Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Wooden 2 5 6 Feet Review

Well made, easy to assemble but on first use I found that the handles don't turn as smoothly and easily as they could. There is a situation where wood rubs against wood, which creates a little bit of friction. I solved this problem by finding a silicone washer that fits onto the center post between the leg and arms and makes it easier to rotate. The Swift should come with a washer or something similar. When winding yarn from the scissors to the ball winder, full freedom of movement without…

I used to always use Umbrella Swifts and wasn't sure I'd like them. I love it. Assembly requires no tools at all - everything is intuitive in how everything connects (although very clear instructions are also included). It's all wood, beautifully finished - no splinters or rough edges. Doesn't slip during use, spins freely but responds to the speed I need. It folds up just as easily as flat storage. Disclaimer: I just unboxed it and only used it once. But I think it's durable and suitable for…

Glad I decided to buy this instead of that dodgy umbrella. WARNING: You must, must, know how to properly untangle a strand before using this or you will end up in a tangle like I did. I finally watched some videos on You Tube that helped me. Carefully unwrap your hank and make a clean circle. You can see 2-3 bonds around Hank. Find a tie that has the beginning and end tied together. Cut the tie and tie the swift. Make sure your starting yarn is facing the OUTSIDE of the four pins. Make sure you

This is the best thing in the world! I love how simple yet very effective! It made twisting my strands so quick and easy! I couldn't be happier! These umbrellas looked so intimidating and just plain chunky. I didn't want to use any of these, but then I stumbled across this wonderful piece. I'm so happy I did! It's insanely easy to disassemble and put away, takes up almost no space and works great! From now on I will ALWAYS use one of these villains. If you're unsure because of the price or…

I'm so glad I bought this. This is my first haircut. I first looked at gliders until I found an Amish style swift. I like that it doesn't need to be clamped anywhere, and I have a feeling the Umbrella Swift can be uncomfortable. This Amish Swift is super smooth and stays on the table (has little pads with sticker dots). The best part is that it breaks down into 4 pieces plus 5 dowels/pins. I put the parts back in the long thin box they came in and keep them against the wall of my closet…

Wow; it is great! It turns quietly. A little random wood-on-wood scratcher to make cats happy. The sounds are very similar to those of a bird, but only occasionally do they make such a sound at all. You won't wake anyone up if you use it at 2am. It doesn't rattle, it doesn't bounce, and it stays on the table without moving even if you pull on the twine. You could probably make it 100% silent with a bar of soap, but it's still 95% silent. The pins fit snugly and are easy to remove. Spins…

About a year ago I bought a very cheap Chinese fake umbrella Swift - light green plastic device. It only took a few uses before it all started to break down and permanently tangled my socks. I was fed up and couldn't afford to buy the original so I looked for alternatives and found this product. In short, I will never return! This Amish style wood winder is way better than the umbrella style! It is durable, reliable to assemble and easy to transport without having to look for a place in the…

Oh my god I LOVE this thing! It is MUCH easier to use than the Swift umbrella. For Christmas I got an expensive Swift umbrella from my wish list. However, this didn't work because the center pole was warped, preventing the umbrella from sliding up the pole. The exchange said the item was sold out. So I looked around for another swift and found this unique Amish. I saw rave reviews and decided to give it a try. I'm so happy I did! This little thing does its job really quickly and easily and is…

Amazing! I bought a Stanwood Amish Swift along with a Stanwood Yarn Ball Winder. My photos show two cakes that I quickly baked. One is high quality lace yarn, 660 yards. It turned beautifully and is a center pull cake. It should be noted that wooden rods must be securely inserted into the holes - one of them flew out in the middle of the strand. Maybe I just got carried away and drove too fast, but you can't drive too slow either. The second skein is a less expensive (but nice and extremely…

No, I'm not a manual worker. But I'm married to the best knitter in the world! And she is much more than a knitter; For some time now, my wife has been processing alpaca wool into roving, spinning the roving into yarn and then using her knitting yarn to knit it into a ball. But when it came time to turn a homemade (or store-bought) ball into a ball of yarn for knitting, my skilled and highly skilled (!) hands and hands were called for. Any husband credited with dividing the skein and pushing it