor. The 2.0 was intended to be an improvement on the 1.0, but don’t think it worked out that way. It does have improvements; the tension knob is nice to have, the motor is stronger and the electronics are improved, but I think the material choice was wrong. People are seeing grooves cut in the orifice hole in short order, the lack of take up could be due to the maidens being too close together (there is a fix where you get the plastic hot and bend them outward to make more room for the flyer). The hooks on the flyer arm slip too easily (you can warm them up and squeeze them while the cool so the fit tighter and to be fair, the wire hooks on the 1.0 weren’t perfect, either, but I think they’ll outlast the plastic hooks). I hope Maurice will go back to the harder plastic on the next iteration. It’s still a lot of wheel for the money and I was able to use my 2.0, but I didn’t keep it and still use my 1.0 regularly. I would try the fix to spread the maiden arms a bit. You should not have to spread them at all when dropping the flyer into place. The bearings should drop right into the cradles. You may have corrected that with sanding the bobbins but I’d start there. Good luck. I hope you get it sorted.
@@uncosito thank you for a reply, I agree my 1.1 is a good cutie, with the nano 2.0, I have heated it up to reposition the maidens, but it still isn't helping, i went through all the other trouble shooting steps with no change in its performance. Could it have anything to do with the motor, I know I'm just reaching there, I'll certainly be using my older nano but I'll persevere with trying to fix my 2.0 and my friends 2.0. Once again thank you for the video and the reply. Cheers!
I got my Nano2 in November and have since spun up a storm… no issues at all. I’m sorry you have takeup issues. Perhaps you have one that’s faulty? I have to say, I got mine through a reseller at a craft convention as I live in Europe and got to try it out there, right out of the box… and took that exact one home with me. I’d asked if I could try out the one I wanted to buy and they had absolutely no issues with my request. My only regret is that I should have gotten an extra set of bobbins right then and there.
@@eddavanleemputten9232 yes I love my nanos, yes I've got 2, the 1.1, and the 2.😊 Yes I got one for myself and one as a gift for a friend, and they have the same issue, which is they won't take up the yarn onto the bobbin. I've contacted Maurice and I've done all the trouble shooting things in the instruction book, and watched the trouble shooting video and followed the instructions from that. Mine works a bit better, the strange thing is the work sort of ok anti clockwise, but won't work clockwise. My friend has given up on hers, I persevered with mine and it's ok. Even though I've had trouble I'd still recommend the nanos to anyone asking about them, they are so portable and affordable. Plus I've found that as I get older my treadle spinning wheel gets heavier every trip to an event or guild group meeting so the little ones are great to carry around. Yes I know what you mean, I got the 6 bobbins with mine and I wish I had more but the postage from the US to Australia is quite expensive so I just have to be satisfied with what I've got. Thank you for a reply, and I hope you enjoy your nano for many years. Cheers!
@@howlingwind1937 - I’m so sorry to read that the issues remain. As you’re living in Australia, sending the Na os to Maurice to take a look at isn’t really an option. I’m wondering if there isn’t a possibility of taking them to a craft fair at a reasonable distance from you if a reseller of the ba os is attending as well. They might be able to find out what’s going on. “Show and tell” often works best in troubleshooting. Some times it’s something really small. I tremendously enjoy my Nano2 and really hope some day soon you find a solution! The main reason I got mine is that I wanted a wheel but I can’t treadle for more than a few minutes without experiencing nerve pain. Not very conducive to spinning unless it’s with an e-spinner. My house being so small and my budget being just about as small as my living arrangements, it was the perfect solution. Its portability is a bonus that I gladly take advantage of. That little machine has seen a lot of places over the past few months!
Great video. I love your natural, clear way of expressing your own experience. Thank you. Laurel
Yes, yes ,yes!! Received my nano in Australia just a couple of weeks ago & that’s exactly my issue!,
Hello, I was gifted what I think is a Rasmussen table loom, which is mounted on a stand. Along with this gift was 4 treadles, but I cannot figure out how to connect the treadles to the hand-controls. Can you help me with this? Thank you!
