Spindles... Lots of SpindlesSpindle spinning can be a lot of fun and is a good entree into the world of spinning. It is nothing like spinning on a wheel, so don't draw any conclusions. Spinning with a spindle can actually be a bit more challenging than a wheel. But hey, people have been using spindles for 1000s of years, so you can surely do it. WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED WITH A SPINDLE:
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CASCADE SPINDLES:
These rim-weighted handcrafted spindles represent a peak within the Cascade Mountain Range. Each features a notch, a heavy gauge stainless steel hook and a hand-turned shaft and comes with a card describing the peak it represents.
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The Baker features the laminated beauty of yellowheart and walnut woods CAS-BA - Baker - $49 |
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 The Cougar is a petite, lightweight spindle for fine fiber spinning. Made of pomelle bubinga with an 8.5" tapered shaft. Weight is 1/2 oz or less.
CAS-CO - Cougar - $49 |
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plus a 9" shaft with decorative carvings. Weight ranges from 1 oz. to 1 3/8 oz.
GREENSLEEVES SPINDLES
Beautifully handcrafted, these spindles are also well balanced and a joy to spin on.
The Vixen is a very small high whorl spindle made of dense exotic woods. It is ideal for spinning silk, cotton and any fine fiber. Whorl diameter is 1.5"-2" and shaft is 8". Weights are 0.3-0.6 ounces.| GRS-VIX - Vixen - $30 |
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New! The Damsel Monique is small with a light fast spin and a large cop area. The whorl is 2 3/4" and shaft is 8" long. Weight is 0.5 to 0.9 ounces.
| GRS-DAM - Damsel Monique - $45 |
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New! The Ethan Jakob is a smaller, lighter version of the Damsel Monique. The whorl is 2" and the shaft is 7" long. Weight is 0.2 to 0.4 ounces.
GRS-ETH - Ethan Jakob - $39
| GRS-ETH - Ethan Jakob - $39 |
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Named after Tom Fool, the jester, the Tom Foolery spindle is available as a high whorl or bottom whorl; it is made in burls with beautiful exotic laminated woods such as kingwood and paduk or bubinga and rosewood.
Whorl diameter is 2.5" and shaft is 9-10". Weights vary between 1.3 and 1.8 oz.
| GRS-TOH - Tom Foolery High Whorl - $45 |
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| GRS-TOB - Tom Foolery Bottom Whorl - $45 |
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The Apprentice is a simple, durable high whorl spindle with a very easy spin. Made of cherry it has a 2.5" whorl, 10" shaft and weighs 1.3 to 1.7 ozs.
| GRS-APP - Apprentice - $28 |
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The Lionheart (named for King Richard) is a refined version of the Apprentice. It has a long spin and is made of various exotic woods. Whorl diameter is 2.5", shaft is 10" long and weights vary between 1.3 and 1.7 ounces.
| GRS-LIO - Lionheart - $39 |
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The Mjolinor was inspired by an old Nordic spindle design. It is a high whorl spindle made from beautiful exotic woods with either a white birch or mahogany shaft. Whorl diameter is 4", shaft is 12" long and weights vary between 1.5 and 1.9 ounces.
| GRS-MJO - Mjolinor 4" - $48 |
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The Hound is simple in line but striking in the choice of wood. It is an elegant high whorl spindle with a shaft that is turned at the bottom and it comes in a variety of exotic woods. Whorl diameter is 3", shaft is 10-11" long and weights vary between 1.5 and 2 ounces.
| GRS-HOU - Hound - $39 |
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The Fox is a lighter, streamlined version of the above. It is swift of spin, with a 2.5" whorl, 9-10" long shaft and a weight of 1 to 1.4 ozs.
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GRS-FOX - Fox - $39 |
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The Loki: like its namesake in Norse mythology, Loki the trickster, this high whorl spindle can be deceiving in looks. Based on a historical design, it features a beautiful domed shape that keeps the beauty of the exotic wood in the forefront. It spins fast and long and is perfect for spinning fine fibers such as fine wools, cashmere, silk and cotton. Whorl diameter is 1.5-2.25", shaft is 8"-9" long and weights vary from .8 to 1.5 ounces.
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GRS-LOK - Loki - $39 |
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The Lady Barbara is small, lightweight and fast with a very long spin. This high whorl spindle is ideal for spinning fine wools, cotton, cashmere, silk and other fine fibers. The 2" whorl is made of rosewood and sapele; shaft is 8"-9" long and weights vary from .4 to .9 oz.
