Medium Turkish Drop Spindle Shaft

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY REGULATION (GPSR) INFORMATION

Intended Use:
Replacement wooden shaft designed for use with the corresponding Riley Wood and Fiber Art Medium Turkish Drop Spindle whorl.

Medium Shaft Specifications:
• Length: 5.25"
• Taper: approximately .300" at the top to .160" at the bottom
• Protrusion below whorl: approximately 1 5/8"
• Notched tip

Depending on the individual shaft, the wood may be softwood or hardwood.

This shaft is intended for the corresponding Riley Wood and Fiber Art Medium Turkish Drop Spindle whorl and is not intended as a universal replacement shaft for unrelated spindle designs.


COMPATIBILITY

Use the shaft only with the corresponding Riley Wood and Fiber Art Medium Turkish Drop Spindle whorl.

Before installation, confirm that:

• The shaft is the correct Medium size

• The shaft fits the whorl normally

• The shaft seats securely

• The shaft is straight and undamaged

• The notched tip is intact

Do not force an incompatible shaft into a whorl.


CAUTION — POINTED / TAPERED SPINDLE COMPONENT

The shaft is a tapered wooden component used in a rotating handspinning tool.

• Handle carefully to avoid accidental poking or impact

• Keep the shaft away from the face and eyes

• Keep fingers, loose clothing, hair, jewelry, and other objects clear while the assembled spindle is rotating

• Keep away from children and pets

• This is a handspinning tool component, not a toy


BEFORE EACH USE

Inspect the shaft before assembly and spinning.

Do not use the shaft if:

• The wood is cracked, split, severely bent, or damaged

• The shaft has developed hazardous splinters

• The notched tip is broken or damaged

• The shaft does not seat securely in the intended whorl

• The shaft is loose enough to move unexpectedly during use

• Any damage could interfere with safe or normal spinning


INSTALLATION

Insert the shaft into the corresponding Riley Wood and Fiber Art Medium Turkish Drop Spindle whorl using normal hand pressure.

Confirm that:

• The shaft is fully seated

• The shaft is aligned correctly

• The whorl remains securely positioned

• No cracking or splitting occurs during assembly

Do not hammer, clamp, pry, or force the shaft into position.

Do not sand, drill, carve, or otherwise modify the shaft in an attempt to make it fit an incompatible whorl.


SAFE USE

Once assembled, use the spindle with adequate clearance around and below it.

Before spinning:

• Confirm the shaft and whorl are securely assembled

• Make sure people, pets, furniture, flooring, and other objects are clear of the spindle path

• Begin spinning at a controlled speed

• Stop the spindle before adjusting or disassembling components

Avoid allowing the assembled spindle to strike hard surfaces.

Repeated drops or impacts may crack, bend, split, or otherwise damage the shaft.


NOTCHED TIP

The notched tip is part of the spindle's yarn-management system.

Before use, confirm that:

• The notch is intact

• The notch does not contain a hazardous splinter

• Yarn can be positioned normally

Do not continue using the shaft if the tip or notch becomes structurally damaged.


NATURAL WOOD

The shaft may be made from softwood or hardwood depending on the individual product.

Natural variations may include:

• Wood species

• Grain

• Color

• Figure

• Texture

• Surface appearance

These variations are expected.

Wood may respond to changes in temperature and humidity.

Discontinue use if structural cracking, splitting, severe warping, or hazardous splintering develops.


CARE

• Keep the shaft clean and dry

• Remove loose fiber and yarn after use

• Do not soak or submerge the shaft in water

• Do not use harsh cleaners, solvents, or chemicals

• Wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth if necessary

• Allow the shaft to dry completely before storage if it becomes damp

• Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat or moisture


STORAGE

Store the Medium shaft:

• In a clean, dry location

• Where it cannot be bent or crushed

• Away from heavy objects

• Where the tapered and notched ends are protected from impact

• Away from excessive heat and moisture

• Away from children and pets


DISCONTINUE USE

Stop using the shaft if:

• It cracks or splits

• It becomes severely bent

• The notch or tip breaks

• It develops hazardous splinters

• It no longer seats securely in the intended Medium whorl

• Any damage develops that could interfere with safe spinning