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Fibre preparation made easy:

• 2 ratios for control
• adjustable drums for all fibres
• lacquered and assembled
• clamps and awl included
• quick and easy to remove handle

Card and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently. This new, improved model has two ratios for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt. Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it slipping. Card 65gm (2.25oz) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.

Options

• Fine - 72 point for finer wools & exotic fibres
• Coarse - 36 point for stronger wools or fibre with more vegetable matter to remove

Specifications

• Batt size 60 x 20cm (24 x 8ins)
• Makes up to a 65gm (2.25oz) batt

Production machine:

• effortless spinning
• infinitely variable speed
• very quiet motor
• portable
• very easy to learn
• assembled and lacquered
• jumbo bobbins
• CE approved

Spin large amounts of yarn, quickly and effortlessly for yourself or a cottage industry. The e-Spinner is quiet, convenient and simple to use. No treadling required! It comes complete with 12 V transformer, interchangeable wall plugs (for New Zealand/Australia, USA/Europe/Japan and UK), jumbo sliding hook flyer, 3 jumbo bobbins and lazy kate with a yarn guide. It has a silent 12-volt DC 1.25amp 70w motor. The quiet direct-drive flyer has an infinitely variable speed from 0-1200 rpm so it is suitable for all skill levels. Hand controls allow you to easily turn the motor off and on, change speed and direction. The bobbins are quick and easy to change. Small and portable plus the optional 12v car cord enables you to take the e-Spinner with you to guild meetings, on holiday, use it in the car, caravan, RV or boat. The scotch tension system allows all types of yarn to be spun. It comes assembled and lacquered. Three large capacity jumbo bobbins are supplied. CE approved.

Specifications

• Orifice 15mm (5/8in) plus 10mm (1/2in) Reducer Bush
• Motor 12 volt DC 1.25 amp
• Speed 0-1200 rpm
• Bobbin capacity 225gm (8ozs)
• Power supply 110 - 220 volts
• Weight 2.8kg (6lbs)

Included accessories - Lazy kate with yarn guide, 3 jumbo bobbins, threading hook, Learn to spin booklet. Lacquered finish.

$22.50 adaptor included in price, any discounted price shown has adaptor thrown in for FREE.

Ready to go:

• portable
• 4 ratios
• assembled and lacquered
• carry bag accessory

This compact wheel is light weight (5kg/11lb) and portable with folding treadle, built-in lazy kate and carry handle. Fold and go - it can be carried easily in cars, as carry-on luggage in planes (check with your airline first as this varies from aircraft to aircraft) and takes up little space at home. Spin a variety of yarns using the four ratios. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. Treadling is easy with the weighted wheel and ball bearings. The wheel comes assembled and lacquered, ready for spinning.

Specifications

• Wheel diameter 40cm (15.25ins)
• Orifice 10mm (3/8in)
• Bobbin capacity 130gm (4-5ozs)
• Ratios 6, 8, 11, 14
• Weight 5kg (11lbs)
• Timber Lacquered plywood

Size when folded 64 x 40 x 14cm (25 x 15.75 x 9.5ins)

Included accessories: Built-in lazy kate, 3 x 90mm bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to spin booklet.

The Niddy Noddy makes a 24" (60cm) skein (hank) and its clever design allows you to slip the two halves apart so it can fit into your spinning basket for easy portability. Comes in a nice lacquer finish.

Portable multishaft weaving:

• overhead beater for best weaving shed
• castle folds flat for easy transport
• lacquered

Popular because they are portable, easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford table looms are in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers. The four shaft looms fold flat, even with your weaving in place, making them ideal for taking to workshops or guild meetings. The overhead beater, with automatic bounce back, gives a wonderful shed and even beating. Levers are within easy reach for comfortable weaving. Each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly and is independent enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. The solid Silver Beech hardwood is lacquered for long-lasting good looks. Non-slip rubber feet give extra stability. Swedish stainless steel reed and lightweight Texsolv heddles are included. Plus there is a wide range of options and accessories available.

Specifications

• Stainless steel reed 10dpi (40/10cm)
• Included accessories: Swedish Texsolv heddles 60cm (24ins) - 480 heddles
• Warping tools - Cross and warp sticks, reed, heddle hooks, 2 shuttles and Learn to weave on the Table loom booklet.

Features of these water-soluble ink pencils are:

• Firm, blendable texture
• Available in a range of 23 brilliant colours—and a non-soluble outliner
• Blend colours together with a moist paintbrush to produce a light wash to produce a translucent, ink-like effect
• Once dry, wash is permanent so Inktense is ideal for silk painting and other craft projects.