Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We have covered many regularly asked questions here but use some terminology that might not make sense if you are brand new to spinning. If this is you, then we also have a Glossary Page to help!
- Why choose a double-treadle spinning wheel?
Double-treadle allows you to do the same amount of work for half the effort on each leg. Our wheels are known for their smooth and light treadling action.
The Majacraft crank angles have been designed to allow easy starting of the wheel, so you can start and stop with your feet only. We have received reports from some of our customers that the exercise associated with the gentle treadle action actually helps to ease their joint pain.
- How long is the Majacraft warranty?
Two years. We will replace anything that fails due to faulty workmanship. Normal wear and tear or accidents from the user are not covered by this warranty. However, we use our discretion and take the circumstances of any claim into consideration.
- Do Majacraft wheels require maintenance?
In short, very little. A small amount of light oil (like sewing machine oil) on the pedal hinges, a couple of drops on the rod end bearings on the crank assembly, and a small smear of petroleum jelly on the flyer shaft is all that is required. This only needs to be done once every two to three months.
- How do the ratios work?
The drive band can be set on any whorl groove to give a different ratio. A fast ratio is best for spinning fine yarns that require a lot of twist and this is when you will use the smallest groove. A slow ratio is set on the largest groove, and is better for lofty and/or bulky yarns. We have provided ratios from roughly 4:1-16:1 on all Majacraft wheels so customers can spin however they like. Click the Wheel Ratios link to see the full range.
- How do I thread the bobbin and flyer?
The Majacraft standard delta flyer looks different, compared to a more usual orifice flyer. It really is very simple once you see how it is threaded. Slide the leader yarn or spun yarn from the bobbin, through the flyer guide on the flyer arm from back to front (spinner side). Next, thread it through the yarn guide on the front bar of the flyer on the same side as your first yarn guide. Now head at 45 degrees down to the pointy end of the delta and push the yarn through the delta from the yarn-guide-side to the other side. Thats it! You will find the delta is the most comfortable to use when your yarn is held directly towards you from the point of the delta.
- Can I use all the flyers and accessories on my Majacraft wheel?
Our accessories are universal across our wheels. We chose to do this so your Majacraft wheel is as versatile as possible and customers are not put in a position of having to buy a new wheel when they want to do something new or different. The only exception to this is the Overdrive head, this will fit on an Aura, Rose, or Suzie, and will only match with the giant Overdrive Bobbins.
By adding accessories and different wheel kits, you can expand the range of yarns you can spin on any of our wheels!