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Ashford Student Spindle
$26.00
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The new and improved Student Drop Spindle is now lighter and has a fixed top whorl that makes it ideal for beginners and teaching. Made from sold silver beech hardwood, unfinished but easily stained, painted or varnished if you desire. Shaft length 9-1/4 inches (235mm). Whorl diameter is 80mm (3-1/8 inches). Weighs approximately 65 grams (2.25 oz).
This new lighter version is a better weight for beginners. There is no yarn notch in the whorl but use a file to make one if you want.
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Ashford E-Spinner 3 – In stock
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FREE SHIPPING within Canada by Expedited Ground service! Canadian orders only. Generally in stock at our store.
Ashford just redesigned the e-spinner in late 2017. Small, light and versatile. Take this e-Spinner with you, wherever you go.
Spin large amounts of yarn, quickly and effortlessly for yourself or a cottage industry. The e-Spinner is quiet, convenient and simple to use. Small and portable plus the optional 12v car cord enables you to take the e-Spinner with you to guild meetings, on holiday, use it in the car, caravan, RV or boat. The scotch tension system allows all types of yarn to be spun. It comes with a lacquered finish and mostly assembled. This new version features:
- quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in flyer bearing
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- quiet but powerful 12-volt DC 2.0 amp 70 watt motor with soft start and infinitely variable speed from 0-1800 rpm
- optional 12 volt car cord enables you to use it in your car, caravan, RV, boat, or with a battery pack
- Light weight only 2kg (4.4lbs)
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