To Use
- Sign Makerspace User Agreement
- Skills Needed:
- Basic Knowledge of spinning technique
What You Need To Know
The Kiwi 3 is a simple and easy to use spinning wheel with ball bearings.
The Kiwi 3 features include:
– folding treadles for convenient transport and storage
– drive wheel made from veneered MDF, for a more affordable but still attractive look
– ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning
– 3-speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios
– double treadles, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling
– sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (3/8-inch) orifice
– quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing
– Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment
– includes 3 large 130gm (4 to 5oz) capacity bobbins. These are the 90mm Sliding Hook Flyer bobbins
– built-in Lazy Kate/bobbin storage pegs
– only 5.5kg (12 Lbs)
– drive wheel diameter 45cm (17.5 inches)
– Silver Beech hardwood construction (other than the drive wheel).
This continues to be an excellent beginner wheel due to its easy-to-learn ratios and double treadle. The double treadle and ball bearings allow for easy treadling and “hands-free” start. Treadles are hinged to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. The Scotch tension allows easy control of the drafting process. The central flyer is convenient for right and left-handed spinners.
Materials
Users are responsible for providing their own wool for spinnning.