Absolute quality, beautiful looking and brilliant electric spinning wheel. So smooth and a pleasure to use. Chose the 3ply lazy kate, absolute quality, folds down flat for easy carrying.
Yarn Ball holder and extra teal bobbins, absolute quality too, smooth, easy to carry due to folding flat and easy to put together.
Jessica & Kevin were a pleasure to deal with and very helpful.
The miniSpinner Pro is well engineered, beautifully built machine that is a complete pleasure to use. I am a new spinner, and learning to spin on the miniSpinner has allowed me to focus on learning and developing my own technique while the miniSpinner ensures a smooth, consistent operation. I love using the miniSpinner, and my skills are developing faster than I had thought possible.
The minispinner is such a good wheel! I have had no trouble spinning laceweight to bulky on it. It's very quiet, so I can spin without disturbing my SO while we watch telly. Can't wait to take it to classes!
I love the mini spinner. I've had it since December and have done a lot of spinning with it. It's so portable and I really like the size of the bobbins...they hold a lot of yarn! The instructions are thorough and easy to follow and the videos online are very helpful.
I so love it ! And loved all the help Jessica gave me too !
This is my second miniSpinner Pro! I use my first Pro with the lace flyer. My new Pro is set up for plying with the Wooly Winder, and will easily transition to spinning sport or worsted yarn. Excellent spinners and great for traveling!
I learned to spin with drop spindles and for years swore up and down that I would never want to own a wheel. So this was a BIG step for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled with what it allows me to do, especially when it comes to plying, but for spinning singles as well. I opted for the lace flyer and started getting fabulous results almost immediately. Once I got up the courage to plug the machine in and turn it on, the basic operation was easy to learn. It's whisper-quiet and smooth and solid. Thank you, HansenCrafts!! It has changed my life, and now that I've embarked on this journey, I won't want to look back.
I bought the Pro mini spinner and got a lovely two tone cherry wood model that I just love. The changes in colour give it a unique quality. I bought extra bobbins, orifice threader (which I recommend!) and a copy of Power Spinning by Amelia Garripoli which has been very helpful. I'm not new to spinning but I wanted to start my new "Hansen relationship" off right. I love that its totally silent , love the smooth start and stop and the foot pedal is indispensible. I use the gear bag for my fiber..... and must confess I bought a sewing machine travel case for the wheel and parts that comes with a telescoping handle and wheels. I also added a folding metal camp table that is light weight and folds up neatly so I can set up my wheel anywhere and spin to my heart desire! I bought the Hansen recommended battery pack and so I'm good to go. I also came back and purchased the cherry lace flyer and extra bobbins for when I'm totally up to speed on my new Hansen. Yea, I'm happy!
It took me a while to purchase this espinner. I co-own a Classic and really enjoyed spinning but didn't have access to the machine enough to really get into it. So I purchased a Pro. While I an NOT a Pro (!), I figured the upgraded motor would allow me to take advantage of the machine's enhanced features as I become a better spinner. It's an impressive little package! Can't wait to be spinning lace, fingering and aran weight yarns.
And the customer service is wonderful! My email inquiries received prompt responses--always a good sign of a company that stands behind its products.
I highly recommend this product to those like me who are committed to spinning even though they aren't great spinners--yet! Now I just have to figure out how to ply--
Debbie
Loving my miniSpinner Pro! I feel like my yarn is more consistent. I love sitting in my comfy chair while I spin! The bobbins are huge! Loving everything about it!
I heard the feedback about the Pro being more powerful than my old Classic but really didn't count on the vast improvement. It keeps on going even when I need to stop spinning my bulky artyarn. A very quiet, smooth machine! I don't miss my Wooly Winder afterall. Thanks!!
I had to wait 10 whole days before I was allowed to even look at my new miniSpinner Pro because it was a Christmas present. Today is Christmas Day and I absolutely am thrilled with my new spinner. It’s so smooth and quiet and really does help me even out my yarns because of it’s consistent pull-in. I was also really impressed with the care taken to package it for shipping .
I just have one problem : I found a small piece of something that resembled the top of the tension/thread guides and realized that the guide on the left side of the flyer is missing its ceramic ring. Could you please send me a replacement ?
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Hi Sharon,
We are sorry that the eyelet arrived broken! Please contact us at support@hansencrafts.com and we will send a replacement right away!
