The Teacup was designed to have the ideal combination of spin time and speed. These spindles are typically between 0.4 and 1.5 oz (10 to 40 grams) depending on the wood(s) used. They spin very fast and can produce a lot of twist in a short period of time, but the spin time is not nearly as long - generally between 5 and 20 seconds depending on the diameter and weight. The spinning characteristics of these spindles are essentially the opposite of the Tibetan style spindle. ![]() These spindles are available with custom painted or burned designs. The shaft is relatively thin, which helps to increase the whorl to shaft weight ratio and improve spin time, and it has a thin flicking tip, which provides a relatively fast spin. The whorls are between 1 5/8" and 2" in diameter and are hollowed out to distribute the mass as much as possible away from the shaft for a long spin time. These spindles are typically between 0.75 and 1.5 oz (20 to 40 grams) depending on the wood(s) used and customer preference, and typically have spin times in excess of 45 seconds. The Tibetan style spindle is our longest-spinning variety of support spindle. there are no visible balancing pins) with weights as small as 0.01 oz to ensure a smooth, wobble-free spin. ![]() Spindles with separate whorls are balanced internally (i.e. A great deal of care is taken to ensure the shafts are perfectly straight and they all feature a fine flicking tip for fast spinning. ![]() Woodland Woodworking spindles are high precision tools. Although different types of support spindles are best suited to different spinning styles and weights of yarn, in skilled hands any type of spindle can be used to produce nearly any type of yarn. Support spindles also tend to work better than drop spindles for spinning fine yarns and/or those with short staples. With the spindle supported, the spin can be more carefully controlled and the weight of the spindle is not as big of a factor compared to a drop spindle. Spindles Support SpindlesSupport spindles (also called supported spindles) are spun on a surface, often in a wooden or ceramic bowl specifically designed for that purpose.
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