Author Topic: Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel (Read 4706 times)

MiniMe · « **on:** July 14, 2013, 06:02:24 pm »

Brand new Ashford Traveller spinning wheel for sale, fully assembled, never used. Collection only - Turriff, Aberdeenshire. I'm looking for £250. Please get in touch if you need further details.

Thank you!
Cristina

TRAVELLER DOUBLE TREADLE SINGLE DRIVE LACQUERED

DESCRIPTION
Small and beautiful with a lacquered finish.

- compact castle design
- 46cm (18ins) wheel
- built-in lazy kate
- double treadle

This lightweight, compact castle wheel will spin fine to medium yarn using the 3 drive ratios and bulky yarn with the optional jumbo flyer. The wheel is easy to start with double treadles that are hinged to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. Ball bearings make treadling smooth and effortless.
The separate drive band and bobbin brake adjustment is easy to understand and simple to operate. Four bobbins are supplied and are quick and easy to change.

specifications

Wheel diameter 46cm (18ins)
Orifice 1cm (?in)
Bobbin capacity 100gm (3-4oz)
Ratios 5.5, 10, 14
Weight 7kg (15lbs)

Included accessories - Built-in lazy kate, 4 standard bobbins, Threading hook, Learn to spin booklet.

RRP £483

jaykay · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:21:30 pm »

Have you also advertised it on Ravelry - UK classifieds?

MiniMe · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2013, 08:27:46 pm »

No, perhaps I should, thank you. That's the first time I hear of this website. I'll give it a go...

jaykay · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2013, 09:13:35 pm »

Very much frequented by all folk involved in fibery pursuits

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:47:45 am »

This wheel looks like a good buy for someone.

Just to let you know, however, that Winghams now offer an 'If you find it cheaper...' deal on Ashford wheels, and at the time of writing, their price for the current model (which is double treadle, double drive & scotch tension, as standard), lacquered, is £380, including free shipping and a £15 voucher for fibre.

Edited to say you will sell this if you advertise on Ravelry.

UK Classifieds as jaykay suggests
or UK Spinners' FSOT thread
or Ashford UK Spinners' FSOT thread

MiniMe · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:43:22 am »

Thanks for letting me know. I'm going to amend the asking price... Perhaps someone would be interested at £250?

JanJ · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2013, 04:46:26 pm »

Did you find a home for this wheel? I've only just found the site and looking for wheels for the spinning group here in Orkney

Jan

Mollysnanna · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2014, 08:33:41 am »

Hi, I'm wondering if this wheel is still for sale? I live close to Turriff nearer to Huntly. Very interested. Only just found this site. Many thanks, just on the off chance it's still available!

Anke · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2014, 10:37:12 am »

As this post is over a year old, it may be easier to get in touch with the seller by pm. Not sure if this person is still a regular on the forum, but a pm should get through to their email address.