We will be posting up half a batch of Sparrows on Saturday December 4th at 4 PM EST. This half of the batch is focused on color bodies with black trim. There will be a few that are UV Reactive so they will glow under black light! The rest of the birds will be featuring our standard colors. Handy Dandy Shopping Tips! We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with our shop at https://spottedewefibers.com/collections/sparrow You'll want to ensure you add any additional items you'd like to purchase before the shop update. This could include things like a Speed Controller which is required to operate our wheels. If you already have one of our wheels you don't need to purchase another controller. You can also add a battery pack and extra packs of bobbins. For the fastest checkout you'll want to ensure you are logged into your PayPal account in advance so you'll be all ready to go. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of scoring a wheel. The Sparrows are in high demand so they do go quickly but we encourage everyone who would like a Sparrow to try and if you don't succeed in this batch don't worry there will be another batch soon featuring black bodies with color trim! Wishing everyone the best of luck! Happy Spinning! Evanita

While putting the Sparrow through its paces James decided to push it to the limits with spinning cotton which requires high speeds and super low take up. I quickly followed as well with cotton and we both noted that Sparrow was voraciously eating it up as if it was a delicacy. James of course ran full tilt at 100% speed with his cotton spinning which is approximately 2,040 RPM! Here's a peek at James's cotton spinning. Meanwhile I was sprinting at about 70% which to me was crazy fast. I eventually worked my way up to 90% speed which is approximately 1,830 RPM. Here are some of my cotton spinning. I've never been so happy spinning cotton as I was with Sparrow and deemed it my Cotton Wheel at least until Dave made something that was even more suited towards cotton. I even amassed a ginormous pile of cotton all waiting to be spun on this wee little wheel. While I need some time to work my way up to faster speeds James still felt the need for more speed and so the dream of Sparrowhawk developed. We wanted something small and yet mighty with plenty of speed for cotton and production spinners. Ever since then there have been whispers of what Sparrowhawk will be like and we have eagerly awaiting to see what Dave had in store for the cheetah of espinners! On August 6, 2021 Dave finally publicly shared the flyer for Sparrowhawk on the Daedalus Facebook Group. What follows is some of the conversation that Dave shared on this post. Them: If you had to design a flyer capable of 8k rpm to be used non stop above 4k rpm, what would it look like? Me: This. Coming soon. - August 6th, 2021 I make sure nothing happens at 2x design speed, to ensure safety. Goal for proto testing at 4200rpm. - August 6th, 2021 There is absolutely NO aesthetic compromises. Every millimeter was considered with an aeronautical eye, to keep the bobbin as fast as it can go (and be as closely synced to the flyer for low take up needed). The aerodynamic coupling is truly the beauty in this design, using the air in our favor to help push the bobbin along. I showed on a bench with Starling V1 that the coupler worked, and I took it up a notch with Sparrow. Sparrowhawk's flyer is the end-game design of the aero coupling design detail. But the sturdiness of the dual disc flyer blades, coupled with 3.6g short carbon fiber arms... my math says it won't explode at over 8krpm which makes me sleep well knowing they will be used at 4.2krpm. - August 6th, 2021 Just to be clear... This design is not for everyone. It's not even for some. It's for a few highly skilled souls that constantly push me to improve my designs. If you are a new spinner, move along (you will not be happy). Because this is a racehorse that doesn't know how to trot. It's most useful speed envelope starts beyond what the normal hobby spinner considers comfortable. I do not expect to sell many of these (it is not a money making pursuit). But rather I wanted to really use my aeronautical design experience to show how we can eliminate drag and friction where they hurt us, add it where they help, and end up with the best design I can fathom for a 4krpm thread spinner. - August 7th, 2021 4am. Hit 3200 with the"safe" gearing.. head was stable and as quiet as a sleeping cat. Motor was begging for more work to do. No roar of impending doom. New gearing for tmrw to test, target of 4100rpm. - August 8th, 2021 Hit 4k tonight with intended gearing. Measured with guides at the end of the arms - checked splay at 3mm (with a design goal of under 5mm). 