Article Info

Article Title
Spindle Dynamics
Author
Stephenie Gaustad
Issue date
Summer 2019
Issue number
25
Issue topic
Suspended Spindle
Description
This article emphasizes that the hand spindle is far more than a beginner’s tool—it is a versatile, meditative, and deeply personal instrument with surprising complexity. While its design is simple, its interaction with the spinner creates a dynamic relationship that blends art and physics. A table on spindle performance offers a starting point for understanding how elements like shaft size and whorl weight affect the spinning experience.
Article topic list
spindles