{"id":6723,"date":"2021-08-21T08:31:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/?p=6723"},"modified":"2021-08-21T08:31:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T06:31:30","slug":"3d-printed-charkha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/3d-printed-charkha\/","title":{"rendered":"3D printed charkha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a previous post<\/a> I reviewed a pair of 3D printed combs from Joseph Bjork at Good and Basic<\/a>. Today I review a 3D printed charkha from the same maker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more background to this review, read the first sections of the post about the 3D printed combs<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3D printed charkha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The designs are free for anyone with access to a 3D printer<\/a>, but Joseph also sells his products in his Etsy shop<\/a>. Joseph wrote that he was shocked at the price of spinning tools. He deeply enjoys fiber arts and wants everyone who is interested to be able to spin. The idea with the 3D printed tools is to offer a cheap alternative to more expensive spinning tools for a new spinner who wants to have a go at the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 3D printed charkha ready for spinning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I have never used a charkha before and have nothing to compare with when it comes to the tool. However, I am an intermediate to experienced spinner, I have spun cotton and know the spinning technique required. I have been wanting to try a charkha for a while now, though, and this is the perfect opportunity for me to see if I like it. In this sense I’m a good candidate for Joseph’s 3D printed charkha \u2013 a charkha beginner who wants to try but not spend too much money. The 3D printed charkha costs $30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, here is my review, beginning with a short version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n