About The Wheel

The Ashford Kiwi 3 is a great beginner's double-treadle wheel. It is a nice balanced wheel which is easy to treadle and to learn on. You can choose between a natural finish and a lacquered finish.

Description

The new Kiwi 3 has folding treadles, timber veneered MDF wheel, three speed whorl and a wooden threading hook. It's popular because

• It's easily transportable
• It's simple to use

Specifications •Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment •Double treadle, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling •3 speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios •Sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides •Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing •Folding treadles for convenient transport and storage •Timber veneered MDF wheel with ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning Wheel diameter 45cm (17½”) Orifice height 69cm Weight 5.5kg (12lbs) Type of drive single drive Ratios 5.5, 7.5, 9.5:1 Included accessories – 3 large 130gm (4-5ozs) capacity bobbins – Wooden threading hook – Built-in Lazy Kate

What we offer - The Boutique Package

You can also choose to upgrade to our boutique package for an additional £150. This includes everything you need to get you started on your spinning journey, including us building your wheel for you and an hour's tuition on your wheel. We'll even throw in refreshments to make your day extra special. As your starter pack, you'll receive:

• An hour's tuition on your new wheel
• A niddy noddy
• A yarn gauge
• Hand carders
• 500g (5 x 100g) of natural wool from different breeds to learn to spin on.

Come and begin your spinning journey with us!  

**All wheels are ordered in and built as required. Please allow up to 2 weeks for collection/delivery. Built wheels and boutique package are collection from shop only. Items that have to be ordered in specifically are non-refundable**