I know this is an old post but....I have recently bought an antique spinning wheel much like this one in design, a little older I think, it came with no bobbin so I have had to make the one I already had fit the wheel, I knew nothing about spinning wheels having been doing my spinning on drop spindles for a while now, I didn't know if I had a double or single drive wheel, it was a matter of elimination, there was no brake on the flyer, no scotch tension either so after two weeks of trying this and that, I finally figured out it was a double drive wheel, I have watched many videos on these types of wheels and I must say this video explains a lot and very clearly. Thanks to you, I now have a fully functioning wheel, I do admire your consistency and skill using this, I have only had mine a couple of weeks and I am getting there, although keeping the rhythm of the wheel going takes practice. Thank you for sharing this very well put together instructional video.

So helpful. An amazing craftsman, Bill, just rebuilt a beautifully functional double-drive Saxony wheel from the mid 1800’s for me. I am thrilled to be learning on such a gorgeous piece of restored history!

Thanks for showing how to set the drive band for plying. 😊

Love to see a good man spin!!!

can't convey to  you how helpful your explanations are ! TY !

Thank you! Thank you so much for the thorough explanation! I just got an older wheel without a band and I didn't know how exactly I could spin thin yarn with it (with a lot of twist) but now I know!!

Thank you again!

I have a n espinner and I'm very glad you told us, the yarn doesnt go thru .the silvr loop on the flyer. Made all the difference  in my spinning  ha ha ha.

GREAT video! I've been searching for such a long time to find this information! Thank you so much!

Exactly what I wanted to see, you taking the time to go into details, on how to set the wheel. Thank you.
I have a K. Symphony and Minstrel and all sorts of spindles. Each require their own maintenance,  but for this I am.still learning

I've just got a double drive wheel and this is very helpful, thankyou.

Thank you for the in depth explanation. I was gifted a country craftsman double drive wheel a year ago and just getting brave enough to dive in. Really appreciate your video.

I thank you so very much for your help. I purchased a double drive w. VanEaton wheel and had no clue how to get it threaded. I will be a faithful watcher for my future trouble shooting.

Very helpful - thanks. Will make using double drive on my wheel much easier to understand.

Some of these videos show 'experienced' spinners struggling to make yarn on a dual drive wheel. Other than the lack of preparation of the wool, their problem is usually the drive band tension. If it's pulling too much, loosen the tension and if it's not pulling enough, tighten the tension.

Thank you

Thanks a lot, just the information I needed! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

Thank you for the good explanation it helped me a lot now I can enjoy my spinning wheel. Greetings from the Netherlands. 👋🏻🍀

Lots of great info & tips, thank you! Looking forward to trying them.  I’ve already started oiling where you suggested and the difference is amazing!

Thank you! This cleared things up for me!

Wow! Awesome information! This will help me a ton with my Rick Reeves double drive reel. Thanks so much for sharing!