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Ashford 50mm Drop Spindle
From Ashford, this is made from solid silver beech hardwood, lightly lacquered and smooth. Total length including hook, 18cm (7 inches). Whorl diameter is 50mm (1.97 inches). Weighs approximately 15 - 17g (.53 - .6 oz). You can't beat this as a good value light spindle for learning to do lace weight yarns. If you can't afford a fancy hand-turned exotic spindle, consider this one first! The whorl features two notches.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford 70mm Drop Spindle
From Ashford, this is made from solid silver beech hardwood, lightly lacquered and smooth. Total length including hook, 26cm (10.24 inches). Whorl diameter is 70mm (2.76 inches). Weighs approximately 38 - 41g (1.34 - 1.45 oz). A great "go to" spindle for a wide range of yarn weights, not too heavy and not too light. The whorl features two notches.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ashford 90mm Drop Spindle
From Ashford, this is made from solid silver beech hardwood, lightly lacquered and smooth. Total length including hook, 31cm (12.2 inches). Whorl diameter is 90mm (3.54 inches). Weighs approximately 85 - 89g (3 - 3.14 oz). Another good choice for a beginner's spindle, then later it's got a terrific long shaft that will hold loads of plied yarn. The whorl features two notches.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
