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Ashford Table Loom – 8-shaft 16″/41cm
Portable multi-shaft weaving. 8 shafts provide great weaving pattern versatility.
- overhead beater for best weaving shed
- castle folds flat for easy transport
- lacquered solid Silver Beech hardwood
This loom folds flat, even with your weaving in place, making it ideal for taking to workshops or guild meetings. The overhead beater, with automatic bounce back, gives a wonderful shed and even beating. Levers are within easy reach for comfortable weaving. Each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly and is independent enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. Non-slip rubber feet give extra stability. 10 dpi Swedish stainless steel reed and 320 lightweight Texsolv heddles are included. Plus there is a wide range of options and accessories available. Also included: cross and warp sticks, heddle hooks, two stick shuttles and a "Learn to Weave on the Table Loom" booklet.
WEAVING WIDTH: 40cm (16")
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Table Loom – 8-shaft 24″/61cm – In Stock
Ashford Table Loom – 8-shaft 32″/80cm – In Stock
Ashford Tapestry Beater
Perfect for tapestry weaving, beating wefts on rugs, piled weaves, rya weaves and more. A must-have accessory for your rigid heddle loom, tapestry loom or weaving frames. Made from Silver Beech hardwood with a smooth lacquered finish.
- 10 wooden teeth set at 5 DPI
- Comfortable handle
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Tapestry Loom – 40″/103cm
This vertical floor loom is easy to assemble and use. Weave your own pictures or rugs with this remarkably simple loom. Warping is quick and easy with the revolving frame and tension adjustment. The loom has adjustable heights and weaving angle for your weaving comfort. Creating the second shed is easy and quick with the leash rod. Constructed in solid Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is strong and stable as well as being a beautiful piece of furniture. Two turned wooden tapestry bobbins included
- quick warping with revolving frame
- tension adjustment
- adjustable height and weaving angle
- strong frame
INCLUDED: 2 Tapestry Bobbins, Leash Rod (for the second shed), warping and weaving instructions.
WEAVING WIDTH: 40" (103cm)
WEAVING LENGTH: 29" (74cm)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Tapestry Loom Warp Thread – 200g
A perfect base to start your tapestry weaving. 100% cotton, a very strong thread/twine for warping tapestry looms and frames. Sometimes called Seine twine. Also useful as a carpet warp.
200g spool (7 oz), Approximately 612 yards (560m). Enough for several projects.
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!
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
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
Ashford Tensioned Lazy Kate
Formerly called the Competition Lazy Kate. A tensioned Lazy Kate: no more bobbin overwind! Suitable for single and double drive standard, sliding hook flyer and jumbo bobbins. Control your bobbins when plying with the adjustable brake tension. Smooth stainless steel yarn guide to prevent your yarn from tangling. Bobbins are quick and easy to change. Convenient carry handle. Four rubber feet prevent slipping or tipping. Stainless steel bobbin pins are removable for storage and transport. Made from beautiful Silver Beech hardwood with a rich lacquer finish. Holds up to three bobbins at once, so suitable for 2 or 3-ply yarns.
This Lazy-Kate also happens to fit some other brands of bobbins, notably Majacraft standard and jumbo. Louet bobbins do not fit.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Theading Hook – Wire
A basic and inexpensive sturdy wire hook, fits all Ashford Kiwi, Traditional and Traveller wheels. Total length 9cm (3.5"), best to measure first to see if that will fit your orifice. Comes with bonus shoe-lace to hang it!
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Threading Hook – Wood Handle
A wood-handled threading hook, designed to fit the Ashford Joy, Elizabeth and E-spinner wheels. NOTE: hook length (without handle) is only 3cm (1.18") so for other wheels it's best to measure first in case it's too short for your orifice. Lacquered finish.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Traditional Wheel – Double Drive Lacquered
The same popular wheel as the scotch tension traditional, but with the benefits of both double drive for fine worsted yarns and scotch tension for softer woolen yarns. This wheel will grow with you. Simply buy the add-on kits later to allow you to spin different types of yarn.
