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SPARROW

Made from carbon fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic, the Sparrow is a light Scotch or Irish tensioned electric spinning wheel that is optimized for finer weights and higher speeds. Capable of over 2,000 rpm, yet Sparrow is just as comfortable walking and jogging from 300-900 rpm.  Swap from Scotch to Irish quickly, when your project needs the extra take up that Irish offers... or use Scotch to keep tension low for the finest yarns. Its petite size is perfect for travel.

How to Purchase

 

These machines are sold in batches in our shop. Once we know a batch is almost ready we will make a post to our Blog to announce the date and time for the Shop Update. We highly recommend subscribing to our blog so you can be notified via email when these announcements are posted. To subscribe visit our blog and click the Log In/Sign Up button. 

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​Cost Breakdown

 

*Sparrow (without the speed controller) - $500

Speed Controller (required to operate) - $125

Sparrow Bobbin 3 pack (black only) - $90

Motor Extension Cable 3 FT or 6 FT - $23-25

*Sparrow price includes 3 all-black bobbins.

What's Included with Sparrow

  • *Sparrow

  • 3 black bobbins with aluminum brake drums

  • orifice hook

  • Spares Kit (1 axle o-ring, 2 cinches, rat tail tension cord, 1 rear bearing, 2 rubber feet, 1 small super glue, and 2 tension springs )

  • 15V DC Power Supply

  • Manual

*Speed Controller is required but must be purchased separately if you do not already have one for a Daedalus E-Spinner. Speed Controllers are $125.

Product Details

 

Materials: Carbon Fiber and 3D printed ABS plastic

Dimension: 8" L x 6" W x 7" H (20x15x18 cm)

Weight: 1.5 lbs (650g)

Tension: Scotch or Irish

Orifice: 6mm
Bobbin: 5+ oz Capacity of 30 WPI singles

Speed: 240-2,040 RPM (Rotations Per Minute)

Power Requirements: 15V
Speed Controller: Uses either the Daedalus Speed Controller or Magpie Speed Controller.

Starling V3: Products

SINGLE SPEED RPM

2 SPEED RPM

The above stats were recorded from Rebecca Giles's Sparrow, Una with a Aluminum Drum bobbin. The RPM (rotations per minute) can vary slightly from one wheel to the next, so please use this as a general guideline. The 2 Speed Sparrow has a pinion with two grooves. The small groove is Low Speed and the large groove is High Speed.

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Teal and Lime Sparrow
Teal and Lime Sparrow
Left Tension Hook
Right Tension Dial
Removing the bobbin from a Sparrow
Removing the bobbin from a Sparrow
Switching from Scotch to Irish Tension
Switching from Scotch to Irish Tension
Switching from Scotch to Irish Tension
Sparrow in Irish Tension
Irish Tension Driveband Alignment
Teal and Black Sparrow
Teal and Black Sparrow
Teal and Black Sparrow
Left Tension Hook
Right Tension Dial
Removing the bobbin from a Sparrow
Removing the bobbin from a Sparrow
Sparrow in Irish Tension
Daedalus Speed Controller
Daedalus Speed Controller
Teal and Lime Sparrow and Light Blue and Black Starling V3
Sparrow, Starling V3, and Magpie.
Tweety the Sparrow spinning cotton
Cotton vs Wool
Cotton vs Wool
Cotton singles spun on Sparrow
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Sparrow: Photo Gallery
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