Kiwi

"If you're learning or teaching, the Kiwi is the right wheel for you. The double treadle makes spinning more comfortable, it also makes it easier to stop and start. There are "add on" kits available that allow you to adapt the wheel to spin different types of yarn.


The wheel is made from solid Medium Density Fiberboard with a New Zealand Silver Beech frame" Wheel now supplied with ball bearings for smooth easy treadling.

An added bonus for beginners is the super low price.

LINKS: Included Accessories
Optional Accessories
Assembly Guide 
WHEEL DIAMETER: 45cm (17.5")
ORIFICE: 1cm (3/8")
BOBBIN CAPACITY: 100gm (3-4oz)
RATIOS: 5.5, 7.25:1
WEIGHT: 5.5kg (12lb)

 

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3 Bobbins & Lazy Kate

 

Standard Sliding Hook Flyer (SHFK]


Includes 1 standard bobbin and 3 speed whorl. Available in natural or lacquer finish.

Ratios 6, 7.5 or 10:1

Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer Kiwi (SHFKJ]


Includes 1 jumbo bobbin, front upright and bearing, new brake band, drive band, orifice reducer bush and bearing reducer bush. Available in natural or lacquer finish.

Ratios 4 or 5:1

The orifice reducer bush allows you to spin finer yarns while still using your jumbo flyer.
The bearing reducer bush allows you to easily and quickly change flyers from jumbo to standard without having to change your upright.

Kiwi High Speed Kit [KHSK]


Spin ultra fine yarns

Kit contains a high speed whorl and polycord drive belt.

Ratios 11 & 14:1


Kiwi Skein Holder [KSHB]


Fast & easy skeining

This ingenious skeiner allows you to wind your beautiful hand made yarn straight from the bobbin into a skein.