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This is the original contemporary spinning wheel (machine) made with furniture PVC weighing only a little over 7 pounds. Comes as a complete kit with lazy kate (for plying), Six bobbins (3 of 5:1 ratio and 3 of 6:1 ratio), 1/4 pound of Brown Sheep Wool roving, (OIL BOTTLE NO LONGER INCLUDED), Babe's Sure Foot, and how to spin instructions. (This item does not qualify for free shipping.) This is a great wheel for kids, for spinners who want a lightweight second wheel for travel, and for those who have chewy puppies. Does your wheel get tripped over, banged into door jambs or travel in the back of a pick up truck on a back country road? The industrial weight PVC of the Babe will withstand all of the above! Furthermore, this wheel is always a hit with the public so be sure and take it to the county fair and other demonstrations. Everyone wants to know," Did you make it yourself?" You can't spin really fine yarn on the bobbin-lead system of the Babe (or on any other bobbin-lead wheel for that matter) but it does a great job with medium to chunky yarns. If you are interested in the physics of the bobbin-lead (also called single drive)wheels, you can find info in The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning. 17inch diameter wheel

Additional Information

Weight in lbs	7.5
Treadle Type	N/A
Spinning Ratios	5:1, 6:1
Orifice Size	.375 inch
Drive Type	Single Drive
Spinning Wheel Style	Castle
Wood	Ash
Multi Speed Jumbo Flyer	Not Available
High Speed Flyer Option	N/A
Portability	Portable Non-folding
Included Accessories	Includes lazy kate, 6 bobbins (3 of the 5:1 ratio and 3 of the 6:1 ratio) 1/4 lb of wool roving
Jumbo Flyer Option	Available not included
Treadle	N/A
Finish	N/A
Manufacturer	Babe's

Customer Reviews

Great for a beginner | Review by Cynthia | Posted on 8/15/12: Value

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This was very easy to put together.I haven't got a chance yet to spin on it, but everything works perfectly and I can see myself spinning yarn! The cost was great and at the time there was free shipping. Once I am actually doing it I will check back in. I think it would be fine also for experenced users as well
Great Little Wheel | Review by Sheri | Posted on 5/1/12: Price

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I received my wheel a week ago. It is very light weight, so I can take it to classes and meetings. It is a great beginners wheel.
Right Place, Right TIme, Right Wheel | Review by B Reed | Posted on 6/19/07: Quality

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You CAN spin frogs hair on Babes. Lost lazy Kate? Get a dowel at a craft store. ONLY drawback is frame slips, if you move it around a lot. Spin a few drafts to check alignment, put a small screw where the upright meets the base & the bobbin. Takes maybe 10 minutes. You can toss this wheel in the cargo area or on the roof of a car & not worry about the weather. (take off the maiden head, belt & treadle so they don't fall off).
I got mine 8/07, only oiled it maybe 10 times.
After a LOT of use, I needed to fix the holes for the treadle. They wear. I cut the front part out, turned it, using 2 fittings for PVC, drilled holes & screwed them in. (5- 10 minutes using PVC cutter). A hack saw blade works.
Drive band material is cheap & easy to make new band..
You can customize it to fit your decor w/ paint for plastic .
Even with the corrections, this wheel is a SOLID 5!! I can't brag enough! For a reasonably priced starter wheel buy this one! .
Great spinning wheel | Review by Donna B | Posted on 1/10/07: Quality

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When I started spinning, I saw the prices of the other wheels and was so disappointed. There was no way I could afford one of those. Then I found this one! I love it! It has been moved around so many times and has held up like a trooper. It spins so easily and was so easy to set up the first time. I highly recommend this wheel to anyone and everyone.
Right Place, Right TIme, Right Wheel | Review by B Reed | Posted on 1/5/07: Quality

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You CAN spin frogs hair on Babes. Lost lazy Kate? Get a dowel at a craft store. ONLY drawback is frame slips, if you move it around a lot. Spin a few drafts to check alignment, put a small screw where the upright meets the base & the bobbin. Takes maybe 10 minutes. You can toss this wheel in the cargo area or on the roof of a car & not worry about the weather. (take off the maiden head, belt & treadle so they don't fall off).
I got mine 8/07, only oiled it maybe 10 times.
After a LOT of use, I needed to fix the holes for the treadle. They wear. I cut the front part out, turned it, using 2 fittings for PVC, drilled holes & screwed them in. (5- 10 minutes using PVC cutter). A hack saw blade works.
Drive band material is cheap & easy to make new band..
You can customize it to fit your decor w/ paint for plastic .
Even with the corrections, this wheel is a SOLID 5!! I can't brag enough! For a reasonably priced starter wheel buy this one! .

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Great for a beginner | Review by Cynthia | Posted on 8/15/12

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This was very easy to put together.I haven't got a chance yet to spin on it, but everything works perfectly and I can see myself spinning yarn! The cost was great and at the time there was free shipping. Once I am actually doing it I will check back in. I think it would be fine also for experenced users as well

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