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These items are hand crafted by Enid Ashcroft, a local wood turner, here in the North East of England. They are carefully packed to reach you in perfect condition.
Whorl Diameter: 5"
Weight: 28g
Shaft length: 11"
Whorl material: Oak
Shaft material: Green Stained Beech
The design of these Turkish spindles is one where one leg threads through the other and the two are locked together by threading the shaft through the middle of both legs for maximum stability. This enables the spinning and removal of a balled single ready for plying or knitting straight from the spindle without having to wind off the cop.
Whorl Diameter: 5"
Weight: 36g
Shaft length: 10 3/4"
Whorl material: Oak
Shaft material: Blue Stained Beech
The design of these Turkish spindles is one where one leg threads through the other and the two are locked together by threading the shaft through the middle of both legs for maximum stability. This enables the spinning and removal of a balled single ready for plying or knitting straight from the spindle without having to wind off the cop.