SPINNING EQUIPMENT

WANTED - LENDRUM DOUBLE TREADLE SPINNING WHEEL COMBO.  Looking for the wheel plus the assorted flyers and bobbins please.  Contact B. Aitcheson 01524 426552

WANTED: A pair (or one) of Flax hackles needed as unable to find anyone making them in the UK.  If you no longer use one (in good unrusted condition) and are willing to help an aspiring flax spinner, please tel: Marie Part 01600 890026

WANTED - Either Timbertops "Lonsdale" - upright, or Timbertops "Thurmaston" 18" wheel (can be the fixed or suitcase style),  Must be in good condition with at least three bobbins.  Buyer prepared to travel reasonable distance from South Oxfordshire to view.  tel: J. Hurl 0118 972 3278 

THREADING HOOKS decorative beaded spinning wheel threading hooks - an ideal present for any spinner!   See photo: designs differ, every one is unique. £3.20 each plus p&p from the Loom Exchange 01730 817191

1. Beautiful handcrafted Spinning Wheel made in Sussex by Roger Sear. Carved inscription on wheel circumference. Wheel diameter 22", double 
bander, hardly used. No spare bobbins. Buyer to collect or delivery possible within Sussex area.  £200  phone: P. Diss  01444 243009

2. HAND MADE FINNISH STYLE SPINNING WHEEL  Afromosia wood, 21" wheel, three spare bobbins.  Made for me in 1975 by Harry Pouncey of Dumfries, Scotland.  Hardly used as I became a potter!  £300 ono. See photo:  tel: Rosie Farr 01989 764381 (Herefordshire)

4. LOUET S 20 SPINNING WHEEL, 3 bobbins, attachment for making skeins, pair of carders and metal comb, spindle for hand spinning, instructions for assembling Louet, plus "Your Handspinning" by Elsie Davenport (much read!).  £150 ono Tel: G. Hamilton 01243 811264 (Chichester, West Sussex)

5.  ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL typical of those used in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland from the late 1800s. This authentic wheel which is in working order has a double drive band and comes with three spare bobbins.  More details on request.  Buyer must be responsible for collection from Surrey.  £250 ono tel: D. Waddell 01252 795554 (Surrey)

6. NORWEGIAN WOOL WHEEL in good working order.  Complete with a pair of carders and some fleece. £150 ono for more details please tel: T. Mahoney  01243 574337 (W. Sussex)

7.  GERMAN CRAFTED SAXON SPINNING WHEEL made from Australian hardwoods and inherited from Dutch friend!  18" wheel.  Unfortunately, have disability and do not spin.  Various attachments and it comes to pieces for transporting.  Lovely thing, but taking up needed space.  Looking for a good home at £200 ono.  Buyer collects or arranges courier.   Tel: Jean Brodie 01594 822778 (Glos)

8.  ASHFORD TRADITIONAL SINGLE DRIVE SPINNING WHEEL £125  This wheel is simple, reliable and very sturdy.  It is made of New Zealand silver beech.  This is an older single drive Ashford Traditional with Scotch Tensioner.  I bought it used 16 years ago, however since then the design of this wheel has seen only minor improvements over the last 40 years and it functions just as the newer models.  It has had very little use over its life so is virtually as new.  Included with the wheel are three bobbins and a Lazy Kate, plus like new carders.  Key specs are: Wheel diameter: 56cm (22"), Orifice: 1cm (3/8"), Bobbin Capacity: 100gm (3-4 oz), Ratios: 6.5, 12.5, 17.5  I would prefer a pick up if possible, but would be willing to deliver within 100 miles of where I live for up to £30.  The wheel is located in Cambridgeshire PE28 5AW  Please call Jeri or John Auty if you have any questions, or to view.  01480 891288

9.  TEKOTEKO SPINNING WHEEL, made and purchased in New Zealand, with two spool holders on the "table", plus carders, niddy noddy and spinning chair.  £275 ono  Buyer collects from Puddletown, Dorset.  Tel: S.Bird 01305 848982

10.  HALDANE "HARRIS" WHEEL Large (24" diameter) wheel.  Double drive band, 6 bobbins. £200. Tel: Veronica Greenham 01794 323244 (Hampshire)

11.  WEE PEGGY (compact, upright wheel made in New Zealand) in good condition, very easy to use £195 tel: Rosemarie Smith 01566 782907 (Cornwall)or email:rose@smith1317.fsnet.co.uk

12. SLOPING TABLE SPINNING WHEEL with a 22" wheel. Double drive band and in good working order. This wheel is fitted with part of a distaff. £150 tel: F. Bates 01424 882775 (Sussex)

13.  SLOPING TABLE SPINNING WHEEL with a 24" wheel.  Double drive band and in good working order. £150 ono tel: F. Bates 01424 882775 (Sussex)

14.  A SPINNING WHEEL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Previously the property of a spinning friend who is unable to make further use of it. Height:72cms, Wheel diameter:34cm, Base: 48cm X 45cm  £150  For more details please call June Thorpe 01794 513073 (buyer collects from Hampshire)

15.  BEAUTIFUL HAND CRAFTED SPINNING WHEEL in American Walnut by Roger Sear.  20 hand turned spokes, 3 inlay roundels on wheel rim, 4 bobbins, skein winder. see photo:  £300 ono. tel: E. Prentis 01732 350723 (Kent)

16.  NORWEGIAN STYLE SPINNING WHEEL  single treadle, 3 bobbins, incorporated Lazy Kate. £200 ono tel: Monica Evans 01452 883905 (Gloucester area)

17. STURDY TRADITIONAL SPINNING WOOL, locally made from hardwood.  Good working order.  Bobbins and carders included.  £300 ono.  tel: S. Peace,  07786068097 (Gwynedd)

19.  ASHFORD TRADITIONAL SPINNING WHEEL made in New Zealand.  Plus umbrella swift, pair of carders and Lazy Kate.  All in excellent condition (except for the swift that needs re-threading).  £220 ono.  Buyer to collect, or I will deliver within 50 miles of LS25 6DL  Please tel: Pauline Richardson  07985553886 (North Yorkshire)

20.  "TRADITIONAL" STYLE SPINNING WHEEL.  Diameter of wheel 22" (56cm).  Sold with niddy noddy, lazy kate, bobbins and carders. I have really enjoyed spinning with this wheel. £125  Buyer collects from Plumstead, London SE18.  Please ring C. Williams 020 8854 2570

21.  HALDANE "LEWIS" SPINNING WHEEL  plus Lazy Kate, Skein holder, Ball winder, Hand carders and six bobbins. £225  Tel: Mr. C. Bowd 01539 730998 (Kendal)