After much research, I purchased this as my first wheel. I choose this one based on the flexibility it has for spinning project and that it was all included in the package (i.e. no need to spend $400 on the bulky flyer). The wheel is very comfortable to use and spins very smoothly. Also, it is very nice looking - solid structure. I like that I can switch from scotch tension to double drive band. The one thing I'm having a bit if a hard time getting used to is how to increase the tension when in double drive band mode. Overall, I love what I have experienced with this so far. I'm spinning thin or bulky and the flyer is nice and big to hold larger amounts. The lazy kate is also great, however one of the eye hooks broke when we put it together. Having fun with this wheel, just need more time to spin!

My amazing husband surprised me with this wheel for Christmas! Spinning has a steep learning curve but with a little help from the video and a few classes I was spinning my little feet off! Every time i use the spinning wheel I have such a smile on my face. The customer support was great also, they helped me when i was stuck. It's getting so much easier for me to spin, i do recommend this wheel to anyone that wants to spin! It is easily portable even for me so i can take it to classes.

Yes, I'm a relatively new spinner. I spent half a year spinning on a spindle, getting the feel for yarn. Then I borrowed my friend's Ashland Traveler for a while, to get the hang of spinning on a wheel. It was OK to work with, and I didn't know anything else.

But I needed my own wheel - my friend wanted hers back. I looked at all the wheels on all the websites, read about different wheels and what they could do, and kept going back to the Revolution, and finally ordered it.

When I started spinning on it, it was like going from a VW Bug to a Cadillac. Suddenly, spinning became a LOT more fun. The wheel is easy to get going, and the treadles make it easy to keep it moving smoothly. Everything is so well thought out. It was obviously designed by someone who actually uses a wheel and thought about what things could be improved on the other wheels.

I'm extremely happy that I made this choice. The support from Rachel is also superb, and she seems always to be available. (How do you do that?)

I replaced my original wheel with the 'Revolution' and I love it! I had not used the double drive in the past. It is great. The wheel is well built AND it looks really nice. It was so easy to set up and get right into spinning. I know I am going to enjoy this wheel for many years to come.

I can't recommend this wheel enough. Not only does it have a million options so you can spin absolutely anything on it, but you can really feel the quality in the workmanship. It is a sturdy, well built wheel. It treadles like an absolute dream. I have had heavier wheels so this is not the heaviest one out there, but it may be a little difficult to travel with. Still absolutely worth it though! I have spun on a lot of wheels and this one is by far my absolute favorite.

This is my very first wheel (yay!) and I researched a lot before deciding to purchase. I discovered how many people have at least 2 or more wheels and I just couldn't afford that. For me, I was unable to find anything that matched all of the features that the Revolution had for the price so I picked it up. Even though I felt confident I was doing the right thing, I was still nervous because hey, how many times have we been disappointed by products touting great things and being unable to follow through? I never should have had any doubts.
This wheel has allowed me to do everything! Being a new spinner, I want to try all types of spinning methods and fiber and this wheel allows me to do so with just a few quick changes. And the customer support is phenominal, kind, and patient even when having to deal with someone like me who barely knew what exactly it was I had done wrong and actually broke a whorl which was speedily replaced. To top it off, this is made here, in the USA, and I'm so proud to be able purchase American made.

My wheel arrived less than 24 hours ago. I'm a petite person and much older than Rachel so I worried about the assembly (husband is all thumbs).

Rather than sit on the floor as Rachel shows for the initial connection I hoisted the pieces up on the bed and single handedly did the assembly even faster than Rachel.

Already I've tried all the features and completely understand them. I only started spinning six months ago and except for two classes I'm self-taught.

This is a beautiful piece of woodwork very thoughtfully conceived. I highly recommend.

It is heavy but that's part of the beauty. Taking the base off would make it fit into a car for transport.

I have been looking for for a wheel after taking classes
2 years ago. I was definitely NOT the best spinner in my class, yet I loved the feel and process of making my own yarn while participating in such a beloved craft.
After research and talking with the folks at Paradise Fibers my husband surprised me with this wheel.
He is a woodworker and very picky! This is a beautiful looking and feeling wheel. The design feels solid and is easy to put together. The video is very helpful (so is a pause feature on the DVD player!) After about 20 min. to put it together, I was spinning on my first try!!

