If you take care of your tools, they can last a long time. My wool winder is 54 years old. Although perhaps you prefer to think of it as an Umbrella Swift?

I think of him as a wool winder.

Important PSA (you didn't think that just because I don't post so often or knit as much or keep the comments turned on that I would quit nagging, did you?)
Please remember that a number of organizations will accept your donation of pre-paid phone cards for the people most directly affected by the war. Toasty toes are wonderful, but a way to call your mom from Iraq or a hospital bed has got to be even better.