Spinning Equipment

WANTED : Drum Carder, Blending Board

Wanted - drum carder, blending board.  Good condition, cash paid.

Information about making your own wheel

I have been sent the following information which might be of interest to those wishing to make their own spinning wheel:  

Visit “Craftsman Space books”
Web: www.craftsmanspace.com

Write “spinning wheel” in the search box and you’ll be taken to a set
of drawings which you can either download for free, or make a
voluntary donation.

1. Lonsdale Oak Upright Wheel

Oak upright spinning wheel "Lonsdale" model by Jim Williamson of Timbertops, Leicester.  Signed.  The Rolls Royce of wheels.  It takes up small floor area but has 18.5" wheel, 3 spindles and hook incorporated.  Double drive band.  A lovely spinner.  Overall size: 19" x 14" x 37" high.   Spindle height 33" making it suitable for spinning from a chair or high stool.

Collection only from near Preston, Lancs.

2. Cheviot Pencil Rovings

6. Sloping Bed Wheel

Beautiful wheel in very good condition.  Large bobbin and orifice for chunky spinning or fine spinning.  Other accesories available: niddy noddy, carders etc.   Collection only from Byfleet, Surrey.

7. Rose wood spinning wheel

A hand made rosewood spinning wheel, each piece printed with the maker's mark. Bought in 1980 in East Sussex.  Two bobbins and distaff included as seen in photo 2.
Good smooth spin.The wheel needs re-stringing, but otherwise in good condition.
Collection only from South London.

8. Ashford Traditional Wheel

ASHFORD TRADITIONAL SPINNING WHEEL  Good quality and good working order.
Extra -2x carding brushes,  Lazy kate with 2 bobbins,  (Extra fly spinner with 3 cogs £35)
Books-Traditional Scottish Dyes – Jean Fraser,  Natural Dyes for Spinners and Weavers-- Spinning ,dying and weaving WI.   

Buyer collects from near Warminster, Wilts

10. Haldane Spinning Wheel

Haldane upright spinning wheel in good working order.  Collection only from near Lewes, Sussex.

11. Assembled but unused Ashford Traditional

Assembled but unused Ashford Traditional.  This wheel is assembled but has not been used. It features all the best modern aspects of the latest desgns of Ashford Traditional wheels:  Lovely smooth wheel motion due to the modern bearing system;  3 speed flyer (which has grooves to allow the yarn to be taken up without catching/wearing the wood);  The wood has not been treated so it can be oiled to take whatever colour you prefer.

Comes with a lazy kate and 4 bobbins and a spare flexi cord drive band.  A rare opportunity to pick up a 'new' spinning wheel at a great price.  Buyer to collect from Swansea.

12. Old Irish Spinning Wheel

Old Irish spinning wheel, approx. 1870.  In good working condition, now an antique.  Buyer collects from Edenbridge, Kent.

BLACKSMITH MADE SPINNING HOOKS

BLACKSMITH MADE WROUGHT IRON  BEAUTIFUL SPINNING WHEEL HOOKS Craftsman made in West Sussex, these beautiful hooks are approx 8.5" long.   Click on image for a better view!