The Ashford Traveller is a great choice for spinners who like the looks of a traditional castle wheel, but also desire portability. The Traveller has been designed to fit easily in the trunk of your car so it's easy to transport to your local guild meeting or workshop. The Ashford Traveller has double treadles and a built-in lazy kate. It comes with 4 bobbins, a threading hook and a learn to spin booklet. Choose from single or double drive and finished or unfinished wood.
Additional Bobbins: Choose from either standard single drive or standard double drive. Choose from finished or unfinished.
Jumbo Flyer: Expand your spinning capabilites with more room on your bobbin for spinning thick yarn or for doing heavy plies. Single drive ratios 3.5, 6, 7.5, 10:1 and Double Drive ratios 4, 4.5, 5:1. Choose from single or double drive and finished or unfinished. Comes with one Jumbo Bobbin
Jumbo Bobbin: Additional bobbins for the Ashford Jumbo Flyer
Lace Flyer: FOR SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Spin super fine laceweight yarn. The kit includes, lace flyer, 3x Large Core Lace Bobbins, 2x Maiden Uprights with ball bearings, Brake Band, 2 Drive Bands, and some Merino Wool Top. Ratios 15, 20, 30, 40:1
Distaff: Spin linen and flax. A great decorative attachment. Ratios 14.0:1, 19.0:1, 26.5:1
Quill Spindle: Spin the traditional way. Replace the flyer on your wheel and enjoy the ancient art of quill spinning. The Quill spindle has 3 step pulleys to allow different spindle speeds depending on the fibres being spun. The finer the fibre the faster the spindle speed and smaller pulley required. Pulleys are at both ends of the spindle to cater for single and double band wheels.
Start Spinning: Choose from either the book or the dvd to learn how to spin.
