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The Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel

 

Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel

Wheel diameter...18"

Orifice...3/8"

Bobbin capacity...3-4 ounces

Ratio (for single drive wheel)...5.5, 10 & 14:1

(for double drive wheel)...6.5, 8.5 (& 11:1 bobbin lead)

Weight...15 lb

 Comes with: Threading hook, four bobbins and built-in lazy kate.

The Ashford Traveller comes as a kit wheel--that is, unassembled, with illustrated assembly instructions.  If you would like us to assemble your wheel, we can do so, but you will need to arrange to pick it up from us, as the assembled wheels are not very "shippable".

Prices

Single Drive, Double Treadle, unfinished...$440.00  #101012

Single Drive, Double Treadle with clear finish...$545.00  #109342

Double Drive, Double Treadle, unfinished...$455.00  #109345

Double Drive, Double Treadle with clear finish...$555.00  #109341

 

Free shipping on this wheel in the lower 48 states.


Accessories

 

Ashford Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit

Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit for Traditional or Traveller, Single Drive
Comes with jumbo flyer, one jumbo bobbin and front upright.  Ratios of 4.5:1 and 9:1. Now includes a bearing bushing so the new upright can also accommodate your standard flyer.

Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit, Single Drive...$87.00  #109513

 

 

Ashford Jumbo Double Drive Flyer Unit

Jumbo Double Drive Flyer Unit for Traveller, Traditional and Elizabeth
For double drive models.  Comes with jumbo double drive flyer, one whorl, four jumbo double drive bobbins and front upright.  Ratios of 4.9:1, 5.7:1 and 9.6:1.  Now includes a bearing bushing so the new upright can also accommodate your standard flyer.

Jumbo Double Drive Flyer Unit...$155.00  #109502

 

 

Ashford High Speed Double Drive Adapter Kit

High Speed Double Drive Adapter Kit for Double Drive Traditional, Traveller or Elizabeth
Adapt your double drive wheel to high speed.  Comes with four high speed bobbins and a whorl with ratios of 14 & 17.5: 1 (22:1 bobbin lead).  Flyer not included.

$78.00  #109324

 

 

Lace Flyer Kit 

Lace Flyer Kit, Single Drive
Fits single drive Ashford Traditional or Traveller wheels.  Includes ball bearings, 15, 20, 30 & 40:1 ratios, three lace bobbins, stretchy poly drive band, fine tuning brake band.

$195.00  #109449

 

 

Quill Spindle

Quill Spindle
Spin the traditional way.  Replace the flyer on your wheel and enjoy the ancient art of quill spinning.  Ratios of 14.0:1, 19.0:1, 26.5:1.  Fits the Traditional, Traveller or Elizabeth wheels

Quill Spindle...$65.00  #109193

 

 

Ashford Distaff 

Traveller/Kiwi Distaff
This traditional spinning tool is used for spinning line flax (linen), but can hold any fiber for you.  Fits both single and double drive models.

$84.00  #109445

 

Ashford Traveller Double Treadle Kit

Traveller Double Treadle Kit
Convert your single treadle model to double treadle.  It's also a complete treadle update for any older model wheel: new crank, conrods, treadle boards and more power.

$130.00...Unfinished  #109232

$155.00...Clear Lacquered Finish

 

Ashford Precision Lazy Kate  

Ashford Precision Lazy Kate
Unfinished, assembly required.  Holds three bobbins, with tensioning system to prevent backspin of the bobbins while plying (bobbins not included).   Length of rods from inside edge to to inside edge measures 4 3/4".

#109321 Ashford Precision Lazy Kate...$36.50  

 

Turbo Kit
Stretchy drive band for single drive wheels.  Kit includes driveband material, instructions and joining block for installing the driveband.

$11.50  #109308

 

Ashford Maintenance Kit 

Maintenance Kit
Essential parts: Oil bottle, threading hook, 13 flyer hooks, eye hook, brake band and springs, drive band, clip, connecting leather and two flexible nylon conrod joints.

$18.50  #109226

 

Ashford Spinning Chair

Ashford Spinning Chair
Ideal height of 17" with comfortable back keeps spine straight and allows freedom of movement when spinning.

Unfinished...$165.00  #109446

Finished...$205.00  #109447

 

Pick a bobbin, any bobbin
Bobbins - click here.

 

For more Ashford spinning accessories and parts, visit our Ashford Accessories page.

 

 

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