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 | Schacht Hi-Low 1.1 oz Drop Spindle $18.00 Schacht makes a well balanced high or low whorl light weight drop spindle all in one. The notched spindle is made of maple with a 2.5 in whorl and brass hook on the shaft. Weighing 1.1 oz this drop spindle is a great weight for light weight yarns and beginning spinners. Comes with a tag illustrating its use. Item Number: 64700100 | View Cart | Check Out |
 | Shotzee Medium Weight Drop Spindle $38.95 Made in Maine. Beautifully made cherry drop spindle weighs 1.0-1.75 ounces. The two pieces are roughed out and joined, then turned on the lathe as a unit to preserve balance for the longest spin. The stick is worked to have stops which prevent that annoying creep of the yarn cone down into the spinner's fingers. Item Number: 69001000 | View Cart | Check Out |
 | Amelia Light Weight Drop Spindle $38.95 Made in Maine. Beautifully made figured maple with cherry stick drop spindle weighs .5 to 1.0 ounce. The two pieces are roughed out and joined, then turned on the lathe as a unit to preserve balance for the longest spin. The stick is worked to have stops which prevent that annoying creep of the yarn cone down into the spinner's fingers. Item Number: 6900200 | View Cart | Check Out |
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Halcyon's Drop Spindle Kit $28.95 Spin away with our drop spindle kit including the Ashford drop spindle with very clear instructions, 1/4 lb of Coopworth Roving, 1/4 lb of Domestic Wool Top, and 1 oz of Ashford Fiber (color varies). Item Number: 8001000K |
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| Ashford Classic Drop Spindle $15.75 At about 80g/3oz this spindle is a good weight and size for the beginning spinner. The brass hook makes a sure support as you begin to draft and spin. Step by step photographs and well written information create a simple tutor to get you started. Item Number: 68110000 |
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Ashford Turkish Drop Spindle $26.50 This is a fun way to make a perfect ball of original handspun yarn. The crossbars slide away to leave the ball of yarn intact. Made of New Zealand hardwood and weighs 50gm (1 1/2 oz). Can be oiled, stained or left unfinished. Item Number: 68110100 |
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Schacht 4" Drop Spindle $18.00 Schacht makes a well balanced high whorl drop spindle all in one. The spindle is made of sturdy maple with a 4" whorl and brass hook on the shaft. Weighing 3 oz this drop spindle is a great weight for medium-sized yarns and beginning spinners. Comes with a tag illustrating how to use it. Item Number: 64700000 Schacht also makes a 3" Drop spindle that is available for $16.95 by special order. |
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Schacht Navajo Spindle $26.00 The Navajo Indians spun yarn for their rugs while seated, employing the use of a long spindle rolled against the spinner's leg. Our Navajo spindles have a 4.5" whorl, and a 30" shaft. They are made by Schacht of hard maple and have a Danish oil finish. Item Number: 64710000 |
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Schacht Pear Tahkli Spindle $17.00 Designed specifically as a support spindle, the Tahkli has a pear-shaped solid maple whorl and a 10.5" brass shaft with a pointed end and hook at the top. Item Number: 64720000 |
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Louët Low and High Whorl Drop Spindles $14.95 for the low or $12.95 for the high whorl Louët makes two styles of drop spindles; high whorls and low whorls. Both are essentially the same, with cup hooks at the top of the shafts and friendly sheep heads printed on the whorl. Also called Top Whirl (High) and Bottom Whirl (Low). The shaft of the low-whorl drop spindle comes to a point below the whorl. Reasonably priced for new spinners. Item Number: 650x0000 |
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| Kokovoko Hi Whorl Spindles $23.95 except $25.95 for very light wt. Handmade high-whorl drop spindles available in four sizes.
Item Number: 65500x00 |
Very Light is pictured above left Feather weight is pictured above Lt and Med weight are pictured above right. |
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