A.....The
Old style wooden end bobbins (About 4 ounce) were phased out several years ago, however,
because of their thick Rimu wood ends, (they are quieter than the new bobbins) and the
replaceable bushings, they are still quite serviceable.
B.....The
standard Plastic Bobbins (About 3.5 ounce) that are supplied with each spinning wheel, are
composed of a high temperature plastic material that allows the bobbin to be submerged in
boiling water, (to set the twist on Cotton), or in dye baths, (however, even with the
water circulation holes in the core, I doubt you will get an even dying, but then again
you might get some real interesting effects) and if you like to spin in the grease, you
can easily clean up your plastic bobbins with hot soapy water. They are light and quite
responsive. The only down side, is a slight singing of the brake string on the thin
plastic. $.PRICE.$
C.....The
new optional Tara wood bobbins (About 2.5 ounce) are aimed at those who want a turned
wooden bobbin. They are quite light and well made.They feature two bobbin brake string
grooves to give an even finer brake adjustment.The first ones had a problem with the
plastic bearings, but Majacraft has since gone to a new and better bearing. Please note
that the flange edges are very thin and as such may not stand up to rough handling. This
is a pretty bobbin, made of Tara wood, with a waxed finish. $.PRICE.$
