Thanks for the answers I've already gotten. Yes, my WW did come with instructions for cleaning and lubrication - and even a little teeny hex wrench for loosening the moving eyelet. I'd put the instruction sheets away for future reference, and then we moved, and.. and.., well, you get the idea. My instructions don't say anything about oiling after 10 hours of use, so that's a helpful fact, thanks, Michelle.
My Joy also needs attention - cleaning, lubrication and replace the broken drive band, so I can see that I'll have to have a maintenance day -- soon! As for what oil I use for Joy, I got a cleaning kit which includes a replacement drive band, and it also has oil in it. I believe that the use of regular 3-in-one oil is discouraged, but don't remember why now. When I started spinning (could it be almost 15 years ago? Naw!), someone recommended regular ol' 30-wt motor oil, and I used that when my Lendrum began to complain. Don't know if that's still recommended or not. As I said, I now use regular "spinning wheel oil" - and get it from several wheel dealers; in my case, I've purchased from Woodland Woolworks in Oregon, and Village Spinning and Weaving in Solvang, CA - both sell online. Glenna --- In [email protected], Michelle Rudy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Yes! The Woolee Winder needs a drop of oil near the spring mechanism > every 10 hours of use (or so.) Or, after a long hiatus of non-use. > > This instruction should have accompanied the Woolee Winder. Do not > hesitate to lubricate--but only one drop. > > Regards, Michelle > White Rock NM >
