Spinning Wheels

Solid construction & Unique Designs - Spinning Wheels available in 4 models

Functional & Charming
Solid Build Quality
Lightweight & Easy too use

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Flatiron - Spinning Wheel is customizable

Flatiron Spinning Wheel (FI8801)

Elegant design of the formed maple ply body
Unique Saxony style wheel is anything but traditional
Chain driven mechanism provides a constant positive non-slipping action while carding and is far superior to belt drives
Build it to your preference, with either the flyer on the left or the right
Self-aligning bearings in the maidens, and a fully adjustable drive wheel
Can be set up in all three tension systems, Scotch tension, double drive, and Irish tension

Included: A poly drive band, threading hook, three bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and double drive band material.

Specs

Double Trendle
Scotch Tension / Double Drive / Bobbin Lead
Weight: 15lb
Orifice Height: 26"
Drive Wheel: 22.5"

Optional
Tensioned Lazy Kate
Bulky plyer flyer
Extra slow, slow, high speed, and super high speed whorls

Spinning Ratios
Whorl Ratios:
Extra Slow 4.6:1 & 5.2:1
Slow 6.:1 & 8.5:1
Medium 10.4:1 & 12.4:1
Fast 15: & 17.4:1
High 20:1 & 25.2:1
Super High 21.2:1 & 26.1:1

Ladybug - functional and charming

Ladybug Spinning Wheel (LB6601)

Friendly to entry-level spinner
Unique design is both functional and charming
Chain driven mechanism provides a constant positive non-slipping action while carding and is far superior to belt drives
Light weight make the Ladybug easy to pick up and transport
Spinning Wheel uses Scotch tension, and can also be used in double drive mode
Comes with medium and fast flyer whorls; the extra slow, slow, high, and super high speed whorls can also be used for a wide range of ratios

Included: A poly drive band, threading hook, three bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and double drive band. Each Ladybug Spinning Wheel is unique – somewhere on your wheel is your very own Ladybug pal.

Specs

Double Trendle
Scotch Tension / Double Drive / Bobbin Lead
Weight: 13.5lb
Orifice Height: 27"
Drive Wheel: 16"

Optional
Bulky Plyer Flyer
High and slow whorls
Tensioned attached Lazy Kate
Tensioned free-standing Lazy Kate

Spinning Ratios
Whorl Ratios:
Extra Slow 3.2:1 & 3.6:1
Slow 4.7:1 &5.5:1
Medium 6.5:1 &8:1
Fast 9:1& 10.5:1
High 11.5:1& 14:1
Super High 12:1 & 14.5:1

Sidekick - Schacht’s travel spinning wheel

Sidekick Spinning Wheel (SK7770, SK7771)

Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport
Long, comfortable treadles.
Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless and Ladybug wheels.
The Sidekick can be purchased without the bobbin-flyer assembly.
Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.
The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.

Included: 3 travel bobbins, fast and medium whorls, threading hook, adjustable carrying strap, and orange carry bag.

Specs

Folds to 21.5″ h x 8.25″ w x 15″ d
Weight: 13lb
Orifice Height: 25"
Drive Wheel: 13.7"

Spinning Ratios
Whorl Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1
Whorl Specs
WS6704 Slow Speed Whorl 4:1 and 4.8:1
WS6706 Medium Speed Whorl 5.7:1 and 6.8:1
WS6707 Fast Speed Whorl 8.0:1 and 9.0:1
WS6705 High Speed Whorl 10.0:1 and 12.0:1
WS6709 Super High Speed Whorl* 11.0:1 and 13.0:1

Matchless - most responsive spinning wheel available today

Matchless Spinning Wheel (WS6501 Single Treadle, WS6502 Double Treadle)

Choose single treadle or double treadle action
Spinning Wheel offers double drive
Scotch tension, and bobbin-lead modes of operation
19.5″ drive wheel and flyer shaft are supported by self-aligning bronze bearings for precise action
Each flyer is individually balanced and the bobbins and flyer whorls are trued on center for long and superior service
Bobbins and flyer whorls are trued on center for long and superior service

Included: 4 bobbins, fast and medium speed whorls, a threading hook, our tensioned, collapsible Lazy Kate, and a carrying strap.

Specs

Orifice Height: 28"
Orifice Diameter: .375
Bobbin Size & Weight 3" x 4.5" ; 3.5oz
Threading Hook: .5oz
Lazy Kate Size: 10" x 9" x 5"
Lazy Kate Weight: 1lb

Single Treadle
Dimensions: 19.5" x 32.75" x 16.5"
Weight: 16lb

Double Treadle
Dimensions: 19.5" x 32.75" x 16.5"
Weight: 17lb

Spinning Ratios
Whorl Ratios from 4:1 to 21:1
Whorl Specs
WS6708 Extra Slow Speed Whorl 4:1 and 4.5:1
WS6704 Slow Speed Whorl 6:1 and 7.5:1
WS6706 Medium Speed Whorl 9:1 and 10.5:1
WS6707 Fast Speed Whorl 12.6:1 and 15:1 WS6705
High Speed Whorl 17:1 and 20:1 WS6709
Super High Speed Whorl 18:1 and 21:1