This is an 3D model is designed after and inspired by an old Scottish spindle called dealgan, farsadh or fairsaid.
You can read more about the interesting dealgan spindle here:
Spin like you're Scottish - plying on the whorl-less spindle
To learn how to spin or ply on one of these spindles watch these three videos :)
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Spin like you're Scottish
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Ply like you're Scottish
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Plying on the Tardis
If you are interested in spinning with spindles I also recommend checking out the group
Spindlers on
Ravelry :)