2mm of the splay was calculated to be arm flex (deflection under load data) leaving 1mm at the arm tip resulting from flyer frame allowance (which is unbelievably stout evidently. Maybe it's 2mm IDK). Motor temp was up about 10F over ambient, with a working range of about 60F over ambient (leaves a lot of room for the big motor to do work from here). A new air cooling impeller was designed for this gearing and is producing twice the flow of previous designs, and without any significant extra load on the motor. And it looks BOSS as heck. Motor and maiden bearing still need further break in before numbers (and temps) stabilize. Experience is truly serene - at 50% speed (Sparrow at max), the head is basically silent. At the full 4krpm, it's sounds a little angrier than Sparrow, kinda like a Magpie at full tilt. 700rpm is technically achievable (mechanically) but I'm not sure its viable to be able to operate the motor that slowly until we do some spinning. 1000rpm, seems easily doable (at this point). - August 8th, 2021 Running at 4020rpm, steady as a metronome, with guides and bobbin mounted (no cheating). Motor brushes are still breaking in after 8hrs of full speed, but now motor shows only 6F over ambient, which is unbelievably cool. Let's say I'm happy with the motor choice here. I've ordered some very high end ceramic bearings to test here, but the quality conventional bearings used now are well within operating temp range and that temp is dropping too, as it breaks in. I just want the best, not "good enough." - August 9th, 2021 Well, if I'm trying to over engineer any part, it's the motor pinion (pulley). 6061 aluminum, integral motor cooling impeller outfitted with proper nose cone and velocity stack. Oh, and this one is balanced so it provides the same direction and amount of airflow in either motor direction, just FYI. - August 9th, 2021 I really need to apologize to all of you... I've made a mistake. Sparrowhawk can go all the way down to 400rpm with no problems whatsoever!!!!! Operated smoothly with all the torque from that big ol' motor. It passed the operational (spinning) test with flying colors from 400-1000rpm. It also passed the heat test at these speeds under simulated tremendous load. So all that crap I said about not for everyone etc was because I genuinely thought it had no chance of these speeds. It's not really still "for everyone" but now I can confidently say a novice can use it with ease. This is a wonderful surprise for me! Another passed test as a huge surprise - I have not been able to heat anything up at all, even at 100% speed and HEAVY tension on the 3mm Kevlar brake band... neither the motor nor the aluminum brake drum were anything more than "barely perceivably warm." During its first full speed torture test, pulled no punches and couldn't even make it sweat! This is HUGE! An abuse-proof 4krpm spinner! - August 10th, 2021 Okay. Decided to shoot the nitrous to it last night. Held steady at.....6090 rpm. That's a SIX. - August 10th, 2021 100th comment! I'm calculating the linear speed of the flyer arms, on a 4" span (102mm) at 4krpm, as 47.6 miles per hour. Can I get a double check? Because I tested Magpie Ultra at 70mph+ tip speeds and was about my limit (and that was with a slightly deeper engagement distance because of the lower rpm, and much higher momentum). It'll still need a disclaimer about safe use with "lathe" type rules. No long sleeves, hair must be pulled back, no loose objects within 18", and definitely don't place any unsecured fiber next to it. The air immediately around the flyer is a mini tornado, and the motor cooling pinion impeller now can draw air from a foot away! So a clean stable work surface - no spinning at 4k in bed with fluffy snoozing beside. It's a serious tool at those speeds, but evidently doesn't mind idling for a leisurely walk too. Motor mount now has an extended shroud to encompass the pinion, and channel the exhaust air down the sides of the motor, exiting the rear. (I'm really having fun with the thermo and fluid dynamics involved here!) - August 10th, 2021 To read more of the group conversation on these new developments stop by our Daedalus Spinners Group on Facebook. Stay tuned for more Sparrowhawk news and don't forget to watch and participate in the Live Q&A on our Facebook group Sat August 14, 2021 @ 5 pm EDT USA. To Subscribe to our Blog and be able to leave comments click on the Login/Sign Up button. We currently have it set up for sign ups requiring approval to mitigate potential spam. Happy Spinning! Evanita

Tomorrow October 16th at 4 PM EDT we will be streaming the Falcon Q&A! Featuring (in no particular order) Evanita W Montalvo, Abby Franquemont, James Longdrawjames Perry, and Dave Giles. We will be streaming this Q&A to our Facebook group and will be recorded. Feel free to join us and ask any questions to our group of test spinners. We will be discussing a variety of topics surrounding Falcon's high speed special ability, but also how it performs and feels at slower speeds. Discussion will include advice on gauges from cobweb to lace, and fibers like cotton versus silk versus wool. Tune in and enjoy!