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GRS-LAD - Lady Barbara - $39 |
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The Queen Sceptres: all these high whorl spindles have a similar design, that of a sceptre, but the exotic woods vary with each style. Whorl diameter is 2.5", shaft is 9" and weights vary between 1 and 1.9 ounces.
The Catherine of Aragon is made of pomelle bubinga and purpleheart.
The Anne Boleyn is made of redwood burl and bloodwood.
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GRS-CAT - Catherine of Aragon - $39 |
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GRS-ANN - Ann Boleyn - $39 |
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Made of exotic woods, the McKenna is very similar to the Queen Sceptres (above) but with the Queens' turnings on both the top and bottom of the whorl. This makes for a great drift and a long sustained spin on a very petite spindle. With a 1.5" whorl, a 7"-8" shaft and a weight of 0.4-0.7 oz, this high whorl spindle is recommended for very fine spinning.
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GRS-MCK - McKenna - $39 |
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The Bare Bones: if you are a beginner, a spinning teacher, or if you are simply dying to have a Greensleeves spindle but can't afford one of the more expensive ones, the Bare Bones is for you. This high whorl spindle features a plain shaft but also a beautiful whorl made of premium maple. It spins long and leisurely and can take rough-and-tumble beginners (although you should, as with any spindle, be careful not to drop directly on the hook) or go on long outdoor trips. Whorl diameter is 2.5", shaft is 10" long and weights vary between 1.4 and 1.8 ounces.
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GRS-BAR - Bare Bones - $15 |
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BUTCHER'S CROWN: this neat little gadget is designed to protect the hook on your spindle. It fits snugly and firmly on the upper shaft and hook, protecting the hook, plus it also doubles as a wrist distaff - just take if off your spindle, slip it over your wrist and voilà, an instant distaff. It is beautifully turned and made in a wonderful variety of exotic woods. In addition to Greensleeves spindles, Butcher's crowns will also fit Journey and Vermont spindles.
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GRS-BUT - Butcher's Crown - $18 |
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LIZZY KATE: finally a lazy kate for spindles! The three 3/8" holes at the base of this Kate include sealed ball bearings and will hold most spindles upright and firmly for smooth and effortless plying. Made of walnut, the Kate comes with a plying guide that helps keep the strands tensioned and untangled. It features brass fittings, a 6" diameter base and an extra hole to insert an orifice hook ( hook not included). Comes with instructions.
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GRS-LIZ - Lizzy Kate - $82 |
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Kundert Spindles
these beautifully handcrafted top-whorl spindles made by Steve Kundert are 10.5" long with a stainless steel hook and notch on the whorl. Weights vary between 1.4 and 1.9 ounces. They come in a variety of woods (mostly a combination of ash, cedar, walnut and cherry) so the exact look of the spindle you purchase may not match pictures. Additionally, the multi-colored spindles can vary in the placement of the various pieces of wood on the whorl. You might think of each as a "one of a kind."
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KUN-1 one color - $25 |
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KUN-2 multi-colored - $30 |
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KUN-3 Zig-Zag - $35 |
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KUN-4 Diamond - $35 |
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KUN-6 Checkers - $40 |
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KUN-7 Wave - $35  |
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KUN-8 Indian Star - $40 |
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KUN-9 Heart - $40  |
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Medieval Pewter Whorls and Spindlesthese pewter whorls are based on 13th to 15th century lead spindle whorls found in English museums and private collections. They weigh approximately 24 grams (less than 1 oz.). and diameter is1 1/4". They are cast just like they used to be but made of safe (no lead) pewter. The whorls come with a descriptive card and are available with a 10" hand-finished (stained, oiled and waxed) hardwood shaft with a carved notch on top, similar to what would have been used in the Middle Ages. We have not shown the total length of the shaft so we could highlight the whorl. GAU-1 pewter whorl spindle - $15 |
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Sculpted Spindles
beautifully hand-sculpted by Helen "Halla" Fleischer, each one of these spindles is unique. The whorls are polymer clay and the shafts are birch;they are stained and sealed with polymer-safe acrylic. (If needed, they can be cleaned with a damp cloth or polished with Future Acrylic Floor Polish.) The following designs are available (pictured above from left to right): Cat (high whorl), Frog on Lilypad (high whorl), Whippets (high whorl), Lizard (mid-whorl).
