MAGPIE V2
FOUR WHEELS IN ONE!
-- Lace to Locks --
Made from carbon fiber, T6061 aluminum and 3D printed ABS plastic, Magpie V2 is the most powerful Daedalus Spinning Wheel to date, capable of taking the handspinner from the finest lace to the loftiest locks. This e-spinner has more than enough speed and torque for the most advanced spinner, yet it will also spin flawlessly when dialed down to its slowest speeds. Although Magpie V2 is the largest wheel in the flock, it's still far more portable than a traditional treadle wheel.
The Magpie V2 has two flyer options, the Standard and the Art Flyer, and both can be used in either Scotch or Irish tension. The Standard Flyer can reach speeds of up to 2,550 RPM when set in Scotch tension— ideal for the lowest, most gentle yarn takeup—with most experienced owners achieving 100+ wraps per inch in this setup. For those spinning projects where you need a firmer takeup, try Irish tension! It’s great for those plying projects that require extra pull onto the bobbin, and it’s a super setup for spinning light and lofty singles and stand-alone slub yarns. Since we also include a larger urethane drive belt that fits the larger bobbin whorl, you’ll have your choice of spinning at full-speed range or at a lower-geared range (when even greater torque is needed) in both Scotch and Irish tensions. You’ll find that the Standard Flyer provides you with innumerable spinning possibilities, from whisper light to even the heaviest of tension jobs. The Art Flyer can reach speeds of up to 1,600 RPM. Here again, the Scotch tension drive system is great for light to moderate takeup, though the Art Flyer excels in Irish tension, where there are also two speed ranges available, providing the torque needed to make your bulkiest art yarn projects turn out feather light). With its massive dual-motor system and gearing appropriate for heavy work, the 32 mm orifice swallows even the wildest textured yarns you can dream up, without snagging.
How to Purchase
To purchase a Magpie V2 you will need to sign up for the queue. The current wait time is approximately 6 months but our wait time has been decreasing due to an increase in our build schedule. Once we reach your name in the queue we will send you an email to let you know we are ready to build your wheel. We will confirm with you what you would like to order before an invoice is sent. To sign up for the queue simply click the Join the Queue button.
Cost Breakdown
Magpie V2 Body with Speed Controller included - $950
Art Flyer and 3 bobbins - $560
Standard Flyer and 3 bobbins - $540
Standard Bobbin 3 pack (your choice of color) - $140
Art Bobbin 3 pack (only available in black) - $160
Motor Extension Cable 3 FT or 6 FT - $23-25
Magpie V2 is available with a black chassis along with your choice of trim color. Each Flyer Kit comes with 3 black bobbins along with your choice of trim color.
What’s Included with Magpie Body
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Magpie V2 Body
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Magpie Speed Controller (inserted in the Face of Magpie V2)
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Foot Pedal attachment
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Spares Kit (1 extra of each: drive band, Allen key, 1.5 mm Kevlar tension cord, 2 cinches, flyer o-ring set, 4 grommets, and 2 springs)
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15vDC 5A wall AC Power Supply (US blade pattern but accepts up to 240vAC)
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Link to printable online Manual
What’s Included with Art Flyer
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Art Flyer
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Art Flyer orifice hook
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3 Art bobbins with aluminum brake drums
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20 mm orifice reducer
What’s Included with Standard Flyer
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Standard Flyer
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Standard Flyer orifice hook
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3 Standard bobbins with aluminum brake drums
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6 mm orifice reducer
Magpie V2 Product Details
with Art Flyer
Materials: Carbon Fiber, T6061 aluminum, and 3D printed ABS plastic
Dimension: 15" L x 8.5" W x 11" H (38 x 21 x 28 cm)Weight: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
Tension: Scotch or Irish
Orifice: 32 mm orifice with a 20 mm reducer
Bobbin: 48+oz bobbin (plying into worsted etc. Art yarns are less dense so bobbin capacity is also less) for Art Bobbin.
Speed: 50–1,600 RPM Please check the Manual for further information on speeds depending upon which flyer and which tension set-up you are using.
Power Requirements: 15V DC
Speed Controller: Uses the supplied Magpie Speed Controller
Foot Pedal: Either Speed Controller can be used as a Foot Pedal using the Speed Controller extension cord.
Magpie V2 Product Details
with Standard Flyer
Materials: Carbon Fiber, T6061 aluminum, and 3D printed ABS plastic
Dimension: 15" L x 8.5" W x 11" H (38 x 21 x 28 cm)Weight: 4.5 lbs (2 kg)
Tension: Scotch or Irish
Orifice: 12mm with a 6 mm reducer
Bobbin: 20+ oz capacity of 30 WPI singles for Standard Bobbin
Speed: 70–2,600 RPM (Rotations Per Minute) for Standard Flyer. Please check the Manual for further information on speeds depending upon which flyer and which tension set-up you are using.
Power Requirements: 15V DC
Speed Controller: Uses the supplied Magpie Speed Controller
Foot Pedal: Either Speed Controller can be used as a Foot Pedal using the Speed Controller extension cord.
STANDARD FLYER
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ART FLYER
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These RPM (rotation per minute) stats were recorded from a typical Magpie V2 after a short break-in period. Top speed will increase around 3-4% from these numbers after approximately 100-200 hours of use. Actual performance figures vary between wheels by less than 1.5% (30 RPM at top speed), due to slight variations in components and build. Please use this as a general guideline.