The Fibre Garden : Spares, Repairs & Maintenance
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Springs, drive belts, brake bands and such always seem to break at the most inconvenient time! We try to carry spares in stock for the most common replacement “bits”. Let us know if you need something special and we will order it in for you.
NOTE: Due to licensing restrictions we cannot ship Ashford products outside of Canada.
Spares, Repairs & Maintenance
Ashford Adjusting Knob
For adjusting the drive band tension of the Traditional and Traveller spinning wheels.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Brake Band Set with Springs
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
Ashford Brake Band, Nylon
Clear nylon brake band. Looks kinda like whipper-snipper cord. Approximately 1m (39").
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Finishing Wax Polish – 75g
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
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
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 Leather Conrod Joiner
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Maiden Uprights – pair
A set of two natural (unfinished) wood Maiden Uprights for Ashford Traditional, Traveller or Elizabeth spinning wheels. Includes two screws. Made from Silver Beech hardwood.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Maintenance Kit
This handy kit contains everything you will need to keep your wheel in top working order for many years to come. The kit includes a 15ml (1/2 fl oz) bottle of special non-staining lubricating oil, wire threading hook, tension spring, flyer hooks, leather conrod connector and clip, brake and drive bands.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil 15ml
Fine-grade oil for spinning wheels of all kinds. Now comes in a small plastic bottle with a special needle-type dispenser and cap, which directs the oil much better than the old style bottle. "For quiet, effortless spinning. Non-staining high grade oil."
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Tension Knob (OLD STYLE)
Note: ONLY for Ashford Traditional Wheels made before 1975, as this has a narrower base. For adjusting the brake band tension on Scotch tension spinning wheels. These mysteriously vanish more often than you would think!
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Ashford Tension Knob (Regular)
Ashford Tension Spring
That little brass spring that breaks when you least expect it. Or your 4 year old stretches it out like a sad slinkie.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND