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ASHFORD SPINNING WHEELS

Free Tuition when you buy a wheel (see tuition page)

Come & Try BEFORE you Buy - most of the wheels are permanently set up
(but please arrange first by ringing 0775 449 7004 so time & coffee can be entirely devoted to you)

Also try Sliding Flyers, Jumbo Flyers, Lace Flyers, High Speed Flyers, Double Drives & Drum Carders

We hold LARGE STOCKS, if you've forgotton a birthday and need next working day delivery this is available if booked before mid-day Monday to Thursday, please make contact so we can invoice you or provide faster-payment details, overnight service charge £10

Kiwi

If you're learning or teaching, the Kiwi is the right wheel for you. The double treadle makes spinning more comfortable, it also makes it easier to stop and start. There are "add on" kits available that allow you to adapt the wheel to spin different types of yarn

The wheel is made from solid Medium Density Fiberboard with a New Zealand Silver Beech frame" Wheel now supplied with ball bearings for smooth easy treadling

An added bonus for beginners is the super low price

£195.00

Traditional - single drive, natural finish

Start your creative journey with this ever-popular wheel

WHEEL DIAMETER: 56cm (22")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5
WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5lb)

Set up ready to try

£245.00

Traditional - single drive, lacquer finish

Exactly the same specifications as the Traditional above but the beautifully finished wood with a clear, satin lacquer coating means you can always keep your wheel looking clean and like new

WHEEL DIAMETER: 56cm (22")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5
WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5lb)

£306.00

Traditional - double drive & Scotch tension - natural

The same popular wheel as the scotch tension traditional, but with the benefits of both double drive for fine worsted yarns and scotch tension for softer woolen yarns. This wheel will grow with you. Simply buy the add on kits later to allow you to spin different types of yarn.

WHEEL DIAMETER: 56cm (22")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 7.5, 10:1 & 14:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5lb)

Double Treadle single drive version set up ready to try

£250.00

Traditional - single drive, oiled & assembled

Whilst all the Ashford range is beautifully and accurately made ready for you to assemble, we can do this job for you if you are daunted by the thought of a screwdriver!

Pre-arranged payment & collection is essential with this service

WHEEL DIAMETER: 56cm (22")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5
WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5lb)

Set up ready to try

£310.00

Traveller - single drive, natural finish

The Traveller with scotch tension is a great little wheel that suits most spinners. Like the Traditional you can buy "add on" kits that allow you to adapt the wheel to your specific spinning needs. If you collect the complete set of kits, you will have a wheel that will spin almost any type of yarn you can imagine. With the Traveller you also have the bonus of portability. The wheel has been designed to fit snuggly into the boot of your car, so it's easy to take it with you to workshops, and spin-ins. The wheel is made from solid New Zealand Silver Beech and comes complete with 4 bobbins, threading hook, learn to spin booklet, and built in lazy kate. The Traveller Spinning Wheel now comes with Double Treadle as standard and is The Alpaca Spinner's most popular wheel

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 10, 14:1
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)

Set up ready to try

£249.00

Traveller - single drive, lacquer finish

Exactly the same specifications as the Traveller above but the beautifully finished wood with a clear, satin lacquer coating means you can always keep your wheel looking clean and like new

Two treadles make learning so much easier

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 10, 14:1
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)

Set up ready to try

£301.00

Traveller - double drive, natural finish

The Traveller with double drive and scotch tension is a great little wheel that suits most spinners. Like the Traditional you can buy "add on" kits that allow you to adapt the wheel to your specific spinning needs. If you collect the complete set of kits, you will have a wheel that will spin almost any type of yarn you can imagine. With the Traveller you also have the bonus of portability. The wheel has been designed to fit snuggly into the boot of your car, so it's easy to take it with you to workshops, and spin-ins. The wheel is made from solid New Zealand Silver Beech and comes complete with 4 bobbins, threading hook, learn to spin booklet, and built in lazy kate. The Traveller Spinning Wheel now comes with Double Treadle as standard

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6.5, 8.5:1 & 11.5:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)

Set up ready to try

£257.00

Traveller - single drive, oiled & assembled

Whilst all the Ashford range is beautifully and accurately made ready for you to assemble, we can do this job for you if you are daunted by the thought of a screwdriver!

Pre-arranged payment & collection is essential with this service

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 10, 14:1
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)

Set up ready to try

£320.00

Elizabeth - double drive & scotch tension, natural

Beautifully crafted for effortless spinning, looks magnificient in your home. Larger 24"/61cm drive wheel mounted on ball bearings makes for smooth effortless spinning. Horizontal adjustment of maiden bar allows perfect adjustment with all 3 whorls. Maiden bar clamps to base to eliminate vibration. Double drive with scotch tension. Choose natural or clear lacquer finish.

