Ashford Traditional spinning wheel

Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel, Lacquered

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This wheel is available to pre-order with delivery expected between 4-6 weeks (but often it's much quicker than that!). You can choose to pay a 50% deposit when you order with the final balance due before shipping, or you can pay the full amount at time of ordering, it's up to you!

Single treadle, single drive, laquered finish spinning wheel.

A very popular wheel:

  • proven design for over 40 years
  • large 56cm (22ins) wheel
  • robust
  • versatile

Why is it so popular? The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Scotch tension and 3 speed flyer allow for a wide variety of yarn to be spun. Horizontal adjustment of the maiden bar allows perfect alignment with the 3 speed whorl.
Ball bearings and large 56cm (22ins) wheel makes treadling smooth and effortless and easy to maintain a steady speed. The wide legs give good stability especially when speed spinning. The treadle is pivoted to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. Lazy Kate and 4 bobbins included. The many optional accessories make this an extremely versatile wheel.

Specifications:

Wheel diameter : 56cm (22ins)
Orifice : 10mm (⅜in)
Bobbin capacity : 100gm (3-4oz)
Ratios : 6.5, 12.5 17.5
Weight : 8kg (17.5lbs)

Included accessories – Lazy Kate, 4 standard bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to spin booklet.