The Fibre Garden : Ashford Accessories Spares & Repairs
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Ashford produces a wide range of accessories to enhance their wheels. Here we also list the more common spare parts and bobbins. If you need a repair that we don’t list, please contact us and we will gladly order it in for you.
NOTE: Due to licensing restrictions we cannot ship Ashford products outside of Canada.
Ashford Accessories Spares & Repairs
Ashford Adjusting Knob
Canadian shipping only
For adjusting the drive band tension of the Traditional and Traveller spinning wheels.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Brake Band Set with Springs
Canadian shipping only
Ashford nylon break band with two tension springs. Ashford always recommends using two springs on the brake band tie-up.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Brake Band Set with Springs – Small – E-spinner 3 only
Canadian shipping only
For the E-SPINNER 3 ONLY. Ashford nylon brake band with two small tension springs. Ashford always recommends using two springs on the brake band tie-up. For all other wheels, order the regular Brake Band Set.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Brake Band, Nylon
Price per brake band. Canadian shipping only
Clear nylon brake band. Looks kinda like whipper-snipper cord. Approximately 1m (39").
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Country Spinner Bobbin – Natural
Canadian orders only. We are now trying to keep these in stock.
Massive bobbin for the Country Spinner, natural unfinished wood. Fits the Country Spinner 2 and Super Jumbo E-spinner. These may not fit the original Country Spinner, as the holes are smaller. Comes in a box, minor assembly required.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford DD Sliding Hook Flyer & Bobbin – Traditional/Traveller/Elizabeth
Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have one in stock at our store.
For the DOUBLE-DRIVE Traditional, Traveller and Elizabeth wheels. Kit includes 1 Double Drive 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbin, sliding stainless steel yarn guides, graphite/fibreglass arms, a 3-speed pulley. Natural/unfinished wood. Has a 10mm (1/2-inch) orifice.
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. The bobbins on this flyer are larger than the type on the standard hook-type flyer, and will hold more singles.
Ratios: Traditional: 7.5, 9.5, 13
Traveller: 6, 8, 10.5
Elizabeth: 8, 10.5, 14
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Double Treadle Kit – Elizabeth wheel – DISCONTINUED
Ashford has discontinued this kit and there are none available.
This is a dandy kit that lets you convert your single-treadle Elizabeth spinning wheel into a double treadle.
Two treadles leads to easier treadling, better posture and more even spinning. Includes a new crank, conrods and treadle board. Lacquered finish. Not difficult to install either.
NOTE: the wood and finish will not likely match exactly to your existing wheel.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Double Treadle Kit – Traditional wheels – PRE-ORDER ONLY
FREE 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 do not usually stock this at our store.
This is a dandy kit that lets you convert your single-treadle Traditional spinning wheel into a double treadle! Works for both the single drive and double drive versions of Traditionals.
Two treadles leads to easier treadling, better posture and more even spinning. Includes a new crank, conrods and treadle board. Lacquered finish. Not difficult to install either.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Finishing Wax Polish – 75g
Canadian Shipping only.
Preserve, protect, and enhance wheels, looms, and all your craft accessories with this quick and easy-to-apply environmentally-friendly, low-gloss finishing wax polish.
Made from beeswax and tree oils, it is ideal for the new natural timber or for rejuvinating and restoring loved and lacquered products. Apply with a soft rag, steel wool, or Scotchbrite pad, then buff to a deep rich lustrous finish with a soft cloth. No other finish is required. Non-flammable, non-toxic. 75 gram tub.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Flexible Conrod Joint
Replacement connecting joint between the conrod and treadle rail used on Ashford wheels made since the mid 1980s. Clear polycord. Over time these turn sort of yellow and get brittle. One of the most common replacement parts we sell.
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 Jumbo Set
Canadian shipping only
Includes both the front and rear Maiden Upright bearings for use with the JUMBO flyers on all Ashford wheels. The Standard Flyer bearings are smaller.
The front has a 3/4" hole, the rear the 1/4" hook. Sturdy black nylon.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Flyer Bearing Standard Set
Canadian shipping only
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 Freedom Flyer Kit
Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have one in stock at our store.
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
Jumbo Bobbin for double drive wheels. Natural finish.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Bobbin – Single Drive, Natural Finish
Canadian Shipping only.
Jumbo bobbin for Ashford SINGLE DRIVE wheels. Natural-finish wood.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo Bobbin/e-Spinner – Lacquered
Canadian Shipping only. We are now stocking these.
Price per bobbin. Jumbo bobbin, lacquered wood. For SINGLE DRIVE wheels and also the E-Spinner 3.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Jumbo DD Sliding Hook Flyer & Bobbin – Trav/Trad/Eliz
Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have one in stock at our store.
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 Sliding Hook Flyer & Bobbin – Traveller/Traditional
Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We also often have one in stock at our store.
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