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Sat, 2012-03-17 12:18 — AKQGuy
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I got a surprise birthday present (a bit early) on Thursday. As yo can see, I found time to use it before posting anything about it. I had to really, so I could let you all know that it's a wonderful little wheel. Smooth and quiet to treadle. I had to play with some ratios since I've gotten use to my Kiwi, but very nice.

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And yes, I now have two wheels. I'm going to look into converting one for bulkier yarns, or maybe lace weights.

And since this one packs up oh so nicely, I think it may come to the rocky mountain retreat with me. Yesterday I sat with another local spinner for some tips and tricks and discovered that I can in fact spin and converse with others which opens up the world of spinning for me. I see my little Sidekick going to all kinds of events with me now.

Have a great weekend everyone,
Q

Comments

Wed, 2012-03-28 07:52 — twistknit
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I love that wheel! I spun on

I love that wheel! I spun on someone's Sidekick at my spinning guild when we had Roc day. It is a very stable and balanced wheel.
Happy Birthday!

Tue, 2012-03-20 07:25 — MMario
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I'm just glad you tried it

I'm just glad you tried it out before posting; would hate to see a naked spindle hanging out there....it could scar the poor wheel's psyche .....

Mon, 2012-03-19 20:35 — Sara Katsan
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looks like fun. happy

looks like fun. happy birthday pisces!

while i can't get into spinning myself right now, i would love to be able to easily ply or respin yarn for more appropriate yarn to work with on my projects.

have fun!

Mon, 2012-03-19 15:30 — santaml
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Happy belated birthday. I

Happy belated birthday. I haven't quite got to that point but I think in the near future I'm going to start spinning. Lovely wheel

Sun, 2012-03-18 20:50 — YarnGuy716
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The Sidekick is just to darn

The Sidekick is just to darn cute for words. It makes me want to get one even though I have sworn off another obsessive fiber hobby.

Sun, 2012-03-18 12:07 — Crafty Andy
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Happy Birthday indeed, this

Happy Birthday indeed, this is one of my favorite wheels, as a replacment or as a second wheel.

Sat, 2012-03-17 20:09 — cacunn
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Very nice wheel

Very nice wheel

Sat, 2012-03-17 17:04 — scottly
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It's darling! Have you named

It's darling! Have you named it? Happy B-day!!!

Sat, 2012-03-17 16:14 — Bill
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Happy Birthday! (whenever it

Happy Birthday!
(whenever it is...LOL)

Sat, 2012-03-17 14:14 — Joe-in Wyoming
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What a sweet looking wheel,

What a sweet looking wheel, Quinton. I remember that you were quite interested in that model when we toured the Schacht factory last year. What a great - if early - birthday present. Enjoy!