I was hoping I could finish plying the grey-black yarn today. Didn't happen. The bobbin was not winding fast enough compared the to flyer's spinning. Being a complete newbie I didn't realize there is a screw I could adjust to change the flyer or bobbin speed. The wheel is a work of art and every bit that possibly can be turned, is turned. It never occurred to me that each bit is there for a specific purpose, not for ornamentation. Well, I'm wiser now and I'll return next year and play with the wheel some more.