E-Spinners- NOT ALL ARE CREATED EQUALLY!

BUYER BEWARE: I share my experience with an imitation e-spinner, or "giant purple paper weight". There are a lot of really amazing e-spinners out there! Please don't be fooled by low cost poorly designed wheels. To help you on your e-spinner buying journey, check out the Dreaming Robots' Electric Spinning Wheel Comparison Chart.

00:07 - Kalimotxo Mocktail Recipe
01:45 - E-Spinner or Giant Purple Paper Weight?
07:01 - E-Spinner Timeline

Rough Electric Spinner Timeline
1984 - Ashford electric spinner
1984 - Ertoel Roberta electic spinner
2008 - Hansen miniSpinner
2010 - Dreaming Robots Electric Eels
2014 - SpinOlution Firefly
2016 - WooLee Ann Production Spinner
2018 - Daedalus eSpinners
2021 - Plyology, Threadwalker, Spin-e-Kube
2022 - MyAutoWinder Majestic & Ghost

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[eddavanleemputten]

I’ve got both the Nano2 and the EEW 6.1 by Dreaming Robots and I couldn’t be happier with them. More expensive e-spinners are above my budget. Parts are easy to get, customer service is stellar.

I can’t use a treadle wheel due to nerve damage to one of my legs. E-spinners are a boon for anyone with leg issues (or with very limited space) and who feel spindles don’t quite satisfy their hunger for spinning.

[lornapage]

I have been an EEW fan since the EEW mini and I can honestly say I’ve had no problems. I now spin with the EEW 6 and love it. If I needed to buy a new e-spinner again it will be an EEW spinner again.

[susanfoster]

Thanks, great comparison. I have a Hansen and a Daedalus Sparrow. Absolutely adore both. I’m glad you commented on the Daedalus accessories. I have found them to be problematic, though the little Sparrow had performed flawlessly for about 3 years. I had to replace the battery, speed controller and power cord, and had no choice but to buy again from them. I feel like their wheels are extremely well engineered and the support has been excellent. The Hansen is just perfection in every way. I did have an issue with mine after about 4 years and they replaced the part without question.

[drewadrawing]

Wow, I never thought there would be an electric SWSO! I'm so grateful for my EEW6 - I started with an Ashford Traditional and could only figure out plying, but it was so physically intensive. Electric wheels make spinning so much easier!

[PNWwonder]

Hansen mini spinner pro owner, I owed a couple of other big name spinners(firefly by Spinolution and the Ashford) and sold them for my Hansen and I will never part with it, it’s in a class of its own.

[guzzisue]

I have had an Ashford e-spinner for 5 or so years, wouldn't be without it as I'm unable to use my treadle wheels for any length of time these days. I bought a nano earlier this year for fun, its light, portable and I generally spin on it in coffee shops etc for relaxation. ( the ashford is more of a production wheel for me)

[janatherton]

I have the Ashford e-sipnner 3, which is one of their two current e-spinners, it comes with three 8oz bobbins and a lazy Kate, there is also a larger model for spinning art yarns. I love it, especially for plying, it is a sturdy wheel and it can be run with a battery pack.

[catardif]

I love my Ashford E Spinner 3. Glad to learn that they were the ones to come up with the e-spinner concept in the first place. I really enjoy your channel; Keep up the great work!

[cathycarbone]

I have a E6.1 and love it. I use it for spin ins and classes.

[Heyleid]

I really like how sturdy and minimal my threadwalker is. But the price and the interchangeable power source ability were major selling points

[nz-nz]

Great rundown!

Without my e-spinner (I have the Ashford), I could not be a spinner.
I have a leg injury and found the constant treadling aggravated my leg. I have done a “number 8 wire” (as we call it here in NZ) modification which enables me to use both the large OR small bobbins. I also put the foot control switch next to the machine and use my hand instead of my foot.

[jamiejamison]

Thank you for the wonderful comparison. I have been using the Nano2 for some time and love it. In fact your video on spinning cotton on the Nano2 was quite helpful. I've spun cotton on charkhas so the small bobbin doesn't bother me. I use it for both cotton and wool.

[belindaf]

I have an Ashford E-Spinner 3, and a EEW Nano. I love the Ashford, but I struggled with the Nano. I mainly struggled with the tension, it seemed incredibly finicky. It feels more like a toy than a spinning wheel. That said, I spun the easiest lace weight of my spinning career on that baby, and I've heard the newer version is much better than the one I have. I've spun on my housemate's EEW 6.0 and it's lovely! I definitely would have bought that if I didn't already have the Ashford. Maurice is a genius, he stands behind his product, and the product is great. Ashford is the same -I've never had a single problem with their products. I have three of their wheels (e-spinner, Traditional, and a Traveller) and most of my spinning equipment is from them. The Traddy came to me fourth hand, and the Traveller had been left in an open shed for decades. Lord knows I've bashed them around myself too, but they still run exactly like they should!

The other issue with Daedalus is that the waiting list is really long for some wheels, which wouldn't put me off enormously tbh, but the other kinds that only come in small drops would be infuriating to order. I understand why they do it that way, but I hate having to race against time to buy something.

[Odontecete]

I had a Hansen for a while...sold it during the divorce. I loved it! Gorgeous spinner. I tried the Daedalus and that one is very nice. Ultimately I prefer my antique wheels tho...there is just something very appealing to me about spinning on a wheel that has been in use for a few hundred years. Each spinner has their own personality, my advice would be try them out first and find one that fits you.

[ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

Thanks for this! I signed up for Spin Together, and I ended up needing an emergency gall bladder removal surgery, and I want to see if I can find an espinner to use instead of my castle wheel.

[resourcedragon]

I've seen a video of a woman making an e-spinner, from memory, she made it during the pandemic. If I remember correctly, she did order the flyer from Ashford but much of the rest of it was bits and pieces she already had or quite cheap components.

Depending upon how handy you are, that might be a good option, especially as you can design the e-spinner to meet your needs.

[patriciaherman]

Thanks for this video! I have my beloved Ashford Traveller, but interested an e spinner. Im thinking Electric Eel 6.1, but always good to know options.

[iceberg]

I love when you upload videos! Thank you so much for sharing. What are you using for your driveband on the 6.1? I like the rainbow color!

[adiegiese]

I've never heard of this drink growing up as a kid

[valetastigers]

I am looking to buy an e-spinner and thinking I might want to buy a used one 1st. Is there anything specific I should watch for or be aware of with a used spinner? Also, I've heard e-spinners retain their value, but what is a reasonable price for a used Daedalus Magpie? She also said she has a used Majestic spinner.