At Schacht, we make three types of drop spindles and Navajo spindles, however there are other varieties such as Turkish spindles, tahkli spindles, kick-spindles, and other types of supported spindles. Some spinners prefer spindles while others prefer wheels, and even within those groups, people prefer one tool over another. 50 years, 5 spindles, and 5 spinning wheels later, we’ve become one of the leaders in manufacturing spinning tools and accessories.
In 1969, Schacht Spindle company started with a humble drop spindle. From sticks and rocks, to wheels and mills where there has been a need for yarn, there has been a way to spin it.
The history of spinning is vast, and spans thousands of years along with dozens of iterations of spinning tools. In this post and accompanying video, we’ll teach you how to start spinning on a drop spindle. Creating something out of nothing, and letting your inner-most yarn dreams come true in the process. PrintThere is something downright magical about spinning your own yarn.
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