MAGPIE

Made from carbon fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic, Magpie is the most powerful Daedalus Spinning Wheel to date.  More than enough speed/power for the most advanced spinner, yet it can easily be dialed to slow speeds for the beginner. Although the largest in the flock, it's still more portable than a traditional treadle wheel.

The Magpie has two flyer options, the Standard and the Art Flyer, and each flyer can be used in either Scotch or Irish Tension. The Standard Flyer can reach speeds of up to 2,350 RPM. Scotch Tension for the Standard flyer is ideal for the lowest takeup, with some owners achieving 100+ wraps per inch. However, when you need that firm takeup, try Irish Tension. It’s great for plying projects that require that extra tension. The Art Flyer can reach speeds of up to 1,450 RPM. Scotch Tension for the Art Flyer is great for light takeup, but it excels in Irish Tension for heavy art yarn projects where the lower speeds provide abundant torque. With its massive motor and gearing appropriate for heavy work, the 32mm orifice can swallow the craziest Art Yarns possible. For more information about each flyer and tension setup along with RPM charts, please see the Magpie Manual. Standard Flyer bobbins feature an aluminum brake drum, so you never need to worry about overheating or wearing out your tension system at the full 2350 rpm!

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DAEDALUS QUALITY

Our design aspects are focused around low noise, high performance, light action, and smart ergonomics. Bobbins feature an aluminum brake drums as standard so you never need to worry about overheating or wearing out your tension system. Each and every component was chosen for quiet operation and long life.  Wear components are designed to be user-replaceable, including the motor and maiden bearing.  High tech hardware is the same as other Daedalus Spinning wheels, including a case hardened chrome-plated precision linear rod axle (best in the industry), precision bearings, and a high-quality ball bearing whisper-quiet motor.

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DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER

THE MOST ADVANCED SPEED CONTROL ON THE MARKET

The Speed Controller for the Magpie is built in!  You can adjust the speed at 1% increments as well as program custom slow-start and slow-stop delay times, for fine-tuning that high-speed project with gentle startup and zero-backlash stops. Talk about fine-tuning that high-speed project for zero-backlash stops and gentle startups. It can be removed from the Magpie to become a wired remote control that can be used on the table or as a foot pedal (with included extension cable). No corners were cut, and no sacrifices were made by employing this beast of a motor and controller system!

Magpie is available with a black chassis and black bobbins along with your choice of trim color.