Here I will try to post the link to the blog:link text I think that the whole project cost about $20. However, having a wider base makes the swift more stable and lessens the chance of the tee fittings hitting the slip caps. Explore The Frontiers of Technology at Maker Faire Girona 2020. (1 / 20ct) 4/3 inch x 4 inch Philips Wood Screws {You only need 8 screws, so if you can get a smaller pack that is cheaper, go for it!} Place 4 nylon flat washers between the base and the lazy susan. My knitting “hobby” is slowly becoming a full time activity. 9 Replies. It is not that annoying, but it can be loud. A Lazy Susan turntable bearing at least 3 inches or 7.5 cm square. 5 years ago Back of chairs work just fine holding skeins, don't they? I wish I would have made the longer pieces the base, but I did not think it through at the time I was making mine based on the instructions I found. Have you created your own yarn swift before? I minimized the noise and hitting by making sure the tee fittings do not hit the slip caps when spinning. It can comfortably suit almost all sizes of hanks. I'm very happy with it and it works like a charm. ), but I wanted to create one that was similar structure to my niddy noddy and matched its style. (1 / 20ct) 4/3 inch x 4 inch Philips Wood Screws [$0.98] What that means is a box full of overflowing yarns, needles in all possible shapes and sizes. If so, how? Drill holes and screw them in. These simple DIY plans are great for anyone is is a bit handy with power tools, or knows someone who is. Start putting the spinning part of this tool together – slide the 11 inch pieces into the other cross fitting. ( Log Out /  Made for. I suggest your local thrift shop. Magical, meaningful items you can’t find anywhere else. (4) ¾ inch x ½ inch Tee (slip) Fitting What it also means is sore wrists from winding all those yards and yards of yarns into balls. Plastic Spray Paint {I am waiting until it gets warmer before I do this!} DIY Projects. It is okay if they are not screwed in flush with the wood. See more ideas about Yarn, Swift, Yarn diy. ( Log Out /  Step #13. 5 years ago Nope. You must attach the lazy susan bearing to the wine rack first. A wooden paper towel holder with a base diameter of at least 7 inches or 17.5 cm. The original design can be found here: http://miscknits.blogspot.com/2008/06/thrifty-swift-time.html, Supplies Made out of quality wood. (4) ¼ inch x ¾ inch Bolt [$0.05 x 4 = $0.20] So I decided to make my own. So this swift cost me about $14 Canadian to make. If you wish, add your small pebbles or rocks to the base. DIY Yarn Swift And Ball Winder OSHW Turns 10: Lessons Learned Over a Decade of Open Hardware. The SWIFT N COUNT(tm)MAMA BEAR YARN COUNTER model comes standard with all the features of the PLUS model and it includes the Electronic Counter so you can measure your yarn yardage or split your skeins very accurately. How to make a swift is outlined on websites. Step #4. Slide the ¾ inch portion of the tee fittings onto the spinning portion of the swift. Again, center the lazy susan and pre-mark where to drill the holes for the screws. There are some pretty creative ways to make your own yarn swift (I found a blog that used a water bottle and hangers… Pretty thrifty! I thought this one was a bit of fun. I considered getting a yarn swift… :), Mom, daughter, aunt and tinker. May 12, 2017 - How To Make Your Own Yarn Swift crochet tool at home. Screw the bolts into the drilled hole to secure in place. Take the lazy susan bearing and place it over the center "X" of the wine rack, centering it as best as possible. 99. Saved from web.ncf.ca. Slip one of the ends of the 7 ½ inch piece into the ½ inch part of the tee fitting. Jan 16, 2017 - Instructions for building a DIY yarn swift. Be very careful not to tighten them too much; you can "strip" the hole and the screw will not hold! DIY craft projects. May 26, 2016 - Porro made this cool yarn swift from a Rationell Variera pot lid organizer and Snudda Lazy Susan. Gather your 7 ½ inch pieces, your tee fittings, and your bolts. The swift was a plastic one that was not made with the best quality material. I believe I found the link to the blog with instructions that I followed as a guideline in the diy tools group. It is super smooth to touch. A yarn swift is a rotating device that is used in the process of winding yarn. Do this for all pieces. My design was inspired by Charan Sachar's How to make a cheap Swift DIY. Sawzall or Pipe Cutter You will then insert the 3 ½ inch PVC piece into the final open portion of the tee fitting. As a fledgling yarn dyer and knitting pattern designer, you would think I own one. Make sure it is a plastic clear spray paint. :) I found a bag of discontinued yarn at Goodwill for $4, still skeined. DIY And Crafts. Savings: $4.35-$94.35 Kristine’s husband made one for her. Step #12. The tee fittings tend to hit the base as the swift is spinning. If you have a way to make this and put it in a permanent location, I recommend fastening the base to a surface to ensure it does not move or rotate as the swift is rotating. Here I will try to post the link to the blog:link text I think that the whole project cost about $20. Position the bottom plate of the bearing so that you can mark with a pencil through the two holes that make contact with the wood. Line up the bottom plate screw holes with the holes you drilled and screw in your 2 screws. (1) 6 inch Lazy Susan [$6.97] My Yarn Winding DIY Swift July 07, 2016 / Michele C. As I started to work with more high end fibers I started to need a better yarn management system. Screw the lazy susan to the base. Start putting the base together – slide the 12 inch pieces into one of the cross fittings, Step #3. Remove the bearing and drill, being careful not to drill all the way through the wood. Center the lazy susan on the base and pre-mark where to drill the holes for the screws. Participated in the Unusual Uses Challenge. DIY: Yarn Swift. Step #1. PVC Pipe [$1.25 x 2 = $2.50] + left over PVC from Niddy Noddy TIP: I shook/pounded on the PVC to make sure the rocks were tightly packed, so I could add more weight to each piece. Screw the lazy susan to this piece. My first yarn swift cost me $7 to make, and because I dye yarn, I soon found the need for a second swift, which cost me $17 because I had used up extra wood in my garage for my first swift. This brand new tabletop yarn swift is made of solid wood with a fine finish only by sanding (no toxic varnish fume). 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