: Ashford Spinning Wheels :
Richard Ashford asked if any of us on the Congress of Colored Sheep tour were Ashford dealers who had the new Elizabeth II wheel. Jack volunteered that I did, so Elizabeth Ashford looks on as I spin while Richard talks about this marvellous new wheel. It spins on ball bearings so it doesn't take the maintenance of other traditional wheels. It is so smooth and has a huge ratio for fine and fast spinning.
Ashford's spinning wheels and tools are as follows:
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Elizabeth 2, a beautiful saxony style wheel, with ball bearings for more power and very smooth spinning. Wheel diameter 24" Oriface 3/8" Bobbin capacity 3-4 oz. Ratious 8.5, 11, 15 With 4 bobbins and horizontal lazy kate for easy plying. Beautifully finished
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$830 |
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Elizabeth 2 -ready to finish This is the same wheel, delivered without a stain or lacquer. You can finish in the color you desire and save yourself $120. Additional Options: High speed double drive adaptor kit, jumbo double drive flyer kit, distaff, quill spindle.
Double treadle for traditional traveller includes new crank, conrods, and treadle boards. |
$690
Double treadle is also available for an additional $145. |
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Traditional, single drive, unfinished spinning wheel. Wheel diameter 22". Orifice 3/8" This is a "Saxony style" wheel. It comes complete with lazy kate for plying and 4 bobbins.
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$425.
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| Traditional, double drive, unfinished spinning wheel |
$465 |
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Traditional, single drive, lacquered spinning wheel Also available: Double drive lacquered, SD antique finish and DD antique finish. |
$535 |
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Traveller, single drive, unfinished. A castle style wheel. Includes 4 bobbins and built-in lazy kate. Double treadle. Wheel diameter 18" |
$440
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Traveller, single drive, finished |
$545
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Traveller, double drive, unfinished. It is a compact "castle wheel," made to take with you. The lazy kate is built in to hold your bobbins. Also available, dd finished and with either drive in antique finish. |
$455 |
| Joy, laquered, folding portable, single treadle
A very nice appearing "castle style" wheel with extra bobbins. The flyer and bobbins fit into the frame and the treadle board folds flat. Single drive with ball bearins. Lacquered and assembled. Includes 3 bobbins. Wheel diameter 15 3/4" Orifice 3/8" |
$560
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| Joy, lacquered, folding portable, double treadle
A very nice appearing "castle style" wheel with extra bobbins. The flyer and bobbins fit into the frame and the treadle board folds flat. Single drive with ball bearins. Lacquered and assembled. Includes 3 bobbins. Wheel diameter 15 3/4" Orifice 3/8" |
$615 |
| Joy sturdy blue canvas cotton carry bag with shoulder strap. |
$115.00 |
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Electric spinner, assembled, clear lacquered. Quiet motor drives spinner. Change speed to spin fine to thick arns. Includes 3 jumbo bobbins and lazy kate. Motor 12 volt DC 6 amp Bobbin capacity 8 oz.
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$995.00 |
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Charka Accelerated Spin like Gandi |
$265
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Country Spinner (bulky) A wheel designed for very bulky spinning. Large bobbin holds 2.2 lbs of thick yarn. Double treadle. Leather flyer brake. Wheel diameter 18" Orifice 7/8" Additional bobbins: $ 50.75 |
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Kiwi spinner, strong MDF wheel with ball bearings. Single drive. Include 3 bobbins and lazy kate. Double Treadle Wheel diameter 17 1/2" Orifice 3/8" Nothing fancy, this wheel is a low budget wheel the operates smoothly and has a double treadle. Weight 12 lbs. |
$320.00
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Kiwi - lacquered |
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$425 |
| Kiwi high speed adapter kit |
$ 26.50 |
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Kiwi Jumbo flyer kit |
$147.50 |
| Distaff (for spinning flax) |
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Standard lazy kate - vertical style (This one comes with most new Ashford wheels.) |
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Lazy Kate Horizontal style (This comes with the Elizabeth 2) |
$30.00
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Tensioned "Precision Lazy Kate" (If you are buying a lazy kate separately from your wheel, get this one.) |
$36.50
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High Speed Double drive adapter kit
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$78.00
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Free standing skeiner This crank saves hours of time in winding skeiners for washing, storage, or measuring out to weave. |
$91.00
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Jumbo double drive flyer unit Mother-of-all to hold flyer and 4 bobbins Ratios 5.0, 6.5 |
$155.00 |
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Lace flyer kit Ratios 15, 20, 30, 40 For traditional and traveller single drive. Posts, flyer, 3 bobbins.
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$195.00 |
| Quill spindle, this fits onto the wheels without any additional attachments and allows you to spin like in the "storybooks." |
$ 65.00
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Standard Bobbins |
$ 9.75 |
| Double drive lacquered bobbins |
$14.00 |
| Maintenance Kit-essential parts |
$18.50
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| Spinning Oil |
$ 7.50 |
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