Drop Spindles for Handspinning

Drop Spindles are where most people receive their introduction to spinning. Using them teaches you how to handle the fiber and draw it into yarn. Our spindles are made of hardwood and turned on a lathe to insure prefect balance. All spindles come with a simple instruction sheet.

Traditional Spindle

This spindle is the same basic design that has been used for centuries.
It has a round tapered shaft and weighs approx. 2 to 4 ozs.

Traditional Spindle – Art. # 150 - $16.50 ea.

                                                 

                                                 Square Shaft Spindle

                                                 This spindle is similar to the Traditional Spindle except it has 
                                                  a square shaft which makes turning the spindle easier. 
                                                  This is our most popular spindle. Weight approx. 2 to 4 oz.

                                                  Square Shafted Spindle – Art # 151 – 16.50 ea.

Inexpensive Spindle

This spindle is excellent for those who want to learn to spin
with very little investment. It is good for teachers working on
a limited budget. It has an oak whorl and a round shaft with
a notch at the top.

Inexpensive Spindle – Art # 152 – 7.30 ea.

                                 
                                                           Turkish or Cross-arm Spindle

                                                           This spindle is unique for several reasons. First, it has a square shaft 
                                                           which makes turning the spindle easy. Second, as you spin you wind
                                                           the spun yarn into a ball on the spindle. Third, the spindle is adjustable
                                                           for 5 different weights up to 4 oz. Fourth, the spindle has a greater
                                                           carry than other spindles which makes spinning easier. Fifth, you can
                                                           stop the spindle from back spinning by moving the arms of spindle
                                                           against you leg. This is the most versatile spindle we sell and the easiest
                                                           to spin on. Complete with instructions.

                                                           Turkish or Cross-arm Spindle – Art # 170 – 24.95 ea.

Sudanese Spindle

This spindle is used with the whorl on top and the shaft
hanging down. The spindle is turned y rolling the shaft
quickly down the leg. These are particularly good for
spinning a thin yarn quickly.

Sudanese Spindle – Art # 155 – 16.50 ea.

                                                                          
      Cotton Spindle

                                                                          This spindle is designed specifically for spinning cotton fiber.
                                                                           Light weight hardwood is used for the whorl. Weighs less
                                                                           than 1 oz. 

                                                                           Cotton Spindle – Art # 153 – 14.50 ea.

Navajo Spindle

These are similar to the spindles used by the Navajo Indians.
The spinning process is similar to that of the Great Wheel. They
are ideal for spinning a heavier yarn for that special project.
The shaft is 32” long with a whorl of approx. 6” diameter.

Navajo Spindle – Art # 160 – $22.00 ea.