Here’s a Kickstarter I backed as soon as I saw it, the Electric Eel Mini Spinner 2!I was a little late to the party, so I’ll be waiting for mine a bit. This Kickstarter closes December 20th, so if you want to be in the first round click over and sign up. The Kickstarter packages start at $60.
The first Electric Eel Mini Spinner, was really popular. I know a lot of people who bought one, some liked it some weren’t so happy with it, but that’s the way all wheels are. A student brought the first version to a class I taught in Florida, so I got to put my hands on it, and I liked it more than I thought I would.
I liked it enough to back the second version. There are many improvements on the first version, including the sound. This version is much quieter. There a several smart additions to this little wheel, a specific place to use a clamp, a magnetized orifice hook, direction switch, and a spot to hook your fiber when you need to stop mid spin. There’s a good description and a little video on the Kickstarter page.
I love the idea of a spinning wheel I can put in my purse. It will be great for traveling and I can’t wait to use it in knitting classes to demo for non-spinners. I know the bobbins are small (1-2 ounces), I know it’s not wicked fast or powerful like a WoolyAnn, a Hansen, a Device, or an Ashford, but it will work in lots of spinning circumstances for me. Plus, it’s purple!
Once I get it in my hot little hands, I’ll let you know in more detail how it spins.
I’m order #76 – can’t wait!
Thanks for letting people know about the Electric Eel Wheel Mini 2. I really hope a lot of people new to spinning can learn about this awesome hobby through this spinning wheel.
I bought the very last Version 1, & I love it! The noise isn’t bothersome to me (a rare upside to hearing loss, I guess 😉 & it travels REALLY well! In the car, in restaurants while waiting, I’m not shy. Because I got the wood version, I can custom color it, too, which is fun. Come see the group on Ravelry! https://www.ravelry.com/groups/electric-eel-wheel
so lucky I accidentially found this writing. I supported on Kickstarter and cannot wait until next summer! Squee!
After reading your comments, I don’t quite understand the specific uses of this small machine.
where to rent evening dresses