The Roberta electronic spinning wheel by Ertoel is versatile, efficient, much quieter than other electric wheels on the market, and it does not interfere with television reception. Adjustable speed control, up to 1200 rps,120 volts, forward and reverse. 5/8" orifice. Beautifully made from dark Tasmanian myrtle, the Combo model includes three bobbins (2 standard 5-ounce and one Jumbo), a flyer with single sliding hook that accommodates all bobbins and a built-in 2-bobbin lazy Kate. (New models now also feature a plug-in socket for the optional pause control.) The Roberta weighs only 12 lbs. and is easily transported. Dimensions: 8 1/2"high by 10 1/2" wide and 11" deep. 10-year warranty on the electric motor; one year warranty on everything else.

Options: carry bag, Pause Control, choice of single or dual power output (120 volt and 12 volt so you can use your spinner in the car). See below.

ERT-121P - COMBO Spinner with single power and plug-in socket for optional pause control - $899 includes shipping.

ERT-12112 - COMBO Spinner with dual power and plug-in socket for optional pause control - $999 includes shipping. This model now comes standard with a pre-wired socket that will accommodate a pause control to be added now or down the road (optional - see operation instructions below to understand how Pause Control works)

Roberta Bobbins

Standard Bobbin

ERT-3300 - $31

Jumbo Bobbin

ERT-3301 - $44

Jumbo Flyer: If you purchased one of the older "regular" Robertas that came with a regular flyer, this jumbo flyer may be of interest to you. It will fit your existing Roberta and allow you to use the jumbo bobbins that hold nearly twice the quantity of yarn. This is the same flyer that comes standard with the Combo Roberta above.

ERT-J - $129

Drive Band

ERT-10 - $6

Pause Control

Plug-in Pause Control for newer models with built-in socket (see information below on pause control operation).

ERT-P - $82

Pause Control that you wire in yourself (with instructions) if you do not have a socket installed at the factory (see information below on pause control operation).

ERT -11AM - $79

Roberta Carry Bag

Carry Bag makes traveling with your Roberta wheel easy. Rigid sides protect the wheel; strong handle straps.

ERT-BAG - - $89

O-Rings: Extra O-rings for the flyer arm are available.

ERT-O - $1.25

For more technical information on the Roberta, see the manufacturer's web site: http://www.ertoel.com

How you operate the Roberta: there are three controls on all models, on/off, forward/reverse and a speed control knob. For spinning you would normally set the wheel to forward and then turn it on. You will adjust the speed as you begin spinning to achieve the yarn twist you require. For the remainder of the time you are spinning, there will be no need to adjust the speed. To stop spinning, you turn the wheel off.

If you have the optional Pause Control, it works in the following manner: it acts as an on/off switch only. It is set to the "on" position all the time, meaning your wheel is operating. If you want to temporarily turn your wheel off, just push the switch with your foot and hold it. When you remove your foot, the wheel begins to spin again. Such a switch allows you to start and stop spinning without having to use your hand or the on/off switch that is on the wheel. This switch is not a speed control. When you have finished spinning, you must turn off the wheel using the switch on the wheel.