Spinning Frequently Asked Questions

Q How do I switch my double-drive wheel to single-drive mode?

A For scotch tension operation, your drive band goes around a single flyer whorl. Your brake band goes around the bobbin whorl.

The following illustration will help:
http://www.ashford.co.nz/newsite/images/stories/LTS_DD_SD.pdf

With Ashford double-drive wheels, an extra, faster ratio is possible in single drive mode, with 'irish tension'. Put the drive band around the bobbin whorl and the brake on the flyer whorl.

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