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Ashford Flexible Conrod Joint
This may or may not fit other brands of wheels, it might be the wrong diameter or be too long, which you can change by cutting some off with a very sharp knife. Approximately 7cm long.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Flyer Bearing Standard Set
Includes both the front and rear Maiden Upright bearings for use with the standard flyers on all Ashford wheels. The Jumbo Flyer bearings are larger.
The front has a 1/2" hole, the rear the 1/4" hook. Sturdy black nylon.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Joy 2 Wheel – Double Treadle & Carry Bag
All but ready to go! Minimal assembly and a durable lacquered finish. As of 2016 all Ashford Joy wheels now include the carry bag pictured in the main Joy listings.
- portable
- 4 ratios
- carry bag included
- 40cm (15.5") diameter wheel
- double treadle
- comes with sliding hook flyer
This compact wheel is light-weight and portable with folding treadle, built-in Lazy Kate and carry handle. Fold and go - it can be carried easily in cars, as carry-on luggage in planes (check with your airline first as this varies from aircraft to aircraft) and takes up little space at home. Spin a variety of yarns using the four ratios. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. Treadling is easy with the weighted wheel and ball bearings. The wheel comes assembled and lacquered, ready for spinning. Made from lacquered plywood.
INCLUDED: Built-in Lazy Kate, 3 x 90mm bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to Spin booklet.
SIZE when folded: 64 x 40 x 14cm (25 x 15.75 x 9.5ins)
Bobbin capacity: 130g (4 to 5 oz). RATIOS: 6, 8, 11, 14. WEIGHT: 6kg (13 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Joy 2 Wheel – Single Treadle & Carry Bag
All but ready to go! Minimal assembly and a durable lacquered finish. As of 2016 all Ashford Joy wheels now include the carry bag pictured in the main Joy listings.
- portable
- 4 ratios
- carry bag included
- 40cm (15.5') diameter wheel
- single treadle
- comes with sliding hook flyer
This compact wheel is light-weight and portable with folding treadle, built-in Lazy Kate and carry handle. Fold and go - it can be carried easily in cars, as carry-on luggage in planes (check with your airline first as this varies from aircraft to aircraft) and takes up little space at home. Spin a variety of yarns using the four ratios. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. Treadling is easy with the weighted wheel and ball bearings. The wheel comes assembled and lacquered, ready for spinning. Made from lacquered plywood.
INCLUDED: Built-in Lazy Kate, 3 x 90mm bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to Spin booklet.
SIZE when folded: 64 x 40 x 14cm (25 x 15.75 x 9.5 ins)
Bobbin capacity: 130g (4 to 5 oz). RATIOS: 6, 8, 11, 14. WEIGHT: 5kg (11 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Joy Carry Bag
The dandy Joy Carry Bag: sturdy, padded canvas carry bag with nylon lining to protect your wheel. The bag includes three roomy pockets and shoulder strap. PLEASE NOTE this bag is already included with new Joy 2 wheels. Fits all Joy models, even older ones.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Joy Freedom Flyer Kit
This fantastic new flyer gives you the freedom to spin fabulous, fun and funky art yarns on your Joy spinning wheel. With the enormous 25mm (1") orifice and hooks you can spin and ply fibres, feathers, fabric, ribbons, cocoons and more. The open hooks make threading super fast and easy.
Kit includes 1 jumbo bobbin, jumbo flyer with large squeeze-and-slide stainless steel hooks. Fibreglass arms make these flyers light and strong.
Ratios: 6, 8, 11, 14 :1
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Bobbin – Double Drive Wheels, Natural
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Bobbin – Single Drive, Natural Finish
Ashford Jumbo DD Sliding Hook Flyer & Bobbin – TR/TV/Eliz
For the DOUBLE-DRIVE Traditional, Traveller and Elizabeth wheels. Kit includes 1 jumbo bobbin, sliding stainless steel yarn guides, graphite/fibreglass arms, a 3-speed pulley. Natural/unfinished wood. Has a 15mm (5/8-inch) orifice and a 10mm (1/2-inch) reducer bush for spinning singles.
