EEW Cone Winder

This is by design.If the motor attempts to turn the drum at low power but lacks sufficient torque, it will shut down to prevent damage. The system resets after detecting no spin attempts for three seconds.

To resume operation, set the speed dial to Off, wait three seconds, and then restart.

Our cones are designed specifically for the EEW Cone Winder, as they provide the best performance. However, the winder also works with other cardboard or plastic cones that have a sufficiently large hole at the narrow end. Using alternative cones requires 3D-printed replacements for the arm and cone holder.

A detailed video is available for guidance. For those who prefer to have the parts made for them, the 3D-printing page lists makers who can produce these components—Joel Hall is one current option for an easy, ready-to-use solution.

1. Position the tensioner toward the side of the cone that is less full.
   Note: The placement diagram is slightly offset due to the motor pulley’s position.
2. Add rubber bands to the arms (as shown in the user manual) to increase cone pressure.
3. For a new cone, manually pressing the arms down with your hand can also help it begin winding smoothly.
4. Increase the tension slightly and adjust the tensioner so it sits a bit farther from the cone.

The set screw on the metal motor pulley can occasionally loosen. Use the small hex wrench from the parts bag to tighten the screw on the side of the pulley, as shown in the image. The screw is an M3 x 4 mm set screw. [See image]

By the nature of how the cone is turned on the drum it makes some noise. As the cone fills up some with yarn it will get a little quieter.