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We carry wheels and accessories by Ashford and can get spare parts for all the styles listed. We no longer stock Majacraft Spinning Wheels or Accessories, please visit their website for dealer information: www.majacraft.co.nz

Ashford | Spinning Accessories

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ASHFORD WHEELS
Delivery time is usually one week for all Ashford wheels.


Ashford Traditional spinning wheel

Ashford Traditional

This wheel is a single treadle and includes four bobbins and a Lazy Kate. Easy to assemble kit, finishing required. Scotch tension. Available as double drive.
Weight 8kg (17.5lbs), ratios 6.5, 12.5, 17.5: 1
(Also available: Lace flyer kit, jumbo flyer, double treadle kit and high speed double drive adaptor kit - contact us)

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Ref No 1040049  
Price £279.00
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Ashford Traditional spinning wheel

Ashford Elizabeth 2

A large wheel with ball bearings for more power.Double drive with a Scotch tension option, includes four bobbins and a Lazy Kate. Easy to assemble kit, finishing required.
Weight 9kg (20lbs), ratios 8.5, 11, 15: 1
(Also available: high speed double drive adaptor kit, jumbo double drive flyer kit, double treadle kit, distaff and quill spindle - contact us)

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Ref No 1040124  
Price £436.00
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Ashford Joy spinning wheel

Ashford Joy

Portable, folding, upright, double treadle wheel. The flyer and bobbins fit into the frame. Comes with 3 bobbins and a built in Lazy Kate. Fully assembled and finished.
Weight 5kg (11lbs), ratios 6, 8, 11 & 14: 1. Scotch tension.

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Ref No 1040047  
Price £400.00
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Joy Carry Bag
Made of durable dark blue canvas.
Ref No 1040051  
Price £72.50

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Ashford Traveller spinning wheel

Ashford Traveller

Easy to assemble kit, unfinished. Double treadle. Scotch tension. Includes four bobbins and a built in Lazy Kate. (Also available; Jumbo flyer unit, distaff and quill spindle - contact us)
Weight 7kg (15lbs), ratios 5.5, 10 & 14: 1

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Ref No 1040050    
Price £283.00
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Ashford Kiwi spinning wheel

Ashford Kiwi

Upright, double treadle wheel. Easy to assemble kit, finishing required. Scotch tension. Includes 3 bobbins and a Lazy Kate.
Weight 5.5kg (12lbs), ratios 5.5 & 7.5: 1 (Also available; Kiwi high speed kit, Kiwi jumbo flyer unit and Kiwi skein holder)

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Ref No 1040048  
Price £211.00
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Ashford Electronic Spinner

Ashford Electronic E-Spinner
This spinner has a simple direction and speed control. It is compact, portable and easy to use. The wheel has a large orifice and jumbo bobbins for thick or thin spinning; comes with sliding hook flyer, three jumbo bobbins and a lazy kate with yarn guide. Lacquered wood.
Orifice diameter:15mm (5/8”) Bobbin capacity: 225g (8oz)

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Ref No 1040114  
Price £537.00

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Spinning Accessories

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Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance Kit
Kit contains: wheel oil, threading hook, 2 tension springs, 10 flyer hooks, brake band, plastic and leather con rod joint, drive band (fist either single or double drive) and con rod clip.

1040011 £11.99
Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil 1040111 £5.60

Yew Wood Orifice Hook
Made in Ireland from Beautiful Yew wood, this hook has a wire leader making it perfect for threading any wheel. A great present for any spinner!

1370004

 

£7.95
Threading/Orifice Hook
A basic wire orifice hook.

1040032

£1.70
Yarn Gauge (Wraps Per Inch Gauge)
This hand made gauge will enable you to categorise your hand spun yarn and compare it with commercial yarn.

1410001

 

£2.75
Ashford Standard Bobbins
To fit the Traditional and the Traveller. They are unfinished.

1040080

£7.50
Ashford Double Drive Bobbins
To fit all double drive wheels, unfinished.

1040125

£8.30
Joy Bobbins
For use with the Joy wheel, these bobbins come lacquered.

1040079

£11.75
Carders Curved 72 point
These carders are better suited to fine fibres such as cotton and finer wools. The style is the same as the 48 point but the carding cloth is finer.

1040052

£31.95
Ashford Drum Carder 72 point
Cards 50gm/2oz batts. Adjustable drums to suit all fibres. Clamps and awl included.

1040053

£273.50
Ashford Drum Carder Drive Belt 1040069 £7.50
Nostepinne (nest pin)
A simple Scandinavian tool (looks like a wooden truncheon!!!) for winding a centre pull ball. Locally hand made using exotic woods.

1330004

£12.00
Ball Winder
Wind a perfect centre pull ball every time with this essential piece of equipment.

1040070

£35.55
Skein Winder (metal)
Make your skein into a ball by winding it from this skein winder directly onto the Ball Winder

1040071

£41.50
Ashford Niddy-Noddy
Wind your hand spun wool directly from your spinning wheel into a skein ready to set the twist or dye. This one comes apart for storage when not in use. Produces 1.5m/60” skeins.

1040001

£15.00
Ashford Competition Lazy Kate
Portable Lazy Kate holds 3 bobbins and has a brake to prevent overspin.

1040064

£28.95
Ashford Lazy Kate
Simple flat design which holds 3 Ashford bobbins.

1040073

£12.95
Elizabeth Lazy Kate
A horizontal configuration which holds 3 bobbins. Not tensioned.

1040081

£16.95
Drop Spindles
Basic top whorl spindle
This basic design spins well and is perfect for the beginner.

1010007

£5.50
Drop Spindle Kit
Kit includes a basic top whorl spindle, 100 grams
(3 co-ordinating colours) fibre and instructions.

1010006

 

£9.95
Ashford top whorl spindle large 1040075 £12.00
Ashford top whorl spindle small 1040076 £11.50
Ashford Turkish drop spindle
These spindles create a centre pull ball of yarn and come apart for storage or easy transport.
1330002 £17.95

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