I was not sure about the foot straps, thought I might feel confined. I LOVE Them. I think they help to keep my treadling more balanced and smooth. As I said I am a very beginning spinner and feel I have the best wheel to spin on now and as my spinning skills improve. This is a lovely , easy to use and solid wheel.

This is a wonderful wheel. Within hours of getting it I could easily see how this will be my favorite, lovely to spin on! Although a little on the heavy side for porting around, it is worth doing because it is quite handsome and sturdy. Having Lendrums (upright & Saxony), Louet and the electric Butterfly - I love the Revolution for the quick change features for both flyers and speed.

The versatility of Single- and double drive is great. With a little more development I would love to see this wheel with a special flyer for high speed spinning, it does not yet take the place of the Lendrum's very fast flyer setup.
Thank you to Paradise Fibers for making this wheel and for wonderful customer service.

I learned how to spin in November 2010 and since that time I've worked pretty exclusively on an Ashford Joy. I would call myself a casual spinner, as I spin basically to keep my hands busy. I don't spin art yarns and when I ply, I prefer Navajo or chain plying to keep dyed colors together.

I decided this fall I wanted to move up to a wheel with more options and I saw the Paradise Revolution wheel, which offers a jumbo plying bobbin and double drive. I got my wheel on November 15, the same day as a new e-reader tablet, and I've spent more time with the wheel than with the tablet. This wheel is wonderful to work with.

The wheel's construction is very solid and stable. It's almost entirely of wood construction and there isn't a rough edge anywhere. It's also aesthetically lovely to look at. The treadles are pretty close to 3/4" thick and will handle feet up to Bigfoot size. I didn't think I'd like the leather snuggle straps at first, but I've grown used to them and, as an added bonus, they help me keep a better posture at the wheel. The wheel itself is 17.5 inches in diameter and the orifice height (which adjusts depending on your needs) ranges from about 35 inches to 38 inches.

This wheel is easy to put together, but I strongly suggest that you watch the wheel assembly video before you put it together and then again as you're doing the work. That way you'll be familiar with the parts as you're pulling them out of the box and will make your assembly go faster.

As with any wheel, there is a period where you and the wheel are getting to know each other. When I first started spinning on the Revolution wheel, I thought I was never going to get used to an orifice that was much higher than I'd ever used before (as the Joy orifice is around 20 inches from the floor). Now it is not a problem. I've also found that I can spin a much finer single with the wheel drive band on the middle whorl than I could on the Joy with the drive band on the smallest whorl.

I've found that if something isn't working right, it's likely a problem with your setup. I noticed my bobbin tension was wonky, and discovered that the spring holding the tension line had gotten wrapped around the eyelet. Untangled that and went on my way spinning. I've also noticed when I was plying that if the bobbin started making a "fap, fap, fap" noise, that was because the bobbin was too full at that point and the guide needed to be moved to another place on the bobbin. And, finally, when Rachel says that you need to move the clamp just a smidge back so that it doesn't rub against the bobbin, she is right. I figured out that if I can see the floor between the bobbin and the clamp, it's far enough away.

I have also used the jumbo bobbin for two-ply plying along with the Paradise Fibers lazy kate that is included and these work very well together. Again, pay careful attention to Rachel's video on how to set up the jumbo bobbin for plying. I'd also note that the lazy kate works great even for Navajo plying.

Things you have to keep an eye on with this wheel: the white orifice sizer will pop out when you remove the flyer from the wheel. Just pop it back in when you're done. And I'm of mixed emotions about the location of the orifice hook being underneath the end of the head, not so much because of the location, but because the hook and loop tape doesn't seem secure enough to keep the hook from falling. I do like the piece of hook and loop tape at the end of the head, at the very front. I don't know if this is the appropriate use, but I use it to park my single when I have to stop spinning.

I've spun and plied 24 ounces of yarn so far on this wheel. In addition to spinning finer, I'm breaking singles less and having to rethread the orifice less. My plying (both Navajo and two-ply) is cleaner, with fewer breaks.

I have not tried double drive yet as I wanted to get used to spinning on the wheel first before I started branching out.

If you're thinking about buying a wheel, this is a great wheel for the price. It's solid, it looks good, it puts together well, it's easy to get up and running on it. I like this wheel and I believe it is well worth the price.