Hiya everyone! We are pleased to share with you all another Sojourner's Migration Blog written by Vampy the current caretaker of Sojourner. This was originally published on her blog found here on July 28th, 2021. Wishing you all Happy Spinning and Bird Watching! - Evanita "Today I thought it was high time Sojourner learned where her fibre comes from. I showed her what happens to cotton after it is spun: And also some cotton bolls and fibre from the last time I grew it… it doesn’t grow too well in the UK, but I managed to get a little. After that we went outside to the garden. A very small bird in a very big greenhouse After fighting our way past the overgrown lettuce and tomatillo plants, we made it to the cotton! Soon she was distracted by all the other greenery around her, so I showed her what Japanese Indigo looks like and told her to watch out for pretty blue fibre. She was such a happy bird outdoors we went and looked at a few other plants. Before relaxing for a while first on the moss, then by the waterfall. She wasn’t done there though, there’s just so much more to learn. I told her all about flax: And she learned how it grows After a very busy and educational day, I think the best thing for us to do is curl up in bed with a cat and do some spinning! - Vampy Migration Schedule The following is an estimated schedule. We have built in time for shipping however as with any adventure there's always a bit of uncertainty. Updates about Tweety and Sojourner's travels will be shared on our Instagram and Facebook page/group. Tweety's Itinerary Lorrie G - Alaska - July 22-Aug 8 Krystal P - Washington - Aug 13-29 Jessica C - Washington - Sept 2-19 Nancy T - Washington - Sept 23-Oct 10 Esther E - Idaho - Oct 15-31 Susan L - Idaho - Nov 4-21 Leigh W - Oregon - Nov 26-Dec 12 Desiree G - Oregon - Dec 16-Jan 2 Valerie S - Washington - Jan 6-23 Sojourner's Itinerary Vampy - UK - July 22-Aug 8 Kathryn F - UK - Aug 12-29 Jan H - UK - Sept 2-19 Liz T - UK - Sept 23-Oct 10 Eve W - UK - Oct 15-31 Teresa P - UK - Nov 4-21 Jessica D - UK - Nov 26-Dec 12 Su J - UK - Dec 16-Jan 2 Sophie L - UK - Jan 6-23 Follow the Migration! To keep tabs on the adventures of these two Sparrows follow us on DaedalusSpinningWheels on Instagram, Daedalus Spinning Wheels on Facebook, as well as our Migration Blog here on Spotted Ewe Fibers. All spinners participating on this program are encouraged to use the following hashtags on social media. #DaedalusSparrowMigrationProgram #SpinningWithTweetyTheSparrow #WhereIsTweetyTheSparrow #SpinningWithSojournerTheSparrow #WhereIsSojournerTheSparrow

We will have Whirligigs and Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kits in the shop this Saturday, March 23rd at 4 pm EDT. We will have a timer banner at the top of the shop. Please make sure to read the following information to ensure you are ready for the shop update. Whirligig Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/whirligig This is where you will find the listing for the Whirligig. Starling V3/V3FP Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/starling This is where you will find the listing for the Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kit along with extra Bobbin packs. How to Prepare for the Shop Update Make sure you have a Daedalus Shop account. If you haven't already signed up for a shop account login already on the new shop you'll want to ensure you do that ahead of time. At the top of the shop, you'll see a little person icon. Simply click on this and on the next page you'll click "Create account" to set up your account. Please ensure you fill out all the information and set up your shipping address so you don't have to worry about that later. We highly recommend you familiarize yourself with our shop. For the best shopping experience, we recommend using a device that is capable of using Apple Pay or Google Pay. These methods of payments if set up are extremely quick. We also recommend if using PayPal to ensure that you are already logged in to your PayPal account in advance. You'll want to ensure you add any additional items you'd like to purchase before the shop update. This could include things like a battery, kates, etc. If you are outside the Continental United States please make sure to read about our international shipping and battery delivery. For those that are outside of the continental US, we can provide assistance with helping you find the right battery to operate your wheel. https://www.daedalusspinningwheels.com/post/about-shipping-internationally - Evanita

