Hi All,
Please forgive my efforts, as I have to get this into the Grey Matter Up The Top.
I have made Drop Spindles for quite a few Years, not so much now, as I don't go the that wool show anymore.
When I did I couldn't make them quick enough.
These 2 were made in 2010, of Huon Pine & Leather Wood, as I found L/W was a very stable wood to do the Spindle part.
Drop Spindles are used for Spinning Wool, ready for Knitting. It is a very old way of Spinning Wool.
I had a few different designs that I found a drawing of, & just changed it around a bit.
In the Background, you will see my Magnetic Strip, as it holds different pieces, in this case a pr. of Wires for Burning Lines in my work.
Also a few Home Made Tools as well in the holder.
You may notice the End of the Spindle, as some Ladies thought it may work better upside down. So with that End they wood have been able to put a Hitch in the end.
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