How to Adjust Scotch Tension and the History of Ashford Spinning Wheels

Let's figure out if the scotch tension spinning wheel is Scottish and why it is called, "scotch tension." The answer has to do with how scotch tension works! I will explain how to correctly set up a scotch tension wheel, and give you 3 bonus troubleshooting tips! An Ashford Traditional is the perfect wheel to demonstrate the scotch tension system, so let's get spinning!

-----In this video-----
00:00 Introduction
1:07 History of Scotch Tension Spinning Wheels
2:50 Why it is Called Scotch Tension
3:54 How Scotch Tension Works
7:07 Setting the Tension
7:55 Troubleshooting Tips

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[JillianEve]

I have another scotch tension video on my channel, but I recorded it over 2 years ago! I'm excited to have this updated video with a little spinning wheel history included! I hope this helps you spin your best yarn using your scotch tension, single drive spinning wheel! Happy spinning! 🧶💜😁

[luizguerra]

I'm from Brazil and since we dont have spinning wheels easily aveliable I had to make my own with some scrap wood. I decided to go with the scotch tension due to its versatility, and i've been able to learn how to spin! It was a great quarantine project for 2020

[LyndaMarley-dwxl]

Hi eve, I’m 73 years old and have just ‘found’ spinning. Today I bought my very first wheel Ashford 70’s style. I am in New Zealand .mihi you so much for all your helpful tips .. I’m loving it so much.. like a duck to water.
Before the wheel I was using homemade supported spindles made from oven baked clay.. love those also..
I’m hooked.. Lynda Marley 🤗

[TheBlomman]

Hi, I am from Sweden and I am totally new to spinning! I have just bought a used Ashford traditional in almost perfekt shape, it just needed a maintenance kit, a new tension knob and a good rub with bees wax and it glowes! All in all it cost me 54 dollar! I gave 14 dollar for the spinning wheel!! it's almost unbelievable! Now I must learn how to use it, I am so excited! ☺

[howlingwind]

I have an Ashford double drive traditional spinning wheel that I received for my 21st birthday, I'm now 62 and she's still working well, albeit a little wobbly, but then again so am I! And yes she has a scotch tension system and it's a good system. I also have a schacht matchless that my aunt left me on her passing, which is a wonderful gift and a reminder of her, and it has a scotch tension. My other spinning wheels are electric, an Roberta eortal, Ashford jumbo, and a little eew nano which is wonderfully portable and works really well, it goes to group and guild meetings with me and if I travel else where, all these have scotch tension. Thank you for sharing your video it's very informative.

[glynruppemelnyk]

Thanks, you're a life saver for new spinners!

[jeanettewestover]

So happy I've found you your a great teacher ... I'm looking for my 1st beginner lifetime spinning wheel ....

[TexasChance]

What a great tutorial video! Thank you! Your explanation is PERFECT for all levels of learners. Well done. I will be recommending your videos to new spinners in our Guild. Thank you!

[StephenSchreck-tndz]

K you for your easy-to-follow instructions. Thay helped my wife and I get her wheel running. I also appreciated the etymology lesson.

[laurablock]

Wow! I'm new to this, thankful that a fellow knitter sent me to your channel! I had no idea that the Ashford wheel didn't happen until 1940, it seems so much older than that!

[bettylohr]

I have an Ashford Traveller, therefore Scotch tension! Love your videos 🥰

[woollycrafts]

Just what I needed. Day of with my spinner and I knew it was the tension but NOT how to solve it.
😊 thanks.

[CapoKevin]

Ashford Traveler- Scotch tension system - really like wheel and tension design...Lucy

[joecochran]

I have a “new to me” Ashford Traditional...just brought her home today! She needs a good cleaning and then we’ll spend some time getting to know each other. I am SO excited about having my very own wheel and so glad I discovered your channel.

[nancyw]

Your video was very helpful - thanks. I’m spinning on an Ashford Kiwi 2 that I recently bought

[annesim]

I decided to look at your video because I saw your wheel is the same era as mine. I bought mine in NZ in 1971. My Mum did a lot of spinning on it, and now I have it back and am about to spin again. I had forgotten about some of the setup details and your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[sharonandrews]

I have two wheels Fricke with scotch tension, and an older Ashford Traditional, with scotch tension that was given to me. I purchased my Fricke as my first wheel. It was made locally by a man with the last name of Fricke. It's a very good wheel, but it's modern look isn't as appealing to me as the Ashford Traditional. I hope to spin at a Renaissance fair some day with my Ashford Traditional!

[MarieleChic]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to spinning, and I love it. This is so helpful.

[terryvanderslice]

I have a Kromski Minstriel and it allows me to do single or double drive. I have never tried the single, maybe next project I will 🤔

[foxkitsunegaming]

I have an Ashford traditional and am getting back to building a relationship with her.