Bottom row from left to right: Ram (high whorl), Pansy (high whorl)
New ones:Susan Bee (high whorl), Dogwood (high whorl), ...$28
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FLE-5 - Cat |
Mother Marion's Kick Spindle
also called Mother Marion's Magnificent Spinning Machine, this handy spindle works much like a drop spindle but allows you to sit down while spinning. Just turn the large whorl with your foot and spin off the tip of the spindle or place it on a table and use your hand to spin the spindle. Beautifully crafted of cherry or walnut and hand-finished with several coats of Danish oil and a final coat of Crystalwax finishing wax for a nice sheen. Each spindle has been spun-tested by the manufacturer and comes with instructions and a starter spun yarn. Base is 5" x 12", height from base to top of spindle is 15" and diameter of kick wheel is 5 3/4". A wonderful portable tool and a sure conversation piece!
MAR-1 - cherry - $98
MAR-2 - walnut - $98
Extra spindles for Mother Marion: MAR-XC - cherry - $24
MAR-XW - walnut - $24
Schacht Hi-Lo Spindles
Two of these are good beginner spindles for spinning wool; they are 12" long. Choose the 3" diameter whorl (far left; weight is 2.2 ozs.) or the 4" diameter (approximately 3 ozs.). Also available for fine spinning is a new 2 5/8" diameter 11" spindle that weighs about 1 ounce. All three "hi-lo" spindles feature a brass hook at the whorl end for high whorl spinning and a notch at the top of the shaft for bottom whorl spinning, .
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SCH-B5 - 2 inch - $18 |
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D'Ewe Drop Spindles
these high whorl spindles feature a maple shaft and walnut whorl with a notch. The Jenny is 7" long and weighs approximately 1/2 oz. and the Molly is 10" long and weighs approximately 3/4 ozs.
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RED-6 - 7 inch - $25.95 |
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| RED-7 - 10 inch - $27.95 |
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SPINDLE PINS: these little decorative wooden spindle pins come with handpsun wool yarn and are available either with a low whorl or a high whorl. A nice gift or a way to identify yourself as a spindler!
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HEE-L - Low whorl - $7.50 |
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SPINDLE BAG: a safe and convenient way to carry fiber and one or several spindles. The bag is made of cotton canvas and is15" long x 10.75" wide. It features a long strap to carry securely over your shoulder while walking and spinning, an additional belt strap and a back pocket. It will accommodate a whole collection of spindles plus fiber, nostepinne and your finished balls of yarn.
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MEM-1 - Spindle Bag- $22 |
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Louet
For an inexpensive top or bottom whorl drop spindle for the beginner, try the Louet. 12.25" long with sheep heads design on the 3.5" whorl. Weighs 2.75 ounces. Unfinished.
Louet also makes a Drop Spindle Kit which includes an unfinished beech top-whorl octogonal spindle
(no sheep design on this spindle) with a weight of 1.43 oz, 8 oz. of fiber (3 different colors of wool top -colors will vary), a small bottle of woolwash and instructions.
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LOU-SP1 - High whorl - $12.95 |
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| LOU-SP2 - Low whorl - $14.95 |
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LOU-SPKIT - Drop Spindle Kitl - $37 |
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Ashford
New! Ashford Spindle Collection
This collection of 5 high whorl spindles comes with its handy display stand. Lengths and weights of spindles are as follows: 12 1/4" (3 3/4" whorl) - 2.7 oz; 10 1/2" (3 1/8" whorl) - 1.5 oz; 9 1/2" (2 3/4" whorl) - 1.3 oz; 7 1/2" (2 3/8" whorl) - 0.7 oz; 6 1/2" (2" whorl) - 0.5 oz. Comes with basic directions.
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ASH-SP5 - Ashford Spindle Collection $83 |
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For other inexpensive top or bottom whorl spindles, check the rest of the Ashford line:
The Ashford Student Spindle is a bottom whorl model that can also be used as a top whorl because of the hook
inserted in the shaft. It weighs approximately 2.8 oz., has a 12" long shaft and comes unfinished with the Ashford logo on the 3" whorl.
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ASH-SP1 - Ashford Student $6.95 |
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The Ashford "Classic" Spindle is a 2 3/4 ounce bottom whorl spindle that comes unassembled and unfinished in
a ziplock bag along with photos and directions on how to spin; it features a hook on the shaft, is about 14" long and has a 4" whorl.
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ASH-SP2 - Ashford Classic $15 |
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The Ashford Top Whorl Spindles feature a light lacquer finish and the Ashford logo, a shaped spring steel hook
and a notch in the whorl. Two sizes are available:
the Small is 10 1/2" long, has a 2 3/8" whorl, weighs slightly over 1 oz. and is ideal for fine fibers;
the Large is 12 1/4" long with a 3.5" whorl; it weighs approximately 3 oz. and is good for spinning medium to coarse fibers.
