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Spinning Wheel and Weaving Loom Diagrams
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A - Drive Wheel B - Spoke C - Wheel Hub D - Crank and Wheel Axle E - Wheel Support Arm F - Table or Bench G - Leg H - Treadle I & J - Treadle Bars or Rods K - Footman L - Flyer M - Bobbin N - Mother-Of-All (An assembly which consists of items L, M, O, P) O - Maiden P - Pulley Q - Tension Knob R - Distaff Parts This diagram shows a saxony style
treadle-operated spinning wheel, approximately 3' x 3'. These treadle
wheels were also made in upright or castle style wheels, with the
mother-of-all mounted above or below the drive wheel. Parts are
essentially the same. Very large spinning wheels, of approximately 5'
in height, with a similar configuration to a saxony wheel, are called
walking wheels or great wheels, and sometimes wool wheels. They have no
treadle, and instead of a flyer mechanism between 2 maidens, one would
find a pointed metal spindle, approximately 10" in length, with a
wooden pulley and disk affixed to it. The large walking wheel or great
wheel is the wheel of Sleeping Beauty fame.
PLEASE
NOTE: WE DO NOT SELL PARTS FOR ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT, NOR DO WE GIVE
APPRAISALS OR ESTIMATES OF VALUE ON YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT. WE ARE NOT ABLE
TO GIVE YOU THE HISTORY OF YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT. You may have some success visiting flea markets or antique malls for parts, or you may have to fabricate a part on your own.
If you would like more information on spinning, and on old wheels, you may wish to order the book, Spinning Wheels and Accessories. Full color, hardcover, hundreds of pictures, excellent information. SPINNING WHEELS AND ACCESSORIES, $59.95 |
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A - Harnesses or Shafts; these include heddle rods and string or metal heddles. B - Castle C - Back Beam D - Warp Beam E - Crank, Turns Warp Beam; usually connected in some way to a brake release. F - Brake Release Handle or Pedal G - Treadles H - Lamms are in this area; not visible in photograph. I - Tie-up cords or chains J - Cloth Beam K - Front or Breast Beam L - Reed M - Beater N - Bench
This diagram is of an 'h-frame' loom; parts are essentially the same
for 'x-frame' looms. Table looms have front- or side-mounted levers
which perform the same function as treadles.
If you would like more information, you can order A Book of Looms, A History of the Handloom, an excellent resource about old weaving looms from all the ages. A BOOK OF LOOMS, $27.95 PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT SELL PARTS FOR ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT, NOR DO WE GIVE APPRAISALS OR ESTIMATES OF VALUE ON YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GIVE YOU THE HISTORY OF YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT. You may have some success visiting flea markets or antique malls for parts, or you may have to fabricate a part on your own. |
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