We are preparing the incubators for a new flock of Starlings. We have sent out Build emails Starling V3FPs. Emails are sent from Support@daedalusspinningwheels.com. We highly recommend adding this email address to your contacts to help ensure the email doesn't land in spam. If your name is in the list below and you do not see the email please check your spam. M. Ali A. Baldewicz A. Eakin R. Johnson A. Wong P.Wright H. Stahmer S.Polsinelli K. Jensen K. Molinaro K. lewis K. Jensen D. Carpenter D. Berg D. Brown E. Witthuhn J. Howard J. Kong S. Satterfield K. Hector T. Ehlers About the Starling V3FP Can’t decide between the Magpie and the Sparrow? You can’t go wrong with the Starling V3FP, our “in-between” powerhouse. The Starling has a small footprint, weighing in at just under 2.5 lbs., and yet it’s capable of spinning at 2,180 RPMs. Despite its capabilities, this e-spinner is small enough to take with you to your next guild meeting or spinning class. It has a 12 mm orifice (with a 6 mm reducer), making textured and bulky yarns equally as possible as lace-weight and low-twist singles. It has large-capacity bobbins which can hold 12-plus oz of yarn spun at 30 WPI. ​ This e-spinner is an excellent entry point to owning and experiencing a Daedalus spinning wheel and can suit most any style or gauge of yarn. You’ll love it both spinning your singles and then plying them. Cost Breakdown Starling V3 (without the speed controller) - $950 Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125 Starling V3 Bobbin 3 pack (your color choice and pattern) - $125 What's Included with your Starling V3FP Purchase When purchasing a Starling V3FP you will receive the wheel along with three black Helios bobbins and an accessories kit. If you do not already have a Daedalus Speed Controller whether our standard one or the one that fits within the Magpie then you will need to make sure you add one to your order. Evanita

We will have Martins in the shop this Saturday, April 13th at 4 pm EDT. We will have a timer banner at the top of the shop. Please make sure to read the following information to ensure you are ready for the shop update. Martin Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/martin This is where you will find the listing for the Martin along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, and batteries. The Martin has a built in speed controller but is compatible with the External Speed Controller. If you wish to use the External Speed Controller you will need to purchase a motor extension cable (3ft recommended). Cost Breakdown Martin with 3 Black Bobbins - $775 External Speed Controller (Optional)* - $125 Motor Extension Cable 3 FT or 6 FT (Optional)* - $23-25 Martin Bobbin extra 3 pack (black only) - $90 2 Extra Lazy Kate Axles (includes Akerworks TensiTamers) - $40 ​ * If you want to use an External Speed Controller you will need a Motor Extension Cable (3ft recommended) What’s Included with Martin​ ​ Martin in a case 3 bobbins with Aluminum Brake Drums Orifice Hook Premade Tension Band 2 Lazy Kate Axles with Akerworks Tensi Tamers (additional available for purchase) 1 Drive Belt Spares Kit Bag (1 Axle O-ring, 1 Extra Rear Bearing, 1 Cinch, 1 Spring, and Kevlar Tension Cord) PD3.1 Power Brick with USB-DC5525 15vDC Conversion Cable 3 feet DC5525 power extension cable 6 feet Manual How to Prepare for the Shop Update Make sure you have a Daedalus Shop account. If you haven't already signed up for a shop account login already on the new shop you'll want to ensure you do that ahead of time. At the top of the shop, you'll see a little person icon. Simply click on this and on the next page you'll click "Create account" to set up your account. Please ensure you fill out all the information and set up your shipping address so you don't have to worry about that later. We highly recommend you familiarize yourself with our shop ahead of time For the best shopping experience, we recommend using a device that is capable of using Apple Pay or Google Pay. These methods of payments if set up are extremely quick. We also recommend if using PayPal to ensure that you are already logged in to your PayPal account in advance. You'll want to ensure you add any additional items you'd like to purchase before the shop update. This could include things like battery pack, extra packs of bobbins, accessories, and an extension cable. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of scoring a wheel. If you are outside the Continental United States please make sure to read about our international shipping and battery delivery. For those that are outside of the continental US, we can provide assistance with helping you find the right battery to operate your wheel. https://www.daedalusspinningwheels.com/post/about-shipping-internationally Also don't forget that if you would like to purchase a Starling or Magpie we have a queue for these wheels. Simply go to their page and fill out the queue form to be on the waiting list. Wishing everyone the best of luck! Happy Spinning! Evanita