In the video, at 1 min 18 sec, I show how to take the cord coming from the treadle and connect it to the cord for the shafts. Is that not what you are looking for? Once the treadle is connected, the handle is disconnected. If you still have questions, i'm happy to try and help more over email. Let me know if that's okay.
@@uncosito Wow! Thank you for responding so quickly! I did see that section of your video and think I'm almost there. Would you mind taking a look at some photos? You have a wonderful platform pulling your cords up through; I don't, so I guess I would have to go around it. Hopefully photos would help (hard to describe). Happy to give you my email address (but don't really want to advertise it here). THANK YOU.
I saw your email mentioned a few posts down and have sent you a message + photos. Thank you so much again for your coaching!
What kit did you use? Where did you get it?
Hi Carolyn, not sure I understand your question. Do you mean a kit for the treadle stand? It was with the loom when I bought it from another weaver.
thank u, best video i’ve found for everything nano
Thanks for doing this I just bought nano2. I had no idea how to start but now I do. Thankyou
It's nice seeing men as spinners, I spin and ply on the right arm only on my nano, and yes you can do the long draw, I don't find it makes much difference as far as quality of the yarn so I think it's personal preference. The only spinning wheel that it seems to make a difference on as far as which side of the arms you spun and ply on is my old Ashford traditional, it doesn't like plying on the right and I've got to have the belt crossed on the bottom, I've had it since I was 21 and I'm now 62. I love my little nano, as I've gotten older it has gotten harder to lug my treadle spinning wheel around, my mother who is 88, has the eew 6.0. Thank you for sharing your video it was very informative. Cheers!
HeKnits, the best way to smooth the tip off the hook is with nail file.
Your demo was wonderful! I’ll be watching it many more time be for it really sinks in. Thank you so very much for being honest and sharing options. Happy spinning!!!
This video was so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to explain so many details for those of us just stating out on the Nano.
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My speed switch is not doing what yours is doing. It’s stalling and clicking… and then it just stops turning. Even without the yarn. Any ideas? Oh my I fixed it! The tiny white thing near the motor part where it spins was on the wrong way! Now it’s much tighter and spinning!
That little pulley tends to come loose on the Nano. On mine, I put a few fibers of wool through the center hole on the pulley and then put it back on the shaft. It was much tighter and hasn’t been a problem since.
So grateful for this. I got my nano 6 yesterday and just following their videos I was NOT getting it 😄
Thank you for this 😊 Using such big yarn and a human spinning wheel made it so much easier to see.
My hubby walked in and asked what I was watching….He taught me how to sew with a sewing machine years ago, His brother was a true craftsman at sewing and crocheting. My grandmother added to that first teaching. There are specific methods, thensions, threading hacks, and a bundle of techniques along the processes. Because I started at a young age I understand that we used to learn these tiny details by sitting with a family member,. However….yarning is new to me and my family..therefore I need to learn from someone else. Thank you for teaching the details that we would have learned from a grandparent or mentor….if this was their craft. My family didn’t have yarn making craft…thank you for teaching the fine details….I’m grateful!!!!! I started crocheting at 11 and sewing at 15 and still there is so much to learn. I appreciated crochet during basketball games where I could crochet, and still watch the game. I got a lot done. However, learning to make my own thread and yarn is super interesting. Doilies and thread yarn are my favorite and most of what was available in the 90’s is no longer available. Now I want to make my own yarn for a multitude of reasons. On a side note, I’ve also grown up with Spanish families and teaching tortilla making has a bunch of detail and techniques that most would never know… every craft has it’s details. Let’s treasure ours!!!
Wow, thank you so much for this comment. It made my day.
22.17…. This is the same logic for threading a sewing machine. There really is a right and wrong way. Thanks!, I Get It.!!!!
Re: 17.20… Could you thread left top, bottom right to get a cross pattern fill to the bobbin and thereby skipping the processes of transferring to an inner pull ball of yarn? Please understand I’ve not yet done this process and therefore may be asking a dumb question.
