The Sidekick is Schacht’s travel spinning wheel. It’s designed to fold easily, yet be a solid spinner.

New for 2024, the drive wheel has been updated to a sleek, stylish black.

Features

Double Treadle
Scotch Tension
Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
Long, comfortable treadles.
Uses the same bobbins, whorls and flyer as the Schacht Matchless and Ladybug wheels.
Employs Scotch tension with a 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.
3 - Travel Bobbins
Fast and Medium Whorls
Threading Hook
Poly Drive Band
Adjustable Carrying Strap

Dimensions

Weight: 13 lbs.
Open: 27.25" h × 18" w × 15" d
Folded: 21.5" h x 8.25" w x 15" d
Orifice Height: 25"
Orifice Diameter: 3/8"
Drive Wheel Diameter: 13.75"

Sidekick Whorl Ratios
4:1 & 4.8:1	Slow
5.7:1 & 6.8:1	Medium (Included)
8:1 & 9:1	Fast (Included)
10:1 & 12:1	High
11:1 & 13:1	Super High

Optional Accessories:

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Schacht SideKick Spinning Wheel