I will make your spindle to + or - a gram. Just add a note to the order orĮ-mail me. Lighter weights for finer threads, heaver for the thicker threads and of course The weight of the spindle depends on what type of spinning you are doing. Each spindle is tuned on my test rig to ensure a smooth and long spin. The hook is a traditional "Sheppard's crook" made from 1mm stainless steel wire so allowing a fine yet robust hook that can be tuned with gentle finger pressure. Least this process helps reduce the amount of exotic timber used. Of the two timbers help to provide a more stable whorl. Light Ripple Sycamore or Elm displays the main timber to great effect. This Iīelieve provides a number of benefits. I have in addition added a band of Brass and Epoxy Resin to selected whorls so providing additional rim weighting.Īll my whorls are made from selected timber on a base of Ripple Sycamore or Elm. This means that the majority of the weight of the whorl is in the rim. The design of my whorls is what is commonly termed rim weighted. The lengths may vary by a small amount as they are individually hand turned. Please note: the width given is at the underside of the whorl and the length is the total length of the shaft excluding the hook. ![]() The length of the shafts varies depending on the size of the whorl. Particular attention is given to the joint to ensure each shaft fits securely to the whorl so ensuring the spindle spins true. This additional seasoning ensures a stable and straight shaftĮach shaft is finely hand turned from the acorn top finial to the gentle taper of the main shaft. It is then cut into billets and furthered The timber is bought killed dried and thenįurther seasoned in my timber store. Hand selected but I take particular care over my ‘shaft wood’, looking for English Sycamore, American Black Walnut and English Ash. In order to provide stable yet attractive shafts, I currently use three types of ![]() ![]() Protective coat that allows the wood to breathe. This method brings out the depth and beauty of the wood while providing a Standard several coats of a Tung based oil are applied and then burnish. From theįinely turned shafts to the shaped whorl we take pride in their creation. Visit our "Custom" Page to learn how Tom can create your custom spindle.All our Drop Spindles are hand turned from selected hard woods. The inspiration for each design came from the customer who collaborated with Tom to create a spindle special to them. Our latest Custom Designed spindles include: "Winter at the Full Moon", and "Haida".New ones are being added regularly, so check often. They're one-of-a-kind beauties, and great spinners too. View our Vintage and Decorative RingSpindles™.Obe has handcrafted a new line of Custom Lucets.If you love spinning with our 2" spindles you'll love plying with our new Micro Kate. It's the perfect plying tool to be used with our lightweight 2" Micro RingSpindles. We have a new Micro Lazy Kate designed and handcrafted by Seth. ![]() We'll have Golding Gossamer wheels and Glory wheels for sale, as well as lots of decorative spindles, Lazy Kates, Lucets, and more. Please drop by (Bldg A, Booth 38) where you can try out our spindles and spinning wheels. The New York Sheep and Wool Festival is around the corner and we look forward to our return as a vendor.
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