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JillianEve Fiber Art

Sidekick Spinning Wheel

Sidekick Spinning Wheel

$1,173.00 USD
$1,173.00 USD
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This pint-sized gem has everything we wanted to see in a travel wheel: a terrific little spinner that is comfortable, stable, and easy to fold and unfold. We employed bicycle technology in its design: a drive wheel turned 90 degrees as on a bicycle, precise tension control for the drive band, and quick-release levers for easy folding and unfolding.

Features:

  • Folds to 21.5″ h x 8.25″ w x 15″ d.
  • Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
  • Lightweight at 13 pounds.
  • 7″ drive wheel
  • Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
  • Long, comfortable treadles.
  • Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Ladybug wheels. The Sidekick can be purchased without the flyer if you already own one of these wheels.
  • 25″ orifice height for comfortable spinning.
  • Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.
  • The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
  • Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.

 

The Sidekick comes with 3 travel bobbins, fast and medium whorls, threading hook, adjustable carrying strap, and durable carry bag.

NOTE: Schacht products currently take ~6 weeks to ship. This item ships directly from the Schacht factory in Boulder, Colorado. Spinning wheels are made on demand and supply chain, staffing, and other factors may affect shipping times. Please contact JillianEve directly to verify when your spinning wheel will be ready to ship.

 

Sidekick Specifications

  • Double Treadle Scotch Tension
  • Weight: 13 lb.
  • Orifice Height: 25"
  • Drive Wheel: 13-3/4"

 

Included 3 travel bobbins • medium and fast whorls • orifice hook • poly drive band • carrying strap • manual • (bag not included)

 

Spinning Whorl Ratios

Extra Slow not compatible

*Slow 4:1 & 4.8:1

Medium 5.7:1 & 6.8:1

Fast 8:1 & 9:1

*High 10:1 & 12:1

*Super High 11:1 & 13:1

*Accessories purchased separately

Accessories Available Bulky Plyer Flyer • slow, high, and super high speed whorls • Schacht Tensioned Lazy Kate


 

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