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Stanwood Needlecraft Wooden Umbrella Swift - Medium
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Brand | Stanwood Needlecraft |
Color | Brown |
Specific Uses For Product | Needlecraft |
Recommended Uses For Product | Needlecraft |
Target Audience | Adult |
Shape | Hands |
Shaft Material | Wood |
Handle Material | Wood,Wooden |
Frame Material | Wood |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Premium Quality
- Made of Finely Finished Birch
- Medium Size
- Spins Smoothly
- Holds up to a 6' Circumference Skein
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 23.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches |
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Item model number | YW-1 |
ASIN | B000IG1I8O |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #45,570 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #842 in Yarn |
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Oriental Touch LLC |
Date First Available | September 17, 2006 |
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Product Description
This Medium size yarn swift is made of solid wood and finished by extra fine sanding (no toxic varnish fume). The Medium size can hold skeins up to 6-ft in circumference. It spins smoothly and makes yarn winding a fun job. The clamp-on base allows it to be firmly fixed at the edges of tables, chairs, benches, or any other convenient locations. It fits edges up to 1 3/4 Inch thick. The craftsmanship on this yarn swift is superior. We avoid wood pieces with scars or blemishes so that our yarn swifts are less vulnerable to breakage and more appealing aesthetically. The ends of metal tying wires are hidden into holes and will never hurt your hands or the yarn.
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Customer Review: Exactly What I Needed
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of assembly, smoothness of turning, and value of the umbrella. For example, they mention it's well-made, reliable, and works well. Some appreciate the clear instructions. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ball winder. They mention it's well-made, reliable, and sturdy. Some appreciate the ingenious design that allows it to be folded up. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It is stable, does not squeak or wobble. The wood is unfinished, sanded smooth and all the moving parts turn swiftly and smoothly...." Read more
"...The construction quality is excellent, smooth surfaces and fluid movement...." Read more
"...Its well built. Its smooth. It folds down compactly. It turns smoothly for the most part, 99% smoothly...." Read more
"...I knit a LOT, and it will get a tom of use. It's well made, and all surfaces are smooth and well sanded so that yarn does not snag...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the beeswax. They mention that it works well, it gets better with use, and it works flawlessly. Some say that the product squeaks loudly.
"...It is easy to set up and worked very well on my first attempt, even with no experience. I've used it now to make half a dozen "cakes"...." Read more
"...It worked out great.The product it self worked flawlessly. It was fun to wind the twisted skeins of yarn into a yarn ball...." Read more
"...It still does its job and is reliable. Reasonable value for the cost" Read more
"...Overall, the swift has been smooth & worked excellently but for this one problem......" Read more
Customers find the yarn swift easy to set up and use right away. They say the directions are clear and the product works perfectly. Customers also appreciate that it's convenient to be able to quickly wind their own yarn. They mention that it can be set up quickly and can be taken down quickly. They also say it'll make winding them into balls much easier.
"...Mercifully, this swift came assembled. It is easy to set up and worked very well on my first attempt, even with no experience...." Read more
"This is my first swift and it was very easy to use for someone with no prior experience to set up and figure out...." Read more
"...It's easy to get the hanks of unwound yarn into place, the swift spins smoothly while winding, and stores compactly when not needed...." Read more
"The swift was very easy to set up. My biggest problem was that the tables I have in my home all have rounded edges...." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of turning. They say it's a wonderful tool that works smoothly and efficiently. They also appreciate the mechanism that turns readily.
"...The wood is unfinished, sanded smooth and all the moving parts turn swiftly and smoothly...." Read more
"...The construction quality is excellent, smooth surfaces and fluid movement...." Read more
"...Not too fast, not too slow..just wind it comfortably and the swift will keep up nicely to give you a great yarn cake." Read more
"...'s easy to get the hanks of unwound yarn into place, the swift spins smoothly while winding, and stores compactly when not needed...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the swift. They say it's one of the most affordable swifts on the market, and is worth the investment.
"...Hopefully, they will hold up for a long time.The price was right - Fifty something dollars...." Read more
"...It still does its job and is reliable. Reasonable value for the cost" Read more
"I purchased this swift less than a year ago from Amazon. Great price & fast accurate delivery...." Read more
"...Otherwise, it's a solid swift and worth the price!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the product. They say it tucks into a small space, stores compactly when not needed, and is the perfect size for winding hanks of yarn. The wood never snags and it folds up small. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the swift.
"...Its well built. Its smooth. It folds down compactly. It turns smoothly for the most part, 99% smoothly...." Read more
"...into place, the swift spins smoothly while winding, and stores compactly when not needed. I expect I'll be using it frequently for years to come." Read more
"...Not with this. And it attached nice and snug to my kitchen counter. I am so pleased." Read more
"...I leave it clamped to a table and it folds down compactly when not in use...." Read more
Customers find the electric ball winder easy to use. They say it makes winding skeins and hanks of yarn into balls in minutes. Customers also say it's convenient to be able to quickly wind their own yarn. They mention that the winder is well sanded so that the yarn does not snag.
"...well made, and all surfaces are smooth and well sanded so that yarn does not snag...." Read more
"...to create a ball that you call pull from the center and so the yarn doesn't move...." Read more
"...to use...not a lot of parts to put together and makes rolling skeins of yarn into balls easy. Thank you." Read more
"...But, combined with a yarn ball winder, I can wind my hanks into balls very easily...." Read more
Customers find the wood of the wooden swift smooth and easy to operate. They say it's well-built and has a lovely smooth finish. Customers also mention that the wood is sturdy and turns smoothly while winding. They also say it is gentle on yarns.
"...It is stable, does not squeak or wobble. The wood is unfinished, sanded smooth and all the moving parts turn swiftly and smoothly...." Read more
"...The construction quality is excellent, smooth surfaces and fluid movement...." Read more
"...Its well built. Its smooth. It folds down compactly. It turns smoothly for the most part, 99% smoothly...." Read more
"...It's well made, and all surfaces are smooth and well sanded so that yarn does not snag...." Read more
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I must also say that I was impressed with this Seller. When I ordered this winder I opted for the next day shipping for an additional fee. The following day I received an email saying that the item was back-ordered and would not ship 'next day' but would ship as soon as it was available. The next day shipping fee was immediately refuned without my even having to ask. The winder arrived the following day via FedEx at no additional cost. You cannot ask for more than that from anyone, but it certainly impressed me as to the quality of the Seller and their desire to have a satisfied customer base. Rest assured that I will again turn to this Seller for any additional products I might purchase.
If you are in the market for a winder I would highly recommend this one based on the quality and the Seller's professionalism. If you add a Boyle (or similar) automated ball winder you will think you have gone to yarn heaven!
Update- i updated from 4 stars to 5 because i added the wax as suggested by the company and i found a happy medium on my winding speed. Not too fast, not too slow..just wind it comfortably and the swift will keep up nicely to give you a great yarn cake.
Update- i updated from 4 stars to 5 because i added the wax as suggested by the company and i found a happy medium on my winding speed. Not too fast, not too slow..just wind it comfortably and the swift will keep up nicely to give you a great yarn cake.
The unit does initially make some whining noises when it first begins spinning, but once it gets going the noise stops. I also have a little trouble opening/raising the "umbrella" if it snuggly closed, so I need to pull the arms slightly open before I can push up the piece that opens the "umbrella". Sorry, I don't know the names of all the parts!
I'm a little nervous about how long the wooden screws are going to last, particularly the large one at the base, so I was careful not to over-tighten it. Note that the wood is unfinished, so you may want to rub some mineral oil into it as a finish. I'm hoping the noise will stop once I oil it!