May 4th-5th - Maryland Sheep & Wool in Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD Hello my lovely flock, spring is in the air and that means Maryland Sheep and Wool is not far away. This year we will have a huge selection of wheels in a myriad of colors as well as winders galore, and for all you Starling V3 and V3FP owners we will have our new Starling Lace Flyer in the booth with plenty of extra bobbins. Please be sure to come by the booth in our new location, Main Expo Hall in Booth C31 & C32. Where To Find Us: We are in a new location this year! The Daedalus Spinning Wheels booth will be in the Main Expo Hall in Booth C31 & C32. What's in Store? We are planning to have the following available for sale. Please note that we are still preparing so this list may change. Magpie V2 Bodies - $950 Magpie V2 Standard Flyer Kits - $540 Magpie V2 Art Flyer Kits - $560 Martins - $775 3 Pack of Martin Bobbins - $90 Sparrows - $500 3 Pack of Sparrow Bobbins - $90 Starling V3FPs - $950 Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kits - $440 3 Pack of Starling Lace Bobbins - $90 Extension Cables (3 and 6 ft) - $23-25 Speed Controllers - $125 Batteries - $125 Roly-Poly - $690 Whirligig - $550 4oz Fiber Braids w/Silk - $30 4oz Fiber Braids w/o Silk - $24 Batts - $40 Online Shop Update We will be temporarily closing the online shop from May 1st-8th while we are away for this festival. Shipping delays surrounding the event are expected so please keep this in mind. After Maryland Once the fiber dust has settled after Maryland we are planning to put together a Shop Update for what is left over from the festival. Wishing everyone going to Maryland a spectacular time! Happy Spinning! - Evanita

When we get back from Maryland we will be having a Post Maryland Shop Update to free up space for future production. We will have this shop update on Saturday May 11th at 4pm EDT. Any Martins and Sparrows left over from Maryland will be available. We will have additional Whirligigs, Roly-Polies, and Martins that are not part of what is being taken to Maryland available as well for this update. Martin Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/martin This is where you will find the listing for the Martin along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, batteries, and the Speed Controller. Roly-Poly Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/roly-poly This is where you will find the listing for the Roly-Poly along with all your extras such as batteries. Sparrow Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/sparrow This is where you will find the listing for the Sparrows along with all your extras such as bobbins, accessories, batteries, and the Speed Controller. Whirligig Shop Collection - https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/whirligig This is where you will find the listing for the Whirligig along with all your extras such as batteries. 2 Week Shop Closure After we get back from Maryland we will be prepping for the Shop Update as well as fufilling any outstanding orders. After our shop update we will be closing the shop for a period of 2 weeks to recover from the festival and get reorganized. How to Prepare for the Shop Update Make sure you have a Daedalus Shop account. If you haven't already signed up for a shop account login already on the new shop you'll want to ensure you do that ahead of time. At the top of the shop, you'll see a little person icon. Simply click on this and on the next page you'll click "Create account" to set up your account. Please ensure you fill out all the information and set up your shipping address so you don't have to worry about that later. We highly recommend you familiarize yourself with our shop. For the best shopping experience, we recommend using a device that is capable of using Apple Pay or Google Pay. These methods of payments if set up are extremely quick. We also recommend if using PayPal to ensure that you are already logged in to your PayPal account in advance. You'll want to ensure you add any additional items you'd like to purchase before the shop update. Anything you can prepare in advance so that you can get through checkout as quickly as possible will improve your chances of scoring a wheel. If you are outside the Continental United States please make sure to read about our international shipping and battery delivery. For those that are outside of the continental US, we can provide assistance with helping you find the right battery to operate your wheel. https://www.daedalusspinningwheels.com/post/about-shipping-internationally Also don't forget that if you would like to purchase a Starling or Magpie we have a queue for these wheels. Simply go to their page and fill out the queue form to be on the waiting list. Wishing everyone the best of luck! Happy Spinning! Evanita

