Majacraft Spinning Wheels

are made in New Zealand. They feature true double treadles which operate alternately (just like bicycle pedals) for relaxing, smooth easy treadling. Other features are frictionless ball bearings, a single hook flyer for quick winding, a stretchy no-adjust drive band and smooth patented bobbins which allow you to steam, boil or dye the yarn on them. Four bobbins are included with each wheel. Options: extra bobbins, Lazy Kate, lace flyer, jumbo flyer and more.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED WITH A MAJACRAFT SPINNING WHEEL:

• carded fiber (or raw fleece and handcards) • 3 or more bobbins (3 or 4 included with Majacraft wheels) • a niddy noddy or skeinwinder
• a Lazy Kate, preferably tensioned (if not with wheel) • book ("Hands on Spinning") or Video (“Spinning Wool - Basics and Beyond”)
  (Nice to have, in ranked order: 1. fine flyer, jumbo flyer, spinning stool or chair, swift and either ballwinder or nostepinne; 2. spinning gauge, extra bobbins, lace flyer.) 

Note on Free Shipping for spinning wheels: all wheels noted below as "shipping included" will ship free. This discount, however, will not be reflected on the Cart Invoice; the discount will be applied at the time we process your order.

Majacrafts's Portable Little Gem

It's new, it's novel, it's small, it's very portable. The new Majacraft Little Gem 2 breaks some new ground in spinning wheels and comes packed in its own thermal carry bag.

What's special about it? It follows the concept of the accelerated wheel. Instead of being driven by rods connected to the treadles, the wheel is belt driven from a small crank between the treadles. At any given speed, the Gem wheel rotates at around one and a half times faster than a normal wheel. The treadles operate on a unique rolling action over the crank, entirely different from the up and down action of conventional treadles. The head portion is separate from the main stem and is able to be raised and turned to suit the spinner. This is a major development in design where the spinner can feed the fibre straight into the orifice rather than moving the hands or body to suit the direction of the wheel.

The Little Gem 2 is very easy to assemble and dis-assemble, the wheel and lower stem folding down over the pedals after the head has been removed. However it can also be carried or stored folded flat with the head assembly turned to the side.

Ratios are 4.5, 6, 8.5, 10.5 and 12.75 to 1. Weight: 10 lbs. Wheel diameter; 8.25". Wheel construction is New Zealand rimu high density fibreboard with solid rimu face. Finished in hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. Flyer shaft and wheel are mounted on sealed roller bearings. Delta orifice on flyer. Orifice height is adjustable from 26 to 28". Polycord drive band and Scotch tension. Includes 3 plastic boilable bobbins, carry bag and 2-bobbin Lazy Kate. Options and bobbins are the same as for Rose and Suzie. See extra whorls and flyers below. All wheels are numbered, assembled and tested before packaging.

MAJ-0108 - $729 includes FREE bag, Kate and shipping within continental US.

The Majacraft Millie

This new look from Majacraft is an example of compactness in a new design but with the treadling feel of the other Majacraft wheels. The Millie is a true double-treadle wheel with fine action. The wheel features cabriole legs and a convenient seat bench in front to rest your hand cards, wool or other spinning needs.

The Millie offers ratios from 4 to 12 to 1 using a stretchy drive band. The orifice is the versatile delta design which allows you to spin yarn at a wide range of weights. The flyer head can be adjusted left or right to suit your spinning preference. A fine fiber flyer with regular orifice is optional. This wheel is single drive with scotch tension.

New Zealand Rimu is used for all parts except the wheel rim which is a very durable rimu veneered MDF, a composite wood which ensures great balance. The Millie weighs 12lbs. and has an orifice height of about 30" (height is adjustable). The wheel rim is 14.4" in diameter. The flyer and wheel crank are both mounted with sealed roller bearings and the double crank uses spherical bearings. The 4 large bobbins are plastic which permits dyeing and boiling on the bobbin.

MAJ-0114 - $660 includes shipping within continental US.

The Majacraft Rose

- what a pretty wheel! It has some of the look of the Suzie below but also some unique differences. The center support has a different design and the wheel is spoked. The treadling is double. Ball bearing connections are used throughout. It comes with a regular flyer (with delta orifice) and fine fiber flyer (with regular orifice) so total ratios extend from 4.25:1 to 19.5:1 utilizing two whorls (4.25, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13.25, 16.5 and 19.5 to 1). The lazy kate is set up in a box for use and storage. The wheel is shipped partially assembled meaning you can be spinning in short time.

The wheel is 17" and is made of MDF (like the green version of the Suzie). The balance is made of New Zealand Rimu. The bobbins are very large and made of plastic that can be used directly for dyeing. Tensioning is done with a scotch set-up on the flyer and an easy wheel tension adjustment on the flyer head. The flyer uses the now standard delta orifice. Everything comes finished with a hardwearing precatalysed lacquer. Includes four bobbins.

MAJ-0117 - $859 including FREE shipping within the continental US.

With purchase of this wheel receive a BIG discount on a carry bag (see below) or choose one lb. of Coopworth roving FREE.

The Majacraft Suzie

(with ratios from 4.1 to 15 to 1 - 4.1, 6.5, 9, 12 and 15 to 1) folds up for transport and has a convenient built-in carry handle which pops up when folded. Made of laminated New Zealand rimu, it weighs only 14.5 lbs. Comes with four bobbins.

MAJ-0112 - $775 includes shipping within the continental US.

MAJ-0113 - Suzie Green Version also called Suzie Professional (has a medium density fiberboard green lacquered wheel which is approximately 10% heavier - this gives greater inertia and a smoother spinning action) $789 includes shipping within the continental US.

With purchase of this wheel receive a BIG discount on a carry bag (see below) or choose one lb. of Coopworth roving FREE.

