Ashford Spinning
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Wheels: Shipping is free on spinning wheels. I give bonus gifts with a wheel.
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Kiwi 2: a great little wheel for a new
spinner or an advanced spinner who wants a small second wheel. Double treadle,
easy 5.5&8.0:1 ratios and optional Skeiner, Jumbo Flyer and High Speed
Kits. unfinished $395.00 Lacquer finish $575.00 |
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Traditional Wheel: The world's most popular
spinning wheel. Comes with Scotch tension or double drive, ratios 6.5 to
14:1 depending on style. Comes unfinished ot finished in two choices. In
fact this wheel has so many options please e-mail for full info, we will
help you choose the wheel to fit you best. Prices start at $565.00 and go
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Traveler Wheel: This wheel now comes
only with double treadle, super easy for the new spinner to control the
wheel. Compact and easy to carry, this model also comes in various choices
so you can pick between tension types and comes with clear or walnut finish.
Starting at $565.00 to $740.00 |
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Elizabeth Wheel II: This
continues the classic style of the former Elizabeth with some wonderful
improvements: You’ll find the new Elizabeth beautifully proportioned with
a new 24” drive wheel. This larger drive wheel provides 30% more momentum
for easier, relaxing spinning. Ball bearings allow smooth, effortless treadling.
Double Drive with scotch tension option 3 speed whorl. Ratios: 8½:1, 11:1
& 15:1 (18½:1 bobbin lead) Maiden bar adjustment allowing perfect alignment
with all whorl speeds. Clamp knob under the maiden bar to eliminate vibration.
Weight 20 lbs.$890.00 for unfinished and $995.00 for clear lacquer finish. |
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Country Spinner 2: Create
medium to bulky yarns. Sensitive leather flyer brake system, large orifice
and bobbin. Weighted wheel for easy starting, light to treadle amd stretchy
drive cord. Bobbin holds 32 oz. unfinished Price $695.00 finished price
$965.00 |
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The Ashford Accelerated Charka This new charka from
Ashford has one of the fastest ratios available in accelerated charkas:
80:1 when accelerated and 16:1 if driving the spindle directly. It can be
assembled for either right or left handed cranking. It can also be adapted
with a little piece of paper on the spindle to wind bobbins. $360.00 |
NEW: The Ashford Turkish
Spindle This is my new favorite handspindle; it has great capacity, slides
apart making a center pull ball of yarn and the parts separate for compact storage
making it great for travel. $26.50
Double treadle kit for Traditional or Traveler $136.50
for unfinished
Spinning chair: unfinished $165.00 clear finished $205.00
Distaffs for Traveler, Traditional or Elizabeth $84.00
Drum
carder: New 2 Speed Model Specifications: This new, improved model has two ratios
for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending: Use the 6:1
ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce
a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio
to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open
and airy batt. coarse teeth $495.00 fine teeth $495.00
The
New Ashford Wild Carder This carder was designed for spinners who want to make
fabulous, fun and funky art yarns. The extra long teeth, packer brush, 6:1 carding
ratio and adjustable drum clearance allow you to create unique blends with differing
fibres, fabric, ribbons, feathers, noils, paper and more. It’s small, portable,
weighs only 3.5kg (7 3/4lbs) lacquered and assembled & includes a cleaning brush
and doffer (awl) which are stored conveniently on the carder. Carding width
10cm (4ins) Batt size 60 x 15cm (24 x 6ins) Batt weight 40gm (1 ½ ozs) Weight
3.5kg (7 3/4lbs) $455.00
We carry all the parts and accessories for spinning, if you need something
not listed here contact us for info.
ASHFORD LOOMS:
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Knitter's Loom
Portability now comes in 2 sizes Introducing the all-new Ashford Knitters
Loom. Fast and easy, this compact loom makes for exciting weaving anywhere,
anytime. Fast - from yarn to scarf in two hours, easy - a loom that is
simple to understand and operate, and exciting - let your fancy yarns
play. The flexibility of the Knitters Loom means you can be weaving in
your lunch break, while camping, or when visiting friends. What's more
you can take the loom to workshops with the weaving still in place - a
revolution in loom design and manufacture. This is an exciting new way
for knitters to make use of all the fancy and funky yarns that are available
in knitting stores. It is quick and easy, with the same portability as
knitting. The loom is available in 30cm/12in or 50cm/20ins weaving widths
It comes assembled and lacquered. New design nylon handles, cogs and pawls.
New chunky wide-eye 7.5dpi - 30/10 reed with large holes and slots. For
all your fancy & funky yarns. Both size looms are lightweight and ultra
portable Kit includes a colour step-by-step warp and weave book, warping
peg, 2 hooks, 2 clamps and 2 shuttles. New design nylon warp stick ties
keep your warp sticks in the correct position at all times. 12" knitters
loom $225.00 20" knitters loom $258.00
12" carry bag $50.00 20" carry bag $67.00
Stand for 16" loom $105.00 and $115.00 for the 20" loom
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Table looms: Weave intricate and beautiful patterns
on this compact table loom. Levers on castle top for comfortable weaving.
Castle and beater fold flat for storage or transport. Includes 8 DPI reed.
heddle wires, raddle, table clamps, threading hook. warp and cross sticks,
ahuttles and weaving guide.
4 harness 16" $675.00 8 harness 16" $775.00
4 harness 24" $755.00 8 harness 24" $855.00
4 harness 32" $835.00 8 harness 32" $945.00
16 harness 24" $1455.00
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Rigid heddle looms: Enjoy learning to
weave on this simple loom. Sturdy and portable, it is ideal for the classroom.
Make beautiful garments,cushions and wall hangings. Includes 10 DPI reed,
shuttles, warp sticks and weaving guide. 16" wide $179.00 24"
wide $199.00 32" wide $225.00 |
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Tapestry loom: Enjoy the creativity of
tapestry and rug weaving on this simple and compact loom. Vertical design
allows you to oversee your work as it progresses. Revolving frame for quick
and easy warping. Height adjustment and pivot action allows frame to rest
against the knees for comfortable weaving. Adjustable warp tensioning .
One shed is permanently open and the second is otained by attaching leases
to a heddle rod. Adjustable height work tray.Standard 26" x 24"
$605.00 X-wide 29" x 40" $635.00 |
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