Step 4)
Orient the short cross bars so they interlock, and
slide them into place over the hanger bolt in the
top end of the center post, making sure the shal-
low notch where they intersect is down. Position
the cross bars so the shallow notch engages the
top of the center post; the post should sit flat
against the bottom of the notch.
Place washer over bolt, use the wooden knob to
securely hold the swift assembly in place. Orient
the knob so the large flat metal surface is up (fig.
5); metal insert in knob is visible from above
when knob is in place. Do not over-tighten.
Fig. 4
Step 5)
Position each dowel by placing one end into a
hole in a long bar (bottom cross piece) and sliding
the other end into a notch in the corresponding
short bar (top cross piece). Holes are large for
easy installation; notches are smaller to hold
dowels securely in place during use and when
moving the swift around. To engage a notch, hold
the dowel being positioned and rotate it while ap-
plying pressure. Slide dowel into the notch until
just snug, dowel does not need to be pushed to
notch bottom. (When removing dowels, rotate
while pulling away from notch.)
Fig. 5
Step 6)
Your swift is now assembled and ready to use.
The bearings do not need any maintenance, and
will allow the swift to turn easily and smoothly
during use. If you choose, you may apply a small
amount of light weight machine oil—a drop is
plenty—to reduce any noise you may hear. Be
aware that adding oil may lead to dust collecting
around the metal bearings, potentially effecting
how well the swift turns.
Fig. 6
Instructions for Use
Your Beka Yarn Swift is designed to accommodate a wide variety of skein
sizes (45” - 80” with four dowels). Position yarn over the top of the swift,
allowing it to settle into place. For small skeins (30” - 45”), remove a
dowel and drape the yarn onto the swift as shown (see inset).
Untie and remove threads holding the skein together, so you can wind yarn
smoothly into a ball. Position the yarn so an “end” is on the outside, grasp-
ing and rolling the skein as needed to “wind off” from the outside of the
skein. If your swift begins to slide during use, your yarn probably needs to
be re-oriented to avoid tangles.
Your Beka Yarn Swift does not require clamping to a table, so may be used
anywhere!
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