Spinning Wheels & Looms ASHFORD SCHACHT MAJACRAFT    MAJACRAFT WHEELS   Introducing Majacraft's LITTLE GEM Our Little Gem is a state of the art travelling folding wheel. It is especially for use by those who need to transport a spinning wheel to club and conference functions but has the capability to cater for all types of spinning. The Little Gem is very suitable for use while on vacation or away from home and can be transported folded flat but assembled or in the special carry bag made for this wheel. The Little Gem easily handles tasks of spinning and plying wool, mohair, silk etc. The Little Gem, although small and incredibly light (around 4kgs or 10lbs), is a full height with attractive design. Our Little Gem requires you to part company with pre conceived ideas about spinning wheels. Majacraft threw the rule book away! This design of this wheel is a revolutionary new concept. Employs Majacraft's great features: double treadle, quick change flyer, no oiling sealed bearings, sliding flyer hook, boilable bobbins sensitive scotch tension NZ rimu construction Small ,Light , Extremely foldable Spins like a full-sized wheel Easy rolling treadle action Compatible with Majacraft wheels and most accessories    THE ROSE - Traditional And Elegant Design Upright Spinning Wheel A wheel for the beginner as well as advanced spinner.  Supplied with a bobbin box which can be used as a lazy kate Supplied with a normal and high speed whorl, a delta and fine fiber flyer. A jumbo as well as normal flyer hook Folds up for transport Maintainance-free drive band Super smooth patented bobbins Lightweight No threading hook required Right or left handed Ten main ratios "ROSE" GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Rose is an elite wheel that comes packaged with a high speed whorl and fine fiber flyer to increase its versatility. Also included is a bobbin carrier which can double as a lazy kate. Individually handcrafted , the Rose is a double treadle upright wheel with light smooth treadle action and a convenient carry handle. Features a traditional spoked drive wheel, ease of use, ease of threading and a range of "Majacraft" accessories. All wheels are individually numbered, assembled and tested before packaging. The rose design is embellished on the stem and bobbin carrier. ORIFICE HEIGHT- Adjustable both vertically and horizontally . Max height is 30ins (760 mm ) WEIGHT- 14 lbs (6kgs). This varies with wood density of each wheel RATIOS - The "Rose" comes with two whorls to give a range of ratios. Main ratios are - 4.25:1, 6:1, 8.0:1, 11:1 and 14.5:1 on the largest whorl and 6:1, 9:1, 13.25:1, 16.5 and 19.5 on the smaller whorl. These ratios are approximate due to variations in handturned wheels. Intermediate ratios are also available by belt adjustment on the drive wheel WHEEL - 17 ¾ inches ( 450 mm) Diameter. Built of MDF which is stable and longlasting. CONSTRUCTION TIMBER - NZ Rimu BEARINGS - Flyer shaft and wheel are mounted on sealed roller bearings. Conrods mounted on spherical bearings. BOBBINS - Wheels supplied with four plastic bobbins of large capacity. These bobbins are boilable and almost indestructable DRIVE BAND - Flexible polycord TENSION ADJUSTMENT - Head fitted with a scotch tension. Drive belt adjustment is by sliding head vertically in slot FLYER DESCRIPTION -The "Rose" comes with two flyers. A flyer with delta orifice is standard but is also supplied with a fine fiber flyer. Has adjustable flyer hooks for easy bobbin filling and also included is a jumbo size flyer hook for heavy yarns. Flyers are lightweight and easy threading. TREADLE ANGLE - Comfortable heel and toe action hinged 50mms from base of pedals FINISH - Finished in a hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. The wheel is partially disassembled for shipping ACCESSORIES - An embellished chair to match the wheel is available. Lazy kates and other Majacraft spinning accessories. Note- specifications are approximate due to the handcrafted nature of our product.   THE SUZIE Modern Design... Folding Travelling Wheel Double heel and toe treadling Frictionless ball bearings,Single hook flyer, Folds up for transport, Maintainance-free drive band, Super smooth patented bobbins, Lightweight, No threading hook required, Right or left handed, Twelve ratios, Accessories available are high speed heads and low speed whorls to extend the spinning range from 3.25:1 to 32:1.   GENERAL DESCRIPTION An individually handcrafted folding double treadle upright wheel with light smooth treadle action and a convenient carry handle. Solid drive wheel of laminated construction. Features ease of use, ease of threading with a range of "Majacraft" accessories. All wheels are individually numbered, assembled and tested before packaging. ORIFICE HEIGHT- Adjustable both vertically and horizontally . Max height is 30ins (760 mm ) WEIGHT- 14.5 lbs (6.5kgs). This varies with wood density of each wheel RATIOS - Main ratios are - 4.1:1 6.5 :1 9.0:1 12.0:1 15.0:1 These ratios are approximate due to variations in handturned wheels. Intermediate ratios are also available by belt adjustment on the drive wheel WHEEL DIAMETER - 330mm's CONSTRUCTION TIMBER - NZ Rimu BEARINGS - Flyer shaft and wheel are mounted on sealed roller bearings. Conrods mounted on spherical bearings. BOBBINS - Wheels supplied with four plastic bobbins of large capacity. These bobbins are boilable and almost indestructable DRIVE BAND - Flexible polycord TENSION ADJUSTMENT - Head fitted with a scotch tension. Drive belt adjustment is by sliding head vertically in slot FLYER DESCRIPTION - Lightweight flyer with delta orifice for easy threading. Has adjustable flyer hooks for easy bobbin filling Fine fiber flyer also avilable TREADLE ANGLE - Comfortable heel and toe action hinged 50mms from base of pedals FINISH - Finished in a hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. The wheel is partially disassembled for shipping ACCESSORIES - High speed head giving ratios up to 32:1, lazy kates and other spinning accessories Note- specifications are approximate due to the handcrafted nature of our product.   