- proven design for over 40 years, in lacquered finish
- large 56cm (22") wheel
- robust & versatile
Why is it so popular? The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Scotch tension and 3-speed flyer allow for a wide variety of yarn to be spun. Horizontal adjustment of the maiden bar allows perfect alignment with the 3 speed whorl.
Ball bearings and large 56cm (22ins) wheel makes treadling smooth and effortless and easy to maintain a steady speed. The wide legs give good stability especially when speed spinning. The treadle is pivoted to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The many optional accessories make this an extremely versatile wheel.
INCLUDED: Lazy Kate with 4 standard bobbins, threading hook, "Learn To Spin" booklet.
Bobbin capacity: 100g (3 to 4 oz). RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5. WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Traditional Wheel – Double Drive Natural
The same popular wheel as the scotch tension traditional, but with the benefits of both double drive for fine worsted yarns and scotch tension for softer woolen yarns. This wheel will grow with you. Simply buy the add-on kits later to allow you to spin different types of yarn.
- proven design for over 40 years, in natural finish (not lacquered)
- large 56cm (22") wheel
- robust & versatile
Why is it so popular? The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Scotch tension and 3-speed flyer allow for a wide variety of yarn to be spun. Horizontal adjustment of the maiden bar allows perfect alignment with the 3 speed whorl.
Ball bearings and large 56cm (22ins) wheel makes treadling smooth and effortless and easy to maintain a steady speed. The wide legs give good stability especially when speed spinning. The treadle is pivoted to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The many optional accessories make this an extremely versatile wheel.
INCLUDED: Lazy Kate with 4 standard bobbins, threading hook, "Learn To Spin" booklet.
Bobbin capacity: 100g (3 to 4 oz). RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5. WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Traditional Wheel – Single Drive Lacquered
Ashford calls this "the most popular spinning wheel in the world".
- proven design for over 40 years, in lacquered finish
- large 56cm (22") wheel
- robust & versatile
Why is it so popular? The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Scotch tension and 3-speed flyer allow for a wide variety of yarn to be spun. Horizontal adjustment of the maiden bar allows perfect alignment with the 3 speed whorl.
Ball bearings and large 56cm (22ins) wheel makes treadling smooth and effortless and easy to maintain a steady speed. The wide legs give good stability especially when speed spinning. The treadle is pivoted to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The many optional accessories make this an extremely versatile wheel.
INCLUDED: Lazy Kate with 4 standard bobbins, threading hook, "Learn To Spin" booklet.
Bobbin capacity: 100g (3 to 4 oz). RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5. WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Traditional Wheel – Single Drive Natural
Ashford calls this "the most popular spinning wheel in the world".
- proven design for over 40 years, in natural finish (not lacquered)
- large 56cm (22") wheel
- robust & versatile
Why is it so popular? The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Scotch tension and 3-speed flyer allow for a wide variety of yarn to be spun. Horizontal adjustment of the maiden bar allows perfect alignment with the 3 speed whorl.
Ball bearings and large 56cm (22ins) wheel makes treadling smooth and effortless and easy to maintain a steady speed. The wide legs give good stability especially when speed spinning. The treadle is pivoted to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The many optional accessories make this an extremely versatile wheel.
INCLUDED: Lazy Kate with 4 standard bobbins, threading hook, "Learn To Spin" booklet.
Bobbin capacity: 100g (3 to 4 oz). RATIOS: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5. WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford Traveller Wheel – Double Drive Lacquered
Ashford Traveller Wheel – Double Drive Natural
Small and beautiful with both double drive and scotch tension systems.
- compact castle design, in natural finish (not lacquered)
- 46cm (18") wheel
- built-in lazy kate
- double treadle
This lightweight, compact, castle wheel will spin fine to medium yarn using the two drive ratios and bulky yarn with the optional jumbo flyer. The wheel is easy to start with the double treadles that are are hinged to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. Ball bearings make treadling smooth and effortless. This compact wheel will spin fine worsted yarns and softer woollen yarns using the single drive option.
INCLUDED: Built-in Lazy Kate with 4 double-drive bobbins, threading hook, "Learn To Spin" booklet.
Bobbin capacity: 100g (3 to 4 oz). RATIOS: 6.5, 8.5, (11.5 bobbin lead). WEIGHT: 7kg (15 Lbs)
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND