Ashford Spinning Wheels

All Spinning Wheels have no shipping charge!

 

Joy

Named after Joy Ashford, the Joy is a travelling wheel that folds up to fit inside of a carry bag. This wheel is lightweight and easy to carry with the shoulderstrap bag. The Joy arrives already finished with a clear lacquer and fully assembled. Just take it out and spin! The Joy has a built-in lazy kate and convenient orifice hook.

Joy DT w/bag - $665

Joy ST w/bag - $610

WHEEL DIAMETER: 40cm (15.75")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 6, 8, 11 & 14:1
WEIGHT: 5kg (11lb)

The Joy has Scotch tension.
Single and Double Treadle models available

Kiwi

The Kiwi is an affordable beginner wheel that is compact and easy to spin. It makes an excellent traveling wheel or second wheel and has a high speed kit and bulky flyer kit available as add-ons. Available in unfinished or lacquered finish.

The Kiwi has Scotch tension.
Double treadle.

Kiwi - lacquered $340

WHEEL DIAMETER: 45cm (17.5")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 7.25:1
WEIGHT: 5.5kg (12lb)

Traditional

The Traditional's popularity comes from its traditional styling, clean lines and no-fuss spinning. The Traditional is available with the flyer assembly on either the left or right side of the wheel. Available in unfinished or clear lacquer finish.

The Traditional is available with Scotch tension or optional double drive flyer.
Single treadle or double treadle models available

Traditional $435

 

WHEEL DIAMETER: 56cm (22")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 7.5, 10.1:1, & 14:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 8kg (17.5lb)

Traveller

The Traveller is a great little wheel that suits most spinners. Like the Traditional you can buy "add on" kits that allow you to adapt the wheel to your specific spinning needs. The wheel has been designed to fit into the trunk of a car, so it's easy to take it with you to workshops, and spin-ins.
The wheel is made from solid New Zealand Silver Beech and is available either double drive or scotch tension.

The Traveller Spinning Wheel comes with Double Treadle as standard

Traveller DT - lacquered $465

 

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 10 & 14:1
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)

Elizabeth

Beautifully crafted for effortless spinning. A larger 24"/61cm drive wheel mounted on ball bearings makes for smooth effortless spinning. Horizontal adjustment of maiden bar allows perfect adjustment with all 3 whorls. Maiden bar clamps to base to eliminate vibration. Double drive with scotch tension. Choose natural or clear lacquer finish

Elizabeth - lacquered $735

WHEEL DIAMETER: 61cm (24")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8 ")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 8.5, 11, 15:1 & 18:1 bobbin lead
WEIGHT: 9kg (20lb)

Country Spinner

This wheel has been specially designed for spinning thick and bubbly novelty yarns. It has an extra large orifice and large size bobbin which can hold up to a kilogram (2.2 lbs) of yarn! It is easy to start and treadle.

There's no need to ply the yarns, just knit or weave them for wonderful texture and warmth. Knit a chunky jersey or weave a floor rug in no time!

The Country Spinner now comes standard with Double Treadle so you can spin for an even longer time without getting tired legs.

Country Spinner - $475

 

 

WHEEL DIAMETER: 46cm (18")
ORIFICE: 2.3cm (7/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 900gm - 1kg
RATIOS: 4.0:1
WEIGHT: 6.6kg (14.5lb)

Electric

If you are wanting to spin large amounts of yarn, perhaps for a small cottage industry, or if you have trouble treadling, the electronic is your best choice.

It has a silent motor and a large range of flyer speeds from 0-1500RPM, so it is suitable for all skill levels. Hand controls allow you to easily turn the motor off and on, change speed and direction. You also have the option of a cigarette lighter adaptor which allow you to take the electronic spinner away with you on holiday, and use it in the car.

It comes to you assembled and lacquered, and is made from New Zealand Silver Beech. 3 Bobbins and a Lazy Kate are included.

Electric $965

 

WHEEL DIAMETER: 61cm (24")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 225gm (8oz)
MOTOR: 12 volt DC 6 amp
WEIGHT: 7kg (15lb)