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- From: aviva@ultra.com (Aviva Garrett)
- Subject: Re: spinning wheels
- Message-ID: <1992Nov17.185942.12714@ultra.com>
- Reply-To: aviva@ultra.com (Aviva Garrett)
- Organization: Ultra Network Technologies
- References: <1992Nov17.002455.21855@awdprime.austin.ibm.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 18:59:42 GMT
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- In article <1992Nov17.002455.21855@awdprime.austin.ibm.com> chukran@austin.vnet.ibm.com(Rudy Chukran) writes:
- >Can any of you spinners out there give me any info on deciding between
- >used spinning wheels vs. new wheels vs. wheel kits.
-
- I would recommend that you get in touch with a local spinning
- group, talk the the members about wheels, and try out some of
- the wheels. They may also know of any used wheels for sale.
- Also, if there are any spinning/weaving shops in your area, do
- the same.
-
- My first wheel was an Ashford Elizabeth, which I felt was a fine
- beginner's wheel. I don't know how much they are now, but I
- think they are more than $200.
-
- I have never seen ads or instructions for making a wheel from
- scratch. (I assume this is what you mean when you say a spinning
- wheel kit. Many wheels, including the Elizabeth, require
- assembly so in that sense it is a kit.) You might want to check
- for books at the library.
-
- ..Aviva
-
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- Aviva Garrett
- Ultra Network Technologies / 101 Daggett Drive / San Jose CA 95134
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