Happy spinning,
Jessica
The Cherry miniSpinner Pro with the Lace Flyer is totally awesome! I have been spinning for more than 40 years and have had wonderful foot treadled wheels and do still love the aesthetics of "the old fashion way". In addition to loving the magic of hand spinning, I am a production weaver, incorporating as much hand spun yarn as possible in my products. The miniSpinner Pro is enabling me to spin through the fleeces much more quickly while still maintaining the consistency. Love the Lace Flyer!
Just love the mini Pro it has made a difference in my spinning tops, they are more even and consistent. Plying is made easier, with the control of the spinner speed. I have purchased a battery and able to visit my Mother in the nursing home, with the spinner.
Thank you to Hansencraft for a great aid for spinning
Beautiful looking and everything appears well made and sturdy.
Quiet and easy to use.
He arrived quickly in Switzerland. I am delighted, the pro version is perfect and silent. The instructions for use are well explained. It is a pleasure to spin with such a beautiful spinning wheel
An early Christmas present so I've had time to play with my new e spinner. It's so quiet. Because the battery is not part of it, it's very light. I found a small better pack for under $100 on Amazon. I think it would have been helpful if the instruction manual had included the instructional video link I found later on YouTube. https://youtu.be/TK1deN_IXok I'm very pleased with this little gem. What sold me on this one is the "slow start" , voltage of the motor and the weight. I also have two fiber friends who owned a Hansen Crafts and convinced me nothing else compares to it.
An early Christmas present so I've had time to play with my new e spinner. It's so quiet. Because the battery is not part of it, it's very light. I found a small better pack for under $100 on Amazon. I think it would have been helpful if the instruction manual had included the instructional video link I found later on YouTube. https://youtu.be/TK1deN_IXok I'm very pleased with this little gem. What sold me on this one is the "slow start" , voltage of the motor and the weight. I also have two fiber friends who owned a Hansen Crafts and convinced me nothing else compares to it.
I really don’t feel qualified to “rate” this spinner since I am just learning, so here I am, a bumbling beginner with a pro model and probably haven’t spun more than 500 feet of anything I would call yarn during my first two weeks at it. But I have wanted to learn to spin for about 30 years and decided to wait until I was “old enough” to start. When I learned about the mini spinner about four years ago, I knew this was what I wanted. When I finally decided to get one, I found out that there was now a “pro” model and got that just in case by the time I learned (in a few years from now) I would already have the pro so I wouldn’t feel like I had to upgrade. I have been figuring out new things every time I sit down and plug it in. Keep re-watching many videos and they make more sense every time. The first and most unexpected challenge was to decide which hand to use for which thing. Sometimes I actually spin what I would call yarn. Other times…hmmm, almost yarn. I will say that I love it and it is even more fun and satisfying than I thought. I have high hopes for myself as a spinner and think I made the right choice.
Very nice machine. Super fast shipping, shipped the same day I ordered.
I love my new spinning tool. It's made spinning easier on my joints and creates a faster end product. It's quiet and light but powerful! You won't be disappointed. Customer service is top notch. I had questions before I purchased and I called to speak with the company representative. She was knowledgeable and helpful. A small ceramic piece was broken when it arrived. I emailed the pieces in a photo and a new part arrived within 2 days! Love the fact that it's made in USA!
I have been spinning on it for a few days now. At first it was making noise and stopping even though I was at barely past 9 with very light uptake. I was able to get the flyer out, after putting some lubricant on near the orofice, and then lubricated the whole shaft of the flyer (not the bobbin shaft but the part that goes into the orofice). Now it is spinning beautifully. Thanks so much for your friendly, quick service.
This is my first experience with an e-spinner, and I am extremely pleased with the Hansen Pro. It was an easy transition to use the spinner. I found it helpful to review the documentation and Power Spinning by Ameila Garripoli, as well as the online videos on YouTube. The spinner is quiet, easy to use, and very smooth. I love the slow start and stop features as well.
I have had a Hansen Mini-spinner since 2012 and has loved it. I'm not sure I could figure out the ratios, etc on a regular wheel anymore. I powered up the Pro but didn't have time to do much. I am planning on using my old one as a plying wheel with my Woolee Winder and the Pro to spin. Can't wait to have time to really spin on it. I didn't hesitate to buy the wheel as I know the Hansens stand behind what they sell.