Re: 14:15…I’m grateful for your attention to detail. I’m a person who would have gone through each of the steps you did but may not have railed the science behind the answer. Thank you for figuring out how the bobbin loops work and how we can more efficiently work. My grandmother taught me just a few of these efficiencies in sewing and they have served me thousands of times…I’m grateful!!!!!
This video has really helped me! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this video. Do you know if the wooden piece with grommets is the only difference between this one made for a floor stand and the regular table loom? I haven’t been able to find a lot of information on this loom on a floor stand. I’m trying to figure out if I can alter mine to work on a floor stand. It doesn’t have that wooden piece. Do the treadle cords run straight up and in between the shafts? Thanks for your help!
Hi! I believe the wooden piece is the only change to the loom, although if your loom doesn't have holes in the base for the small bolt that attaches it to the treadle stand, those may need to be drilled, also. I have some clearer photos of the wooden piece and how it is attached and also how the loom attaches to the base. Happy to share those if you would like to contact me via email. Heknits is my gmail account. -John
@@uncosito I just saw this post. I likewise do not have the wood/grommets (and have just sent a note to you + photos). Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
Thanks! Worked perfectly!
I never spun that thin.. But looks fun.
Lovely and useful video. My nano is coming soon. Thank you for taking the time to do this video
Glad it was helpful!
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What are the flyer seams? Showing us would have helped.
Great video, thanks for doing this. Question: why do you say you think the Nano spinner excels at fine weight spinning compared to thicker yarn spinning?
This is mostly due to the size of the motor and the wire yarn guides. It’s a very small machine and the motor doesn’t have a lot of torque, so it can be a challenge to get good take-up if you are spinning heavier or thicker singles. Increasing the tension to increase take-up can slow the motor in the original Nano. The motor was improved on the Nano 1.1 and the soon to be available Nano 2 improves it further. I only have experience with the original Nano, so far, but the Nano 2.0 should be even more capable. The other factor is the wire yarn guides. I like these a lot and have kept them on mine, but they can also struggle with heavier singles. Many users swap these out for 3D printed guides. Don’t get me wrong; the Nano is absolutely capable of spinning a plied, worsted-weight yarn, but it shines when it comes to smooth, fine yarns.
Hi, John Where did you get your Suction Cups for your wheel?
Hi David! It’s been a while, but I believe I got them at Home Depot. They came in a pack of 6 with little hooks on them (the hooks just pop off). These didn’t have the size; they were rated for weight they would support. I think these were 1/2 or 1 pound. I’ve seen similar hooks at hardware stores, office supply stores, craft stores, and dept stores like Target. These ones are about 7/8” at the widest point (about 22 mm).
Nice loom, Is that home spun yarn you have for your warp?
Thanks, it’s a 50” Norwood loom. Love it! That’s a commercial yarn; a cotton acrylic blend
Nice overview and lots of excellent tips, with an easy low stress voice to listen to. Thank you! It would be most helpful to have links to the extra supplies and to the Ravelry and FB groups that you mention. Don’t assume your audience all know what to look for, or how and where to find it.
Thank you! Excellent recommendation! I've added the links to the description.
I've been considering this machine for myself as a new spinner. For the price and the fact that spinning is only one of several fiber crafting activities I enjoy doing, i think that this machine would be perfect for me to try. Your calming voice, relaxed speech and knowledge give you quite a gift for teaching and these instructional videos. Thanks for sharing this helpful information.
Thank you so much! That made my day! I'm glad you found the videos helpful.
Thank you so much ...great info!
Can you provide a link or more product info for the on/off switch for your battery pack? Having trouble finding one in my searches online. Thank you.
Hi Margaret! If you search on Amazon (or Google) for Inline Switch for LED Strip, you should find lots of options. They usually come in a pack of 2 or 3 switches for under $10 USD. If you want the barrel plug that attaches between the Nano and the power cord, it should say 5.5x2.1mm DC jack. If you prefer the USB connector, just add USB to the search above and it should give you switches with USB connectors. I prefer the barrel jacks because you can use them with the original power supply or with a battery or power pack.
