On Apr 29, 2008, at 6:32 PM, sierraspun wrote: > 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.
Hey do contact the WW people. They are very nice. <http://www.thewooleewinder.com/> They also give an email address on their web site. > > 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. It contains solvents that are not good for your wheel. > 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. Not a good idea. > 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. Whatever that is, those two suppliers should know. Ron Ron Parker - Fibernet list mom with Susanne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