Majacraft Accessories

Majacraft Bobbins - Capacity
MAJ-3300 - Extra plastic bobbin - $17.50
MAJ-3301 - Wooden Bobbin, beautifully turned and finished. $38
MAJ-3302 - Plying/Jumbo hand-turned wooden bobbin (requires plying/jumbo flyer or wild flyer) $43
MAJ-3303 - Lace hand-turned wooden bobbin (requires lace flyer) $41

NEW! Majacraft Whorls
These extra whorls will make your Majacraft wheel more versatile. The Slow whorl gives ratios of:
3.2, 4.25, 5.75, 8.5 and 11.5 to 1 on the Gem
3.25, 4.5, 6, 8.75 and 12 to 1 on the Suzie.
The High Speed whorl, ratios of:
10.1, 12, 14.5and 19.5 to 1 on the Gem
10, 11.8, 15.3 and 20.5 to 1 on the Suzie
14, 16.5, 21 and 28 to 1 on the Rose.
MAJ-W1 - Slow Whorl $31
MAJ-W2 - High Speed Whorl $26

Majacraft Drive Bands
MAJ-1063 - Drive band, Suzie $12
MAJ-R1063 - Drive band, Rose $12
MAJ-G1063 - Drive band (upper), Gem $12

Hooks
MAJ-3010 - Sliding hook, regular - left (same hook as what came with your wheel) $9
MAJ-3011 - Jumbo sliding hook (a larger hook for your flyer, shown second from left, above) $9
MAJ-EE - Sliding hook (regular size) with ceramic insert for durability and to make fine spinning a breeze (shown third from left). $15
MAJ-EEJ - Sliding hook (jumbo size) with ceramic insert for durability (right) . $17

ASH-1013 - Tension Spring... $2.50

Majacraft Wheelskeiner: this will fit onto the flyer shaft of all Majacraft wheels and makes it very convenient to skein your spun yarn from the bobbin. It also allows for variable skein sizes. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE.

MAJ-SK01 - $79

NEW! Majacraft Wild Flyer: this jumbo flyer features huge ceramic E orifices and a huge traveling hook for spinning novelty yarns. The ceramic ensures the smooth flow of your yarn and is very hard wearing. This flyer will also work to spin bulky yarns and will accommodate plying/jumbo bobbins. If you have a Gem, be sure to order the correct flyer; the Wild flyer kit for the Gem includes a special Scotch tension knob that sits tight against the head.
MAJ-WIL - Wild flyer $68.50
MAJ-WILG - Wild flyer kit for Gem $82.50

Plying/Jumbo Set: this set consists in a plying/jumbo flyer with large guide and flyer hook. It comes withone jumbo (green) bobbin. Extra jumbo bobbins available.
MAJ-PLY - Plying/Jumbo set $102
MAJ-3302 - Extra Plying/Jumbo hand-turned wooden bobbin $43

Majacraft Fine Flyer Head: this is primarily for the Suzie but can be used with the Rose. It is an accelerated head (with fine fiber flyer) that boosts your ratios. For the Suzie, this means ratios up to 32 to 1. With the Rose you can have speeds up to 46 to 1, but it is not recommended that this fastest speed be used.
MAJ-3001 - $172

Majacraft Fine Fiber Flyer (Flyer only - pictured below, right): included with the Rose, this flyer has a regular orifice and is recommended for fine or long draw spinning. May be used with any Majacraft wheel.
MAJ-3002 - Fine fiber flyer $57.50

Majacraft E Fine Fiber Flyer with E hook (pictured left, above): this flyer has ceramic inserts to prolong the life of the orifice and to assist with spinning fine yarns with its superior smooth surfaces. Ideal for spinning greasy and unwashed fibers, very durable. Also includes an E hook (also with ceramic insert).
MAJ-E - $65

Majacraft Regular Flyer for Rose or Gem (pictured middle, above): this flyer has a Delta orifice.
MAJ-3003 - $57.50

Majacraft Lace Flyer Kit: this e-system kit may be used on any of the Majacraft wheels and consists in an e-system lace flyer (with ceramic inserts and less drag for high speed spinning) and 2 fat core hand-turned lace wooden bobbins.
MAJ-3013 - $141

MAJACRAFT CARRY BAG: If you are a traveling spinner why not protect your investment with a carry bag. For the Suzie and Rose the bag is padded with .5" of foam on all sides (except bottom). Made of pre-washed indigo denim cotton. Adjustable cotton webbing straps. All seams are double sewn with nylon thread for years of wear. Bottom is heavy weight naugahyde to resist moisture and soiling. Machine washable. Bags have 3 front pockets (one large one zips up) and 2 carry-all side pockets. This is a "top of the line" bag; don't accept just any bag offer because they are not the same.

If ordered with Rose or Suzie, the price is $88 (a $44 savings).
BAG-301 - $88
BAG-300 - Ordered separately $132

Majacraft Trundler

Put your Suzie or Rose wheel on wheels and cart it easily; just slip onto the base and go!
MAJ-3088 - $123

The Majacraft chair is seventeen inches to the seat and has a high "sprung" back for comfort. Made of New Zealand rimu.
MAJ-2000 - $211

If you want a Majacraft chair to match the Rose wheel - a rose motif on the back - you can now get it.
MAJ-2001 - $222

MAJ-ST - $175

The Dolphin- The Majacraft niddy noddy looks different and works great for easy skeining of your yarn.
MAJ-3200 - $58

The Majacraft Tensioned Lazy Kate has stainless steel guides and a gentle tensioner. Use it with two or three regular bobbins. 15" x 4". Price does not include bobbins.
MAJ-3006 - $109

MAJ-LKD - $147