Fill your bobbins evenly with the squeeze-and-slide stainless steel hook. Fibreglass arms make these flyers light and strong. The yarn is controlled in the hook as you spin.
Ratios: Traditional: 4.5, 5.3, 6
Traveller: 4, 4.5, 5
Elizabeth: 5, 5.5, 6.5
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Maiden Upright Bearing – 3/4″ hole
JUMBO Maiden Upright "bearing", with a 3/4" hole. Black plastic. This is for the various JUMBO kits.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer & Bobbin – TR/TV
For the SINGLE-DRIVE Traditional or Traveller wheels. Kit includes 1 jumbo bobbin, stainless steel yarn guides, graphite/fibreglass arms, a 4-speed pulley. Natural finish wood.
Fill your bobbins evenly with the squeeze-and-slide stainless steel hook. Fibreglass arms make these flyers light and strong. The yarn is controlled in the hook as you spin.
Ratios: Traditional: 4.5,7.5, 9.5, 12.5:1. Traveller: 3.5, 6, 7.5, 10:1.
15mm (5/8") orifice. Kit also includes 10mm (1/2") orifice reducer bush and 10mm (1/2") flyer bearing reducer bush (so you can use your standard flyer without changing bearings).
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel – Lacquered finish
FREE GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also usually have one assembled at our store for you to try.
Ashford did a significant upgrade to the Kiwi wheel in late 2018. The main changes are folding treadles and a 3-speed whorl which provides more spinning ratios and greater flexibility. Although this is Ashford's entry-level wheel, it can do a great many things and is not a wheel spinners are likely to outgrow quickly.
For those wanting to spin art yarn or regularly do bulky spinning, the Kiwi Super Flyer is an add-on to consider. It's listed under our Ashford Accessories>Single Drive Flyers category.
The Kiwi 3 features include:
- folding treadles for convenient transport and storage
- drive wheel made from veneered MDF, for a more affordable but still attractive look
- ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning
- 3-speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios
- double treadles, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling
- sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (3/8-inch) orifice
- quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing
- Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment
- includes 3 large 130gm (4 to 5oz) capacity bobbins. These are the 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbins
- built-in Lazy Kate/bobbin storage pegs
- only 5.5kg (12 Lbs)
- drive wheel diameter 45cm (17.5 inches)
- Silver Beech hardwood construction (other than the drive wheel). Also available in the natural/unfinished version if you wish to apply your own finish
This continues to be an excellent beginner wheel due to its easy-to-learn ratios, double treadle and affordable price. The double treadle and ball bearings allow for easy treadling and "hands-free" start. Treadles are hinged to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. The Scotch tension allows easy control of the drafting process. The central flyer is convenient for right and left-handed spinners. The wheel is easy and quick to assemble with the Allen key supplied and the robust construction makes this an ideal wheel for individuals, schools and clubs.
INCLUDED: built-in Lazy Kate, three 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to Spin booklet.
This listing is for the lacquered finish version. We highly recommend the lacquered wheel, as many spinners are so excited to get going that they never get around to putting on a finish coat themselves. Unfinished wheels can get grubby looking fairly quickly, particularly the treadles.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel – Natural finish
FREE GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also usually have the Lacquered version assembled at our store for you to try, and often have this natural version in a box available for purchase.
Ashford did a significant upgrade to the Kiwi wheel in late 2018. The main changes are folding treadles and a 3-speed whorl which provides more spinning ratios and greater flexibility. Although this is Ashford's entry-level wheel, it can do a great many things and is not a wheel spinners are likely to outgrow quickly.
For those wanting to spin art yarn or regularly do bulky spinning, the Kiwi Super Flyer is an add-on to consider. It's listed under our Ashford Accessories>Single Drive Flyers category.
