If you watch video of the Indian charkha spinners, they nearly always spin 'S' spun yarn, that is right hand works clockwise and belt goes over the spindle and comes out under. To change to 'Z' spun yarn the belt goes under the spindle. Both ways the right hand always turns clockwise which I guess is more natural for right handed people. Also I would sharpen the point of the spindle to reduce stress on the newly forming thread. A cork helps protect little people and Sleeping Beauties :)
Really neat demo. This also increases my appreciation for the development of the treadle-powered spinning wheels. The charkha may be small and simple, but comparatively the treadle is FAST. edit: charkha, not charka.
actually, in many cases, a charkha is still considered a better tool than the type of wheel you are most likely thinking of for very short fibers like cotton. a charkha has a much higher wheel to spindle whorl ratio, so imparts twist at a much faster rate. a typical spinning wheel has a much lower ratio, which is good for longer fibers like wool or linen. (although, most wheels have a variety of ratios they can spin on, even the high ones are lower than a typical charkha ratio) wool especially is much more insulating and soft when spun with a low twist.
What size is the box you are using? It looks like it's only about 6" X 10"? I'm expecting my Good And Basic kit next month-ish, and I'd love to have my box ready to go.
Honey, I bought one the other day, but the background music makes it difficult to hear and then I've got to ramp up the volume. Now, I've got competing background music with a louder video. It's giving me a headache.
@@GoodandBasic Thank you! Thank you for 3D printing this spinning wheel! If I have enough money left after we move I might come back for your spinning wheel kit (Dodec copy?) or whatever it was. We are moving to a place where I can grow cotton and banana fiber plants. I cannot wait to get started!
I just saw one of these charkhas on Etsy and wondered how they worked. Thanks for the demo!
I am glad you have a RUclips channel
I’m so impressed this works so well. Yes patience is key
If you watch video of the Indian charkha spinners, they nearly always spin 'S' spun yarn, that is right hand works clockwise and belt goes over the spindle and comes out under. To change to 'Z' spun yarn the belt goes under the spindle. Both ways the right hand always turns clockwise which I guess is more natural for right handed people. Also I would sharpen the point of the spindle to reduce stress on the newly forming thread. A cork helps protect little people and Sleeping Beauties :)
Going back to the basics can help improve existing technologies.
How anybody can touch a cotton ball and not immediately run away from the texture is mind boggling.
This is a really neat demonstration
Thanks! JB
Friction is based on the "mu" value, so by scratching the spindle you are increasing the mu value.
Really neat demo. This also increases my appreciation for the development of the treadle-powered spinning wheels. The charkha may be small and simple, but comparatively the treadle is FAST.
edit: charkha, not charka.
actually, in many cases, a charkha is still considered a better tool than the type of wheel you are most likely thinking of for very short fibers like cotton. a charkha has a much higher wheel to spindle whorl ratio, so imparts twist at a much faster rate. a typical spinning wheel has a much lower ratio, which is good for longer fibers like wool or linen. (although, most wheels have a variety of ratios they can spin on, even the high ones are lower than a typical charkha ratio) wool especially is much more insulating and soft when spun with a low twist.
Anti-clockwise? You mean widdershins?
Hahaha
Very cool video! I love the word “slub” lol
🤣 right? JB
How can you control the thickness? Do you let more twist build up before drafting to make it thicker?
What size is the box you are using? It looks like it's only about 6" X 10"? I'm expecting my Good And Basic kit next month-ish, and I'd love to have my box ready to go.
Will this spinning cotton sliver or only poonies? And if it does spinning sliver will it spin cotton/flax blend?
I've spun wool roving with it successfully. I haven't tried cotton sliver or flax blend. JB
Is the yarn usable from a cotton ball?
Yes. Depending on what you're using it for. JB
Honey, I bought one the other day, but the background music makes it difficult to hear and then I've got to ramp up the volume. Now, I've got competing background music with a louder video. It's giving me a headache.
I'm going to make a better version of this tutorial in the very near future. JB
@@GoodandBasic Thank you! Thank you for 3D printing this spinning wheel! If I have enough money left after we move I might come back for your spinning wheel kit (Dodec copy?) or whatever it was. We are moving to a place where I can grow cotton and banana fiber plants. I cannot wait to get started!