Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel

The Ashford Traditional is the world's most popular spinning wheel and is terrific value for money for beginners and experienced alike. Strong and sturdy, it is made from New Zealand silver beech throughout. The design has only seen minor improvements over 40 years.

In short, the perfect first (and last!) wheel.

Out of the box, it comes with a single treadle and either single-drive or double-drive (choose when buying). You can add the second treadle and you can buy a double-drive kit to convert a single-drive model.

Includes:

• four bobbins and vertical lazy Kate (pictured)
• welcome pack including 'Start Spinning' booklet
• a fibre starter pack from me

Options for your Traditional wheel:

• sliding-hook flyer
• jumbo sliding-hook flyer
• lace flyer kit
• high-speed flyer kit
• double-drive version or double-drive kit to convert single-drive wheel
• double treadle kit
• extra bobbins (Takes standard bobbins, single or double drive as appropriate.)
• distaff

Specifications:

• wheel diameter: 56cm (22in)
• orifice: 10mm (3/8in)
• orifice 67cm from ground
• takes standard bobbins - capacity: 100gm (3-4oz)
• ratios: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5
• ball bearings

Assembly instructions - single drive | Assembly instructions - double drive (included with the wheel but you can view / print here)

Video - Ashford Traditional spinning wheel

Individually-painted Traditional Spinning Wheel

A number of designs painted onto new spinning wheels.

More about this individually painted Traditional spinning wheels.

Natural finish : £348 available from stock

Double-treadle, natural : £465 available from stock

Double drive natural finish : £350 available from stock

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Wheels travel for free, and all are below recommended retail price. Most are 'flat-packed' for shipping and require some basic assembly.

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