The Kiwi 3 features include:
- folding treadles for convenient transport and storage
- drive wheel made from veneered MDF, for a more affordable but still attractive look
- ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning
- 3-speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios
- double treadles, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling
- sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (3/8-inch) orifice
- quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing
- Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment
- includes 3 large 130gm (4 to 5oz) capacity bobbins. These are the 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbins
- built-in Lazy Kate/bobbin storage pegs
- only 5.5kg (12 Lbs)
- drive wheel diameter 45cm (17.5 inches)
- Silver Beech hardwood construction (other than the drive wheel). Also available in the Lacquered version if you don't want to apply your own finish
This continues to be an excellent beginner wheel due to its easy-to-learn ratios, double treadle and affordable price. The double treadle and ball bearings allow for easy treadling and "hands-free" start. Treadles are hinged to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. The Scotch tension allows easy control of the drafting process. The central flyer is convenient for right and left-handed spinners. The wheel is easy and quick to assemble with the Allen key supplied and the robust construction makes this an ideal wheel for individuals, schools and clubs.
INCLUDED: built-in Lazy Kate, three 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to Spin booklet.
This listing is for the Natural/unfinished version. We highly recommend the lacquered wheel, as many spinners are so excited to get going that they never get around to putting on a finish coat themselves. Unfinished wheels can get grubby looking fairly quickly, particularly the treadles. NOTE: the photo here is of the Lacquered Kiwi 3. The natural version looks exactly the same but not as shiny.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Kiwi Super Flyer – Lacquered
Ashford launched the Kiwi Super Flyer in 2015, and reviews have been great. If you're wanting to delve into the world of art yarn, but also want the flexibility to spin a range of more regular yarns, this setup is excellent value and very versatile. The new Kiwi Super Flyer will fit all Kiwi 2 and Kiwi spinning wheels.
Comes as a kit and is super-easy to install: you only need to undo one bolt when you want to swap.
The Super Flyer has a very generous-sized orifice, 27mm (1-1/8 inch) to allow for lots of add-ins or thick amounts of fibre. It comes with Ashford's new Free-flow Yarn Guides which let you spin with no hang ups or catches, even when spinning wild yarns!
The kit includes:
- Three super-size bobbins, with a capacity of around 500g (1.1 Lb)resulting in less time changing bobbins and more yarn on the bobbin.
- a Lazy Kate. The bobbins are two large to fit on most standard ones.
- a new drive band/belt.
The photo above is this version with lacquered finish. Also available natural/unfinished.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Kiwi Super Flyer – Natural/unfinished
Ashford launched the Kiwi Super Flyer in 2015, and reviews have been great. If you're wanting to delve into the world of art yarn, but also want the flexibility to spin a range of more regular yarns, this setup is excellent value and very versatile. The new Kiwi Super Flyer will fit all Kiwi 2 and Kiwi spinning wheels.
Comes as a kit and is super-easy to install: you only need to undo one bolt when you want to swap.
The Super Flyer has a very generous-sized orifice, 27mm (1-1/8 inch) to allow for lots of add-ins or thick amounts of fibre. It comes with Ashford's new Free-flow Yarn Guides which let you spin with no hang ups or catches, even when spinning wild yarns!
The kit includes:
- Three super-size bobbins, with a capacity of around 500g (1.1 Lb)resulting in less time changing bobbins and more yarn on the bobbin.
- a Lazy Kate. The bobbins are two large to fit on most standard ones.
- a new drive band/belt.
The photo above is the lacquered version, this listing is for the natural/unfinished which is identical except for the finish.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Lazy Kate – Upright
Upright design, holds three standard bobbins. NOT TENSIONED. Made from unfinished Silver Beech hardwood.
We personally prefer a tensioned Lazy Kate but this one is good value for those on a tight budget. It will do the job.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Leather Conrod Joiner
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Maiden Upright Bearing- 1/4″ Rear Hook
REAR Maiden Upright "bearing", with a 1/4" forked hook. Black plastic. Conveniently allows the flyer shaft to click in and out to change bobbins.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND