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How to prevent a Bee treadle from rubbing on the wheel

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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. 

How to prevent a Pollywog treadle from rubbing on the wheel

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Look under the logo and you will find a small hole in the base

  1. 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.

  2. Push the shaft back

  3. Tighten the screw with the allen wrench

  4. 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.

How do I balance a wobbly MACH II 2 Drive Wheel?

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.

  1. Purchase a wood screw at your local hardware

  2. 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)

  3. 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.

How do I balance a wobbily Bee Drive Wheel

Remove/Replace Bee Drive Wheel

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

How do I remove a drive wheel from my Echo?

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.

  1. Purchase a wood screw at your local hardware

  2. 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)

  3. 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.

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