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Ashford Wheels made in New Zealand of Silver Beech Wood

Ashford Traditional
Simple lines and gentle curves of Ashford's Traditional wheel draw the attention of spinners looking for a new wheel with a traditional look. It is available as a scotch tension or as a double drive wheel. Both models come with 4 bobbins, a lazy kate, and a threading hook. Scotch tension ratios: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5:1. Double drive ratios: 7.5, 10, 14:1.
Scotch Tension, Unfinished
$425.00
Item#: 68150010

Scotch Tension, Clear lacquer
$535.00
Item#: 68150030

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Double Drive, Unfinished
$465.00
Item#: 68140010

Double Drive, Clear Laquer
$550.00
Item#: 68140030

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Ashford Distaff for the Traditional Wheel
$81.00
Item Number: 68902080
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double treadle kit traditional
Double Treadle Kit for Traditional
$130.00
Double Treadle Kits- For those who love their Traditional style Ashfords and want double treadle action, too. Unfinished, ready for your own finish.
Item Number: 6815000T

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Ashford Country Spinner
Great for big novelty yarns. Has a huge bobbin for big or novelty yarns. No need to ply the yarns, just knit and weave them for wonderful texture and warmth.
Ashford Country Spinner
$500.00
Item Number: 68900100
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Ashford Traveller
The Traveller is a lightweight, compact castle-style wheel with turned spokes and a built in lazy kate. The Traveller comes with four bobbins and weighs 15 pounds. Scotch tension ratios: 5.5, 10.5, 14:1. Double drive ratios: 6.5, 8.5, 11.5:1.
Scotch Tension Double Treadle, Unfinished
$440.00
Item#: 68170030

Clear Laquer
$545.00
Item#: 68170010

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Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel, Double-Drive, Double-Treadle, Unfinished
$455.00

Item Number: 68170040



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Double Drive Double Treadle,
Clear Lacquer
$555.00
Item#: 68160010
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Ashford Traveller, Double-Treadle Kit :
$130.00 ()
Double Treadle Kit for your Ashford Single-Treadle Traveller Wheel. To change your faithful wheel to double-treadle action Unfinished, ready for your own finish.
Item Number: 6816000T
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Ashford Elizabeth 2
The Elizabeth 2 is an elegant double drive spinning wheel with a twelve spoke wheel and sloping table. The wheel comes with 4 bobbins and a horizontal lazy kate. Ratios: 7.5, 10, 14:1. The most decorative of the Ashford wheels.
Unfinished
$690.00
Item#: 68180010

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Lacquered
$830.00
Item#: 68180000

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Ashford Distaff, Elizabeth:
$84.00 ()
Spin like Rapunzel - Spin linen and flax. A great decorative attachment as well as traditional tool for spinning long line flax. Shown here on the Traditional Wheel.
Item Number: 68902140
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Ashford Joy
Weighing in at only 11 pounds, and folding flat enough to fit under an airplane seat, the Joy wheel is ready to fly. It has 4 spinning ratios: 6, 8, 12, and 15:1, and a scotch tension brake system. It takes the same bobbins as the other wheels, so you can work on the same project on any wheel. The wheel comes completely assembled, just screw in the flyer hooks! Includes three bobbins and built in lazy kate.
Ashford Joy Wheel
$560.00
Item#: 6890000J

Ashford Joy Wheel, double treadle
$615.00
Item#: 6890002J

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Joy Carrying Case - sturdy blue cotton
$115.00
Item#: 6890000C
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Ashford Joy Wheel Bobbin
$11.25
Item#: 6890000B
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Ashford Kiwi
Ashford’s Kiwi spinning wheel is their most basic and economical wheel. The stretchy drive band, scotch tensioning and ratios of 5.5 and 8:1 make spinning easy. The double treadle action is smooth and unhurried, aided by the momentum of the wood fiber drive wheel. At 11 pounds, the Kiwi is lightweight and easy to carry. It comes with three bobbins and a lazy kate (not shown). The Kiwi comes unassembled and unfinished. Assembly is simple; tools and instructions are included.
Ashford Kiwi
Unfinished $320.00
Lacquered $425
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Item Number: 68901330
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Kiwi Hi-Speed Adapter
$26.25
Item Number: 68901340
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Kiwi Jumbo Flyer Kit
$147.50
Item Number: 68901350
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Kiwi Skeiner
$91.00
This free standing skein winder allows for easy winding off of spun yarn into 60 inch diameter skeins. Since it's free standing you can use it with any wheel. However, if you have an Ashford Kiwi you can remove the base and mount it directly to the top of the spinning wheel.
Item Number: 68901360
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Ashford Unfinished Spinning Chair
$165.00
The Ashford spinning chair is the ideal height (43 cm, 17") for spinning. The comfortable back keeps the spine straight and allows for freedom of movement when spinning.
Item Number: 68902010
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Ashford Spinning Chair, Clear Lacquer
$205.00

Item Number: 68902160

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Ashford Maintenance Kit :
$18.50 ()
Maintenance Kit of essential spare parts for Ashford wheels: flyer hooks, brake springs, drive band, oil, etc. All in one convenient packet.
Item Number: 68010270
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Need additional spinning wheel supplies? Call us (800 341-0282), we stock Turbo Kits, Drive Bands, and Finishing Wax.

