Lojan Travel Buddy Double Treadle Spinning Wheel- with Backpack
Availability: | In stock (2) |
PREORDER- estimated arrival Oct 10
Unassembled, ships in a tidy box, easy assembly. *Locals, of course we will assemble for you!* And as always, your wheel will ship for free in the contiguous US, with a free gift.
A new design from an experienced name in the business, Jan Louet has teamed up with his daughter Loes to bring us a new name in spinning, Lojan! Featuring Dutch tension- an updated version of Irish tension with an aerodynamic flyer, plus quality solid beech, experienced engineering and a familiar European style, the new Lojan designs are affordable, filled with useful features, and fun.
Travel Buddy spinning wheel – folding wheel with double treadle
With 7 ounce bobbins, a large orifice with included reducer, good ratio range, and updated Dutch tension, the Buddy wheels spin fine yarn all the way through chunky art yarn easily and this is the foldable version with a backpack!
This is the double treadle folding wheel and comes with its own backpack, and at 12 lbs it is quite portable. 4 bobbins and stand-alone lazy kate are included at this great price. Sliding hook style flyer with openings in the guides for ease of use.
Made of solid Beech wood and laminated Beech as well, unfinished. Lojan Beeswax Polish is available for a nice clear protective coating.
Details
included | Backpack, lazy kate, 4 bobbins, orifice reducer, instructions for assembly |
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ratios |
1:4, 1:6, 1:9, 1:13, 1:18 |
capacity bobbins |
approx. 7 oz/ 200 grams |
orifice |
0.7"/ 18 mm (can be reduced to 0.47"/ 12 mm with supplied insert) |
orifice height |
25.6"/ 65 cm |
wheel diameter |
16"/ 41 cm |
material |
solid beech and laminated beech |
finishing |
natural |
weight |
12 lbs/ 5.5 kg |