THE MILLIE was designed as a compact double treadle wheel that has the ease of use and features that are common to Majacraft wheels. It is unique in design and has a character that will grace any home. The Millie will appeal to spinners on a lower budget who do not wish at this time to invest in a fully featured wheel but enjoy the ease and smoothness of a double treadle wheel. Although very compact, it offers full orifice height and is built from beautiful New Zealand Rimu. Majacraft pay special attention to treadle angles to ensure that there is minimum strain on ankle and calf muscles while spinning   FEATURES Easy heel and toe treadling Low friction ball and pivot bearings Single hook flyer - made of stainless steel for quick even winding of your bobbin, no more rows of hooks: lighter more responsive flyer. Convenient carry handle 5 leading ratios - from 4:1 to 12:1 also intermediates - spin any yarn from silk, angora and merino to really heavy jersey knits. Select the ratio to suit your needs, the ratios are ready built in for you to use. Stretchy drive band - change ratios, the stretchy co - polymer band adjusts automatically. No threading hook - our stainless steel delta orifice is clean, large and is threaded without the use of a hook. Lightweight - 5.5kgs / 12lbs Four quick change super smooth bobbins - boil your fibre on them, dye your product on them. GENERAL DESCRIPTION An elegant individually handcrafted double treadle upright wheel with light smooth treadle action and a convenient carry handle. A compact wheel which features cabriole legs, has full orifice height, and is easy to use. The head may be turned to suit both left and right handed spinners. All wheels are individually numbered, assembled and tested before packaging. ORIFICE HEIGHT -Adjustable - maximum height is 30 inches (760mm). WEIGHT -12lbs (5.5kgs). This varies with wood density of each wheel RATIOS - Main ratios are 4:1, 5.25:1 , 7:1 , 9.25:1, 12:1. These ratios are approximate due to variations in hand turned wheels. Intermediate ratios are also available by belt adjustment on the whorl and drive wheel. WHEEL DIAMETER - 14.4ins (360mm). Rim construction is rimu veneered medium density fibreboard, spokes and hub are solid Rimu. CONSTRUCTION TIMBER - NZ Rimu. BEARINGS - Flyer shaft and wheel are mounted on sealed roller bearings. Conrods mounted on spherical bearings. BOBBINS - Wheels supplied with four plastic bobbins of large capacity. These bobbins are boilable and almost indestructable DRIVE BAND - Flexible polycord TENSION ADJUSTMENT - Head fitted with a scotch tension. Drive belt adjustment is by tilting head in slot. FLYER DESCRIPTION - Lightweight flyer with delta orifice. Has adjustable flyer hook for easy bobbin filling . Fine fibre flyer also available. TREADLE ANGLE - Comfortable heel and toe action hinged 50mms from base of pedal FINISH - Finished in a hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. The wheel is partially disassembled for shipping ACCESSORIES - Jumbo flyer hooks for bulky yarn. Lazy kates and other "Majacraft" spinning accessories Note- specifications are approximate due to the handcrafted nature of our product   Classic Style...THE SAXONIE Timeless Design Updated design with super smooth heel and toe treadling Can be reversed for left or right spindle Frictionless ball bearings and pitman drive Single hook flyer and easy change bobbins Maintainance-free drive band Lightweight Five ratios For those who enjoy traditional wheels this wheel is a joy to use and is becoming a favourite of many spinners - simple and beautiful - GENERAL DESCRIPTION An individually handcrafted traditional double treadle wheel which features easy of pedalling , multiple ratios. The wheel comes standard with left hand mounted flyer but is also able to be dissasembled and reversed to allow bobbin to be mounted on right hand side. All wheels are numbered, assembled and tested before packaging. ORIFICE HEIGHT - Height is adjustable, standard -26ins (660 mm ) and 24.8 ins (630mm). WEIGHT - 13.6lbs (6.2kgs). This varies with wood density of each wheel RATIOS - Main ratios are -5.25:1 6.5 :1 8.75:1 11.5:1 14.5:1 WHEEL DIAMETER - 440mm's CONSTRUCTION TIMBER - NZ Rimu . Wheel rim is built from compressed wood. BEARINGS - Flyer shaft and wheel are mounted on sealed roller bearings. Conrods mounted on spherical bearings. BOBBINS - Wheels supplied with four plastic bobbins of large capacity. These bobbins are boilable and almost indestructable DRIVE BAND - Flexible polycord TENSION ADJUSTMENT - Fitted with a scotch tension. FLYER DESCRIPTION - Lightweight flyer with fine fiber orifice. Has adjustable flyer hooks for easy bobbin filling TREADLE ANGLE - Comfortable heel and toe action hinged 50mms from base of pedals FINISH - Finished in a hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. The wheel is partially disassembled for shipping ACCESSORIES - Jumbo flyer hooks for bulky yarn. Lazy kates and other "Majacraft" spinning accessories Note- specifications are approximate due to the handcrafted nature of our product.