I’m kinda jealous. I know I need practice, but I’m having issues with getting a proper setting between speed and tension to actually wrap the yarn onto the bobbin while spinning
Hi Grady! Have you watched my Getting Started video? It turned out much longer than I anticipated, but I added time markings in the description so you can see how far in I start talking about setting/adjusting tension. The Nano is atypical in that adjusting the brake tension to adjust take-up (when the yarn wraps onto the bobbin) can effect the speed much more than a normal wheel. Too much tension can really bog it down because of the small motor. I think that the stronger motor in the 1.1 probably helped to address that so if you haven't upgraded your motor, that might be an option. I'm still using my 1.0 motor. I think the key with the Nano is to use as little tension as possible...start with almost no tension on the brake and increase slowly until you are getting take up. You can set your your speed about in the middle just to get the tension set, and then once you are getting good take up, dial the speed up or down to a pace where you are comfortable drafting. Hope that helps to get you moving in the right direction!
@@uncosito Oh heyo! I'm quite tickled you took the time to respond bud! I've definitely watched your starter video and it is one of the reasons I felt confident enough to purchase one. I believe I have a 1.1 since I got it like two months ago from the dreaming robots site. After doing some trouble shooting I found two major errors in my set up. One was my bobbin was a bit loose. I put some tape around the edges so when I place the side pieces on they no longer wiggle. I'm now starting to actually get some take-up onto the bobbin instead of constantly needing to wind it up by hand. I then realized, problem two, (something you even mentioned in your video) that I need to mount the eel wheel onto something. I got some suction cups like you did, but I don't have a strong glass surface like your table. I've tried to see if they would make due, but I still get some wobble in the machine itself when I'm working. I'm debating if I want to buy a glass cutting board since I really do not wish to screw it into a plank of wood or anything more permanent like that. I did agree with your recommendation on getting a "on/off' switch for the usb so it'd be easier to save my settings. My tension is totally on the higher side so I will have to take your word and try it lower, but like I said I realize now that I'm simply grasping at straws if I don't have the machine performing properly to start. Like most of the comments on your videos have stated: I found you very informative. I'm happy you took the time to explain things in a digestible manner. I'm quite pleased with the videos length as I would not want you to cut corners for the sake of view timing. This was a pleasant surprise to come home to. Thank you, and happy spinning!
Thank you for this video! I am seriously thinking about buying one!
They are certainly a fun little spinner, Elise. They haven't replaced my treadle wheel completely, but it's definitely been neglected this year. Thanks for watching!
Is the treadle stand you're using also Rasmussen, or were you able to make another manufacturer's work on your Rasmussen loom?
I’m not 100% certain, but I believe it was from Rasmussen, as well. I’ve had two at different times and both had the same stand, although neither were marked by Rasmussen, as the loom is.
Just a quick FYI; I have a series of photos and measurements of the stand that I'm happy to share. My gmail is heknits, also. Feel free to contact me there and I'll share the link to the photos.
I'm so happy I found this video because I ordered my nano yesterday and your video is the most informative I've found. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m glad you found it helpful.
I am also a beginner. Actually trying to figure out if I want the Nano or another spinner. You used a BFL saying it had a long staple, in your opinion, what is the best roving for a first time spinner to use?
There are so many great options for spinners now. It’s hard to pick a best. BFL is often recommended for beginners. I think Corriedale or Polwarth are good options, too. I think more important than breed is prep. I would recommend starting well prepared, undyed roving. Dyeing can sometimes compact the fiber and slightly felt it, which can make it more difficult to spin, or at least changes how it feels to spin.
Thank you for this review! my son got me this Nano and I love it. Is seats on my desk and in my breaks I use it while watching videos :) Thanks to your video I can now understand why is not drawing the yarn at times. I am a beginner and the video was very helpful . Thank you!