Ashford Elizabeth 2 Spinning Wheel
The Ashford Elizabeth is the largest wheel in Ashford's range and it looks magnificient. The classic fairytale wheel. Beautifully crafted from New Zealand silver beech throughout.
The drive wheel itself is very large, 24"/61cm, mounted on ball bearings, which means that it is smooth, effortless and comfortable to treadle for long periods. Once you've started it with a gentle push, it almost turns itself, particularly in double-drive mode.
The Elizabeth is able to switch between double and single-drive modes, to suit your preference and different styles of spinning.
You can add a second treadle for £85.
Includes:
- four bobbins
- Elizabeth horizontal lazy Kate (pictured)
- a fibre starter pack from me
Options:
- high speed kit for double drive wheels (Ratios: 14, 17.5 and 22 to 1)
- double-drive sliding-hook flyer
- double-drive jumbo sliding-hook flyer
- extra bobbins
- double treadle kit
- distaff
Specifications:
- Wheel diameter: 61cm (24in)
- Wheel diameter: 10mm (3/8in)
- Bobbin capacity: 100gm (3-4oz)
- Ratios: 8.5, 11, 15 & 18:1
- Weight: 9kg (20lbs)
- Ball bearings
Assembly instructions (included with the wheel but you can view / print here)
Video - Ashford Elizabeth 2 Spinning Wheel
available from stockWheels travel for free, and all are below recommended retail price. Most are 'flat-packed' for shipping and require some basic assembly.
Fibre
A range of fibre from wool to exotic and luxury fibre for spinning, dyeing, felting: wool, silk, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, camel, yak and angora ready to spin. Also raw fleece
Spinning wheels
A range of Ashford Spinning Wheels delivered quickly to your door. I usually have some second hand spinning wheels listed.
Magazines and cards
Why not add one or two to your order? These cards, hand made by Jules of 'Always with a Heart' feature a textured sheep. Perfect for Christmas for your friends or for the spinner / knitter in your life. I now stock Selvedge magazine and Yarnmaker magazine.
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