Hi Everyone, The Shop is now reopened however please keep in mind that while the shop has reopened there will still be some shipping delays. Current Priorities Our current focus in the shop is handling all of our outstanding orders to get them ready to ship and out the door. Next will be working on any wheels that came in that need servicing. Once the above is handled we will then work on any new orders that are starting to come in. We thank you for your patience during this difficult time with our family. - Team Daedalus

With a heavy heart, we will be shutting the shop for 2 weeks as we say goodbye to George Giles, David’s father. George passed away last night, Feb. 22, 2024, in his winter residence in Florida. For this reason, the shop will be closed and no shipments will be going out for a minimum of 2 weeks, we hope it will not be longer than that but logistics and grieving are difficult to predict. We greatly apologize for the delay and any inconvenience that it brings, please bear with us during this difficult time. The shop should reopen in mid-March when assembly and shipments will resume. Thank you for your understanding. David & Rebecca Giles

Hi everyone! I am excited to be able to share with you all Dave's latest creation the Starling V3/V3FP LACE FLYER! This specialized flyer takes after the Falcon flyer to allow for faster speeds and lighter take up. A Lace Flyer for Starling? Compared to the original Starling V3 Flyer (now known as the Standard Flyer), this will allow much higher speeds (over 3000 RPM) and very light take up. This configuration is ideal for cobweb/gossamer spinning, as well as short staples like cotton that need a very high twist rate. 200 wraps per inch (WPI) is not uncommon in skilled hands. *High Speed RPM is also the RPM for the Starling V3 Speed + lighter tension at the cost of bobbin size To keep the system light and responsive at these higher speeds, a more narrow flyer span was required. We estimate 4+ oz capacity for fine singles. Starling Lace Flyer VS Falcon The Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer is a modified version of the Falcon Flyer. Several dimensions were modified to accommodate the Starling chassis, and the gear ratio was tweaked a bit. But the revolutionary aerodynamic coupling is unchanged, allowing for ultra-low take up, and making the system polite and friendly to use at these high speeds. The Falcon still holds the record for a docile 4000 RPM spinning wheel and is a serious beast when it comes to these types of jobs. But the Lace Flyer for Starling V3 will give the user a very similar experience, albeit not at light-speed like Falcon easily manages. Starling V3? The Starling V3/V3FP Lace flyer can be used with both the Starling V3 and V3FP! It uses the same drive belt, hook tool, and tension belt as your existing flyer. Scotch Tension The Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer can ONLY be used in Scotch Tension. Please do not use this flyer in Irish under any circumstance, not even for rewinding. What comes with the Starling V3 Lace Flyer Kit? This Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer kit includes: Lace Flyer Three all-black Lace Bobbins Ultra Light Tension Kit (1mm Kevlar, Cinch, and elastics) 2 Rear Bearings One pair of black flyer guides Maiden Cup Adapter Compatible with both the original Starling V3 and the V3FP. It uses the same drive belt, hook tool, and tension belt as your existing Starling V3 Standard flyer. Cost This flyer is an Add-on only. All Starling V3FPs come with the Standard Flyer only. Starling V3/V3FP Lace Flyer Kit (includes 3 bobbins) - $440 USD 3 Pack of All-Black Lace Bobbins - $90 USD Release Date The Starling V3 Lace Flyer Kit and Bobbin Packs will be available on Wednesday, February 21st at 6 PM EST. - Team Daedalus