Kromski Spinning Wheels made in Poland of Alder and Birch

Beautifully crafted by third generation wheel and wood turners who actually select the trees from which the air dried wood is used to make the wheels. Their designs are completely up to date, and yet there are no plastic parts.

Kromski-Symphony Wheel

Finished: $650.00
Unfinished $550.00

Spin a masterful symphony while enjoying the comfortable double treadle action on this saxony wheel from Kromski. The flyer is double drive but also has Scotch tensioning for single drive use (at no additional charge). Available in clear, mahogany or walnut finish. This wheel comes boxed as a kit and requires about an hour to assemble.

• wheel diameter - 24"
• orifice height - 27"; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included -
• also includes threading hook, tensioned Kate and bottle of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 7.5, 10, 16 and 20 to 1; 2 whorls included
• bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins and treadle; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 15 lbs.

Item Number: 63400x00

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Kromski Mazurka Wheel

Unfinished: $399.00
Clear Finish: $456.00
Walnut/Mahogany Finish: $489.00

The Mazurka has the classic look eastern European wheels of old. It is an easy traveling wheel. Made of European alder and birch and comes standard with double drive and scotch tensioning. Wheel diameter - 16"; orifice height - 32.5"; size - 3/8" bobbin size - full 4 oz; 3 included also includes threading hook & tensioned lazy kate Ratios: 6, 8, 10 and 12 to 1; 2 whorls included weight - 9 lb.
Item Number: 63410000

These wheels are special order, but can usually be shipped within 2 weeks.

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Kromski Minstrel Wheel

Unfinished: $419.00
Clear Finish: $489.00
Walnut/Mahogany Finish: $539.00

If you are looking for an upright wheel that is a complete package, you should consider the Minstrel. Double treadle, made of European alder and birch and comes standard with double drive and scotch tensioning. wheel Diameter - 18" orifice height - 33"; size - 3/8" bobbin size - full 4 oz; 3 included also includes threading hook & tensioned lazy Kate Ratios: 6.5, 8.5, 12 & 16 to 1; 2 whorls included weight - 13 lb.
Item Number: 63420000

These wheels are special order, but can usually be shipped within 2 weeks.

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Kromski Polonaise Wheel

Unfinished: $625.00
Clear Finish: $645.00
Walnut/Mahogany Finish: $675.00


The Polonaise has the look of wheels from the Baltic area of Poland and Scandinavia, Made of European alder and birch and comes standard with double drive and scotch tensioning. wheel Diameter - 24" orifice height - 25"; size - 3/8" bobbin size - full 4 oz; 3 included Ratios: 8,12,16 & 20 to 1; 2 whorls included weight - 16 lb.
Item Number: 63430000

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<Kromski Sonata DT Spinning Wheel>

Kromski Sonata Double-Treadle Spinning Wheel, Clear Finish
$520.00
The Sonata, from the Kromskis of Poland, features the classical architecture and design concepts of all other Kromski wheels. It is also a full-size spinning wheel that folds and packs away as a small package, making it perfect for traveling, guild and festival gatherings or simply storage when not in use. No need to compromise on function or beauty with the Sonata. Comes with a padded carry bag.

• 19 in wheel diameter • folded dimensions: 22 in by 19 in • orifice height - 30 in, but can be raised as much as 2 in; size - 3/8 in • bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 bobbins included; will fit all other Kromski wheels • single drive with Scotch tension • also includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate and bottle of spinning wheel oil; uses an elastic drive band • Ratios: 6.7, 12.5, 14 to 1; • ball bearings on wheel crank; flyer bearings are PETP TX, a modern, high strength material with excellent wear resistance, stability and excellent coefficient of friction in part because it incorporates a uniformly dispersed solid lubricant. • weight - 11.5 lbs. Available with a clear factory finish.
Item Number: 63430400

Now includes a padded carry bag.
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Kromski wheels all come with a beautiful Lazy Kate finished to match the wheel. Additional bobbins are available for purchase separately at $15.50. Kromski Bobbins
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Kromski-Spinning Stool
$95.00
Kromski spinning wheel stool in clear, mahogany or walnut finish. Simple in appearance and comfortable to sit on.
Item Number: 63400x00
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