Roberta Electronic Spinner
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Above is the beautiful New
Age Roberta, Combo Model, with a Jumbo Flyer, one Jumbo Bobbin, and two
Standard Bobbins.
As of
Released in 2005 ~ The New Age Roberta! ~ Ertoel has done some “tweaking”, and the Roberta is now better than ever, in looks and in performance!
- Guaranteed for 12 months. Motor is guaranteed for 10 years, even with every day use.
- Available with either 120 volt power supply for the U.S, or 240 volt for other countries.
- Optional 12 volt (dual power) allows you to spin anywhere with a Power Pac or 12 volt battery.
- Three large bobbins. Standard bobbin holds approximately six ounces. Jumbo bobbin holds approximately twice as much.
- Adjustable speed control.
- Optional Pause Control for easy and quick on/off/pause.
- Weighs only 12 pounds.
- Compact. Only 8 1/2 inches high by 10 1/2 inches wide and 11 inches deep.
- Beautiful
furniture-quality finish, made primarily of
- Whisper quiet, efficient and does not interfere with television reception.
- Easily transported and stored.
- Suitable for spinning any and all types of fiber.
- Optional carrying bag.
The Roberta is very quiet, lightweight, and easy to use. It's great for the beginner (don't have to think about what your feet are doing), great for the production spinner (get more spun, faster, with less strain on the body), great for the traveler (optional 12 volt plug and carrying bag), and great for those who have foot, leg, or back problems or disabilities. With the Roberta, you are not locked into one spinning position. You are free to sit down, stand up, put your feet up, lie back, or change positions at any time.
I definitely recommend the pause control option. This may
look like a sewing machine foot pedal, but it works the opposite. You only need
to put pressure on it to temporarily stop the Roberta. This is very useful for
fast stops, and short pauses to pick out a bit of dirt, short pieces, or make
minor adjustments to your spinning. I put a piece of Velcro on the back of
mine, and Velcro on the arm of my spinning chair to attach. Anytime I need to
pause in my spinning, it is very easy to lower my arm about an inch to press on
the control, then raise my arm back to normal spinning position, to resume
spinning. I've been told that some people put the pause control beside of their
thigh, and just make a minor body shift to put pressure on the control. Or, use
it as it was intended, with your foot!
Recommendations
from happy users:
* I just received one of Candy's electronic spinners and just finished plying a skein. It is faster and does a more even job than my spinning wheel. The yarn looks a lot more uniform and professional. The electronic is easy to manage, lightweight and makes almost no noise. I feel more confident using it for valuable fibers than I do my wheel. I think for those of you who sell handspun commercially, the Roberta is a must. It is also lower in price than the Ashford.
Jeanette
(Below is from someone with an older Roberta, who did not receive instructions with it. I sent the new "Use, Care, and Maintenance Instructions" to her.)
* THANKS for the new instructions, especially the use of Vaseline. This is the first time I have been able to successfully spin angora on my Roberta. Before I could spin it but not well. It makes all the difference in the world. Now I don't want to do the things I have to do today, I want to SPIN!!!!
Enjoy your day. Janet
* Would have gotten back to you sooner today, but . . . . I was
spinning . . . . again! Last night I did some really fine llama and
couldn't believe how even and fine the yarn is coming out! Surely my spinning
isn't that good; must be the machine.
I really am thrilled with the machine and see that I can concentrate on
the evenness of the fiber rather than spend time restarting the wheel and
trying to get the tension right.
As you can see, I am getting along very well with the spinning. Love
the crazy thing and wonder if I had two I could run them both at the same
time!! HA!
Zelma
* It is beautiful, and runs so quietly and nice! THANK YOU! This looks like a very well made product, and it is really nice to look at, with the wood color and the really clean and simple construction. The Roberta, and the whole experience of buying it, has exceeded our best expectations. We will certainly steer all those who see it, and who want one too, to you.
Thank you again, Candy!
Carol and Merle
Carrying bag closed & open
Jumbo Bobbin (holds about 10 oz.) and Standard Bobbin (holds about 5 oz.)
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