Meet Bernard

My newest spinning wheel

Yes, meet Bernard, my newest spinning wheel! I needed another wheel like I needed a hole in my head, but Bernard needed a home so what could I do?

What type of wheel is he? Ummmmm, after consulting with experts, the best guess is that he is "one of a kind". Either he is European, or based upon European vertical wheels. He is made for doing production work and I can tell by the wear and tear that that is what he has done for many years. Gotta love these hard working wheels.