The Teacup was designed to have the ideal combination of spin time and speed. Named for the whorl's appearance of a tea cup nested in its saucer, the Teacup is a lightweight hybrid support spindle designed for those who find most Tibetan style spindles too heavy or difficult to flick, but prefer a longer spin time than found in a typical Russian style spindle. The slender shaft and rim-weighted whorl produce an agile spindle with an effortless yet sustained spin appropriate for a wide variety of spinning styles and fibers. Spin times are typically between 20 and 45 seconds.
Please note that the pictures shown are a representation of the colors and grains typical of the various wood types. Grain patterns and color shades may vary on actual products.
Please call the shop (800-441-9665) if you have a particular spindle weight requirement or would like more specific information on a particular wood type.
Specifications:
- Type: Teacup Support Spindle
- Material: Select Exotic and Native Hardwoods
- Weight: 0.5 - 1.25 oz. (15 - 38g). (78g)
- Whorl Diameter: ~1.5"
- Shaft Length: 12" - 14"