Folding Spinning Wheels
Here are several folding double treadle spinning wheels that are on the market: the Ashford Joy, Ashford Kiwi 3, the Kromski Sonata, the Lendrum, the Louet Victoria, the Majacraft Little Gem and the Schacht Sidekick. This page brings them all together so you can compare looks and details that will help you make the right spinning decision. There are a number of factors to be considered; not all will be important or carry the same weight for each spinner. Think about how you will use your folding, portable wheel. Consider what is important to you if you have other wheels; evaluate what others have said about these wheels, but in the end, let your criteria govern your choice. Your reasons for choosing one wheel over others may not be the same as the next person's, but they will be right for you.
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Ashford |
Ashford |
Kromski |
Lendrum |
Louet |
Majacraft |
Schacht |
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Model |
Joy |
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Weight |
11.2 lbs. |
12.0 lbs. |
11.4 lbs. |
13.6 lbs. |
7.5 lbs. |
10 lbs. |
13 lbs. |
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Height |
25" |
28.75” |
32.5" |
34" |
23" |
20'' |
29'' |
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Orifice Height |
22.25" |
27.25” |
30.5" - ADJ |
30" - ADJ |
23" |
26'' - ADJ |
25'' |
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Wheel Diameter |
15" |
17.5” |
19.5" |
19" |
14" |
8.25'' |
13.75'' |
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Bobbins |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Lazy Kate |
On Board |
On Board |
On Board |
Stand Alone |
Stand Alone |
Stand Alone |
Stand Alone |
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Ratios |
6, 8, 12 and 15 |
5.5, 7.5, 9.5:1 |
6.7, 12.5 and 14 |
6, 8 and 10 |
6, 8.5 and 13 |
4.5, 6, 8.5, 10.5, and 12.75 |
6.25, 7.7, 9, and 11 |
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Additional Flyers |
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Bag |
Included |
Included |
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Wood Type |
Ply and MDF |
Sliver Beech & MDF |
Alder and Birch |
Maple |
Beech / Oak and MDF |
Rimu and MDF |
Ply and Maple |
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Threading Hook |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Not required |
Yes |
Yes |
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Footprint |
17" x 15" |
17” x 14” |
17" x 14" |
18" x 15" |
13" x 15.5" |
16'' x 14'' |
27.25'' x 18'' |
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Treadle Size |
5.25" x 12" |
5.5” x 13” |
4" x 12" |
5" x 9.75" |
3.75" x 9.75" |
13.5'' x 5'' |
7'' x 14'' |
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Folded Size |
25" x 15" x 6" |
28.75” x 19.75” x 10” |
22.5" x 19.5" x 6.75" |
28.75" x 19" x 7" |
21.25" x 14" x 5.25" |
21'' x 6'' |
21.5'' x 8.25 x 15'' |
Information on Selecting a Spinning Wheel
Notes
- Height of orifice: the Kromski and Lendrum allow for adjustments to raise/lower the orifice height in a range of 2-3 inches