Options; high speed double drive adaptor kit, jumbo double drive flyer kit, flax distaff, quill spindle. Double drive with scotch tension option.

WHEEL DIAMETER: 61cm (24")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 8.5, 11, 15:1 & 18:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 9kg (20lb)

Set up ready to try

£383.00

Elizabeth - double drive & scotch tension, lacquered

This really is the ultimate wheel !

Exactly the same specifications as the Traveller above but the beautifully finished wood with a clear, satin lacquer coating means you can always keep your wheel looking clean and like new

WHEEL DIAMETER: 61cm (24")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 8.5, 11, 15:1 & 18:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 9kg (20lb)

Set up ready to try

£459.00

Joy Wheel

Joy - single drive & single treadle, lacquered

The Joy is the solution to portable spinning. You can take this wheel with you wherever you go! The revolutionary design is ultra light weight and folds up to fit inside a carry bag. We have heard stories of spinners taking this wheel all over the world, on a boat, on a plane, a train or in a caravan! It has scotch tension and four flyer ratios for fine to chunky novelty yarns.The bobbins fit into the frame and the board folds flat. The Joy comes to you assembled, lacquered and ready to go. Made from strong furniture grade plywood.

NOW WITH SLIDING HOOK FLYERS

WHEEL DIAMETER: 40cm (15.75")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6, 8, 11 & 14:1
WEIGHT: 5kg (11lb)

£322.00

Joy Wheel+

Joy + Carry bag - single treadle, lacquered

Joy Wheels are now also available with Carry Bag (normally £70 when purchased separately) as a discounted combination

NOW WITH SLIDING HOOK FLYERS

£377.00

Joy - single drive & double treadle, lacquered

Exactly the same specifications as the single treadle Joy above but the extra treadle gives effortless treadling & control, leaving your hands entirely free for spinning. Great if you have any leg problems

Easier to spin more slowly while learning until your hands catch up with your feet!

NOW WITH SLIDING HOOK FLYERS

WHEEL DIAMETER: 40cm (15.75")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6, 8, 11 & 14:1
WEIGHT: 5kg (11lb)

Set up ready to try

£352.00

+

Joy + Carry bag - double treadle, lacquered

Joy Wheels are now also available with Carry Bag (normally £70 when purchased separately) as a discounted combination

NOW WITH SLIDING HOOK FLYERS

£406.00

Country Spinner - double treadle, natural finish

This wheel has been specially designed for spinning thick and bubbly novelty yarns. It has an extra large orifice and large size bobbin which can hold up to a kilogram (2.2 lbs) of yarn! It is easy to start and treadle.

There's no need to ply the yarns, just knit or weave them for wonderful texture and warmth. Knit a chunky jersey or weave a floor rug in no time!

The Country Spinner now comes standard with Double Treadle so you can spin for an even longer time without getting tired legs.

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 2.3cm (7/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 900gm - 1kg
RATIOS: 4.0:1
WEIGHT: 6.6kg (14.5lb)

£278.00


Orifice 1.5cm (5/8”)
Motor 12volt DC 1.25amp
Speed 0-1500rpm
Bobbin capacity 225g (8oz)
Power supply 110 or 220 volts
Weight 2.8kg (6lbs)

Electronic Spinner with Sliding Flyer, lacquered

If you are wanting to spin large amounts of yarn, perhaps for a small cottage industry, or if you have trouble treadling, the electronic is your best choice. Spin fine and textured yarns. Very easy to use and very portable. Spin at home or in your car, caravan, RV or boat. Smooth quiet direct drive 12V motor. Includes a sliding hook flyer, 3 large jumbo bobbins and lazy kate with yarn guide. Power pack, cord and interchangable outlet.

Quiet motor drives flyer. Change speed to spin thin to thick yarns. So portable as very light and compact

It comes to you assembled and lacquered, and is made from New Zealand Silver Beech. 3 Bobbins and a Lazy Kate are included

Set up ready to try

£472.00

 

DOUBLE TREADLE KITS FOR TRADITIONAL, TRAVELLER & ELIZABETH WHEELS AVAILABLE - SEE ACCESSORIES PAGE

We sell ALL Ashford products including other options on wheels, accessories, weaving and dyeing equipment - just ask!

POSTAGE/CARRIAGE ON ALL ITEMS IS ONLY £2.50 FOR THE UK, REGARDLESS OF SIZE OF ORDER. PLEASE SEE 'ORDERING' PAGE REGARDING OTHER COUNTRIES

Click here for Ashford's own site in New Zealand for all further technical information
and below to join the Ashford Club direct


Drake House, 20 Rushton Road, Rothwell, Northants NN14 6HQ, UK- alpaca.spinner@btinternet.com

Telephone 0775 449 7004

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