Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel Lacquered Finish with Folding Double Treadles

The Kiwi is a travel wheel that truly offers comfort and benefits of larger wheel with the option to take it anywhere. With all the great features of the Kiwi 2, the enhanced Kiwi 3 is even more in demand by new and experienced spinners everywhere. The new Kiwi 3 has folding treadles, timber veneered MDF wheel, three speed whorl and a wooden threading hook! Folding treadles for convenient transport and storage Timber veneered MDF wheel with ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning 3 speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios Double treadle, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling Sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (⅜ in) orifice Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment Includes 3 large 130gm (4-5ozs) capacity bobbins Built-in Lazy Kate Weighs only 5.5kg (12lbs). Wheel diameter 45cm (17½ins) Robust construction quick and easy to assemble with the Allen key supplied NOTE: The Kiwi 3 arrives unassembled and requires some tools that are not included: Phillips screwdriver, Hammer, Scissors, Candlewax, and Spinning Wheel Oil. Please refer to the KIWI 3 Spinning Wheel Assembly Instructions. Expert assembly for this wheel is available for an additional fee. Assembled wheels may be shipped for an additional fee as well. Please contact us for a quote for assembly and shipping. This wheel is also available in natural (unfinished) by special order.  Specifications ASSEMBLY: Assembly required BOBBIN CAPACITY: Sliding hook flyer bobbin 130g (4-5oz) BOBBINS INCLUDED: 3 x Sliding hook flyer bobbins FINISH: Factory lacquered MATERIAL: Beech hardwood, Veneered MDF ORIFICE: Standard 10mm (⅜”) ORIFICE HEIGHT: 69cm (27¼") SINGLE DRIVE RATIOS: 5.5, 7.5, 9.5 OTHER ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Built-in lazy kate, Learn to Spin booklet, Wooden threading hook TENSION SYSTEM: Scotch tension WHEEL DIAMETER: 45cm (17½") WEIGHT: 5.5kg (12lb) Optional Accessories for the Kiwi 3:  (Note: Items with a hyperlink are those that we currently stock. Please contact us to order any additional items needed.)  Kiwi 3 Carry Bag Spinning Wheel Oil Tensioned Lazy Kate Lacquered Niddy Noddy's in 90cm (36", 1.5m (60"), or 2m (78")  Skeiner 2 Lacquered Carding Equipment  Sliding Hook Flyer Bobbin 90mm Single Drive Lacquered Kiwi Super Flyer Kit Lacquered Kiwi High Speed Kit Maintenance & Replacement parts - Contact us with your needs.