DIMENSIONS
15" width (between side rails)
11" Front to back (before the curve begins)
14.5” Lowest height (at the lowest curve point in front)
17” Highest height (at the lowest curve point in front)
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Most Likely Scenario: Make sure the left wheel is all the way back (there are washers to keep the wheel out) if there are not enough washers we can ship more to be added for a better alignment. Each wheel has a unique set of washers based on it's alignment in our shop. Sometimes alignment can be jarred during shipping and more washers may be needed to adjust the wheel.
To resolve, send us a picture of the issue to help@spinolution.com so we can troubleshoot and send the appropriate parts for repair. This is a very simple fix.
Look under the logo and you will find a small hole in the base
Loosen the screw on the base in the back with a small allen wrench (3/32) which will allow the shaft to move freely back and forth.
Push the shaft back
Tighten the screw with the allen wrench
Happy Spinning!
Why did this happen? This most likely happened during shipping and will not be a problem once the shaft is pushed back into place and tightened with the set screw.
The Wheel Wobble on the MACH 2 is due to the wheel shaft moving. Here is how to add a set screw to hold the shaft and keep the wheel from wobbling.
Purchase a wood screw at your local hardware
Use a small drill about 1/8" and drill a pilot hole about 1 1/2 " above the wheel shaft on the back (drill at an angle: that will hit the shaft at the halfway point about 1/2" in)
Screw in a #8 screw about 1 3/4 inch long - this will hit the shaft and lock it from moving. This will remove most of the wheel wobble.
To replace the drive wheel on a Bee, King Bee, or Queen Bee:
Loosen the brass screw behind the wheel
Open the treadle
Push the shaft forward until the wheel is free
Several washers will fall out - keep these to put on with the new wheel as well as the wire ring.
Put the shaft into the new wheel
Add the wire ring to the shaft (next to the new wheel)
Then add the washers
Slide the wheel down into place
Push the shaft into the base
Tighten the bass screw to secure
Reinstall the Drive Band
You may need to remove the main (drive) wheel from your MACH or Echo for troubleshooting or repair.
The Wheel Wobble on the MACH 2 is due to the wheel shaft moving. Here is how to add a set screw to hold the shaft and keep the wheel from wobbling.
Purchase a wood screw at your local hardware
Use a small drill about 1/8" and drill a pilot hole about 1 1/2 " above the wheel shaft on the back (drill at an angle: that will hit the shaft at the halfway point about 1/2" in)
Screw in a #8 screw about 1 3/4 inch long - this will hit the shaft and lock it from moving. This will remove most of the wheel wobble.
YES There is no problem with the flyer moving front to back. We want some movement so the bearings do not bind. If you are concerned with the amount of movement your flyer has, please send us photos of video of the movement to help@spinolution.com so we can confirm it is within normal range.
If it moves too much, we will send you free washers to limit the range of movement. You might need to pay shipping.
Remove the orifice bar and bobbin
Turn the flyer rod by have until the rod is at the highest point
Pull the front tip down until it is true
Continue steps 2 & 3 until the rod is fairly true.
If the flyer still isn't turning true
Loosen the 4 screws on the back ring of the flyer
Adjust the flyer to turn true
Tighten the screws
You may need to remove the main (drive) wheel from your Pollywog for troubleshooting or repair.
Just as there are many different shapes and sizes of people with varying strengths and weaknesses, SpinOlution wheels come in a myriad of options. Finding the perfect wheel ( or wheels) for your body and desired yarn is half the fun. Our wheels gears range from straightforward ( the pollywog base model) to more complex ( the Bee family). Before deciding on your preference let’s first revisit why gears and ratios matter.
Gears- The number of band settings you can adjust on your spinning wheel
Ratios- The term to describe the amount of times the flyer head spins completely around in relationship to the drive wheel.
Why this matters- Depending on your personal spinning style, how quickly or slowly you tend to treadle your feet or hold onto the fiber you may need to adjust these gears and ratios to achieve your desired outcome in your yarn.
After familiarizing yourself with the different settings on your wheel and experimenting, you will probably find a handful of settings that will become your go to settings for when you wish to spin different types of yarn
General Guideline
For thinner yarns or finer fibers you may require more twist as you are spinning. It may be helpful to move your gears to a smaller setting meaning more rotations of the flyer head per pump of your feet.
For thicker yarns you may need less twist in your yarn to achieve the bulky or chunky look you are after. Try moving your gears to a larger setting so that there is less build up of twist.
There are also considerations of your body and spinning style. If you default to faster or slower treadling with your feet, changing your gear setting to off set this motion may also help you. Think of this as matching your wheel’s performance
During the life of your wheel you may need to order some small replacement parts to keep it in the best possible working order. While our wheels are sold through dealers we offer many of the small spare parts you may need on our main spinolution site for you to purchase at your convenience .
Available spare parts for purchase
Drive band,
Flyer peg pack
Head base attachment kit
Complete tension kit
Magnet pack
Tension block
Tension block felt pack
Bobbin bushing pack
Skein winder
Lazy kate rod
Firefly parts
Firefly fuse pack
If you need a replacement part that is not listed above as available in the replacement parts shop please contact your local or favorite dealer on our dealer map.
What to look for with a used wheel
How old is it? (SpinOlution maintains all generations of their wheels)
How well was it maintained?
How much was it used?
How many accessories does it come with?
Does it include shipping or local pickup only?
SpinOlution also offers a Wheel Tune up Service which is highly recommended to get your used wheel spinning like new.