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ASH-SP6 - Top Whorl Small $16.50 |
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ASH-SP9 - Top Whorl Large $19.25 |
The Ashford Turkish Spindle weighs approximately 1.9 oz. and has curved arms and a 14.75"
long shaft. Lets you wind your yarn into a ball; when full, just pull out the shaft and separate the arms. Wood is New Zealand silverbeech. Instructions included.
Also available - Book and DVD on spinning with the Turkish spindle.
ASH-TU - Ashford Turkish $24.75
The Schacht Navajo Spindle
(above) is made of maple, 30" long with a 4.5" diameter whorl.
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SCH-NA - Schacht Navajo Spindle - $26 |
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Tahkli Spindles
These lightweight support spindles are good for spinning cotton and fine fibers.
The INDIAN TAHKLI (far left) weighs .5 oz., has a metal shaft and brass whorl and is ideal for spinning fragile or very fine yarns. Eight inches. Made in India.
The PEAR TAHKLI (right) weighs 1 oz. and has a 10.5" brass shaft and maple whorl. It can be used as a support or drop spindle to spin fine wool yarns.
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CEL-TA10 - Indian Tahkli - $14 |
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| SCH-TA - Pearl Tahkli - $17 |
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Learn to Spin Cotton Kit - includes Indian tahkli spindle and a variety of cottons in ginned and sliver form along with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
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COT-KIT - $25.95 |
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The Apple Spindle
a whimsical support spindle that is 9" long, made of hardwood and weighs about 1/2 oz.
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ENN-AP -Apple Spindle - $15 |
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Spindle Lap Bowl: hold the stem of the bowl in your lap and spin away! Nice turned wood design. Woods will vary.
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KOK-LA -Spindle lap Bowl - $25 |
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Ceramic Spindle Bowl: colorful glazed bowl beautifully made and initialled by the artist.
2.5" diameter.
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KOK-BOWL - $10 |
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Spindles from Woodchuck
Woodchuck products are all handmade from native and exotic hardwoods selected for their strength and beauty. WE ARE SORRY BUT THESE ARE NO LONGER MADE; WE STILL HAVE A FEW! THEY WILL NOT LAST LONG...
The Double Whorl high whorl (above right): this 12.5" spindle with a brass hook is quite versatile: use it with 2 whorls or, for a lighter spindle, just slide one of the 2.75" whorls off. Each whorl weighs a little less than one ounce and the shaft weighs less than 1/2 ounce. Wind the yarn on the shaft; when you are finished spinning, remove both whorls and use the shaft as a handy shuttle!
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STE-DW - Double Whorl - $59 |
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Support Spindle
with this modern version of the spindle you can spin almost anywhere. Machined brass base housing ball bearings supports the whorl and flexible shaft. Give it a turn and watch it spin. A handwoven padded carry bag is available as an option.
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ROY-1 - Support Spindle - $74 |
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| ROY-2 - Option: Carry Bag - $18.50 |
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Kokovoko - hi-whorl 11” spindle comes in a variety of woods and 3 weights:
Light (.7 to 1 oz.); Medium-Light (1 to1.7 oz.), and Medium (1.7 to 2.3 oz.)... $20
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KOK-HW1 - light |
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Niddy Noddy Spindle
this other style of niddy noddy/spindle is collapsible, made of hardwood and 6.5" long. Weighs approximately 1 oz. Made in Canada.
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ENN-NI - $8.50 |
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More Kokovoko Spindles
Akha spindle (pictured left) - mid-whorl, light weight, about .5 oz., 10".
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KOK-AK - $20 |
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Featherweight - hi-whorl, approximately .6 oz or less, 10.5".
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KOK-FEA - $20 |
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Balkan Double Whorl - this top whorl spindle is just under 12" in length and has a weight of about 1oz. The whorls are not removable. Comes in a variety of woods.
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KOK-BA - $25 |
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The Babe
From the maker of The Babe spinning wheel, yet another entree into spinning with a low priced top whorl drop spindle. Made of wood and plastic it is the essence of what 
drop spindles should be - simple and straight forward. 14" long with two 4" whorls; weight is about 2.5oz using the 2 whorls. Remove one whorl to make the spindle lighter when spinning fine yarns.
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BAB-SP - $8.50 |
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