If you are in the market for a pre-owned SpinOlution wheel there are a few tips and guidelines you may want to consider. The Spinolution Facebook group is an excellent place to start. The group is set up for SpinOlution customers and fans to connect with one another for advice and sales. You can also check to see if there are any storefront dealers in your area. Some shops may have floor models they are willing to sell or point you in the direction of a local customer who may be looking to upgrade and sell their existing wheel. If there are no storefront dealers near you, contacting a dealer who lives near you but operates just online may still be a good recourse to find used wheels. Once you’ve found the used wheel of your choice here are some pointers you may want to consider.
3D printers are an exciting new technology that allows 3 dimensional projects to be created from pre plotted plans. SpinOlution is proud to be able to offer our customers a way to print their own 4 oz bobbins for themselves with a 3D printer. The company will be offering them already printed for sale in the future but wanted to give customers the option to print their own.
To find a 3D printing service you may want to check online both locally in your area or you can use a third party site where you submit your plans and they are shipped to you. An example of one of these sites can be found here.
BENEFITS OF 3D BOBBINS
Lighter Weight on the flyer
More volume for a higher yarn capacity
Plastic bobbins are less durable than wood bobbins
Click the button below to download the plans for the 3D printer and learn more about the construction of the bobbins.
The Firefly Spinning wheel is the very popular electric model in the SpinOlution family. Customers love the Firefly because its modular head design allows you to create yarn from thin to chunky with a smooth electric uptake that requires no foot treadle.
During the life of your Firefly if you happen to have any electrical problems these tips may help. If you require further assistance please contact your dealer or customer service.
Charging the Battery
Plug the charger into the jack on the front of the base, and into an outlet. The light on the plug will turn green when fully charged.
Resetting the Fuse
Press the red button on the back of the Firefly to reset the fuse. If you still have power issues, plug in your Firefly to make sure it is charged and contact your dealer.
Resetting the Fuse in an older model
Keep fuses in your kit
Charge overnight before a festival
If the box gets rattled around or shaken up, make sure the band is still aligned (doesn't pop off the flyer)
Once a year open the box and make sure all the wires are tight.
The fuse needs to be replaced or reset. Replace the fuse with a 3 to 10 amp fuse of the size that is in the holder. Take the fuse to a auto part store. Use the largest fuse that is not over 10 amps.
Open up the base to replace the fuse using the image.
Remove the head of the Firefly from the Base
Turn the base over
Unscrew the 4 screws that hold the lid onto the base
The motor will be sitting in place (it is not secured in permanently, but fits like a puzzle).
The fuse is on a red thick wire.
Push and twist the wire to unlock and open the fuse
Plug the charger into the wall. The light should turn green. If the light does not turn green, or if it does not turn on at all - you have a bad charger.
Plug the charger into the Firefly. The light should turn red, meaning the battery is taking a charge. If the light does not turn red, the battery is fully charged or is a bad battery.
If the Firefly is being very slow, your battery is running low on charge. Let the battery charge overnight. If the Firefly is still running sluggish after being plugged in overnight, you likely have a bad battery.
CHECK: The end of the red wire is securely attached to the speed controller. If the wire is loose - that is a problem. Re-secure the wire.
CHECK: The black wire to the Battery should be secured into place. If it is off - that is a problem. Re-secure the wire to create the electric loop required for the Firefly to function.
If the light on the charger stays green and the Firefly is not holding power - you may need to ship your Firefly to SpinOlution for service.
It is best that the Firefly be charged overnight after each use.
It is not required to leave the charger or the Firefly plugged in all the time.
It is best not to let the battery run on a very low charge. Deep discharge is not good for long term battery life.
By keeping your Firefly charged, the battery should last from 3 to 10 years.
Set of 3 replacement fuses for your Firefly. You can also find these at your local hardware store.
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Please select the correct shipping rate upon checkout. If the incorrect shipping rate is selected, you will be invoiced for the balance due and the order will be delayed until the shipping cost is paid in full.
Fireflies with a red button on the back have a circuit board that can be re-set instead of changing the fuse.
If the MACH III head is secured to the base from the back it will fit onto the Firefly and can be screwed in for carrying by the handle. This is what makes the MACH III and Firefly a MODULAR series - you can switch the heads between the bases. The Firefly is essentially an Electric MACH III.
If the MACH III head is secured to the base from the side it will fit onto the Firefly but it cannot be secured to the Firefly. This does not effect performance, but it does mean that you will not be able to carry the MACH by the handle.
The newer heads (new: secured to the base from the back) will fit the older MACH III but cannot be secured (by the screw) into the base. This does not effect the ability to spin, but it does mean that you will not be able to carry the MACH by the handle.
Email your dealer a picture of your current flyer and your wheel type so they can confirm the size (4, 8, 16, 32, 64) of flyer arms you need to order to update your wheel.
When you receive your new flyer arms, remove the old arms from your flyer by unscrewing the two screws in the back of the flyer (one screw per arm), and attach the new arms when they arrive with one screw each and you'll be ready to spin. When you need to replace a peg in the future, simply unscrew the peg from the bottom of the flyer and replace it with a new peg.
Old style bobbins that do not have space for the magnet and will not fit magnetized wheels.
New style bobbins that do have space for the magnet will fit non-magnetized wheels. If you want to replace your old bobbins with new bobbins, we recommend selling your old bobbins on our Facebook Group or Ravelry page to other SpinOlution spinners who have wheels that will work with those bobbins.
