Assembling your spinning wheel
Most wheels are 'flat-packed' for shipping and require some basic assembly. Instructions are included in the welcome pack and you'll find this reasonably straightforward.
Free assembly: I will be happy to assemble and wax your wheel for you for free if you can collect it from me (Ashby de la Zouch, Leics).
Coloured finish: I can leave the wood in its natural colour or stain the wood before waxing - see the image to the right for samples: Light oak is the palest, a more golden colour only a little deeper than the natural wood. Light teak is much warmer, medium tone, and Rosewood is a dark brown.
If you order other items at the same time, I'll be happy to finish those to match.
Blog post about assembling an Ashford Traditional.
FAQs - Should I finish the wood of my Ashford wheel / carders / lazy kate / etc with something?
Fibre
Addictive substances: wool, silk, cashmere and angora ready to spin. Also raw fleece and colour bundles and original mixes
Spinning wheels
A range of Ashford Spinning Wheels, either delivered quickly to your door, or assembled and waxed for free. I usually have some second hand spinning wheels too.
Getting started
Hand / drop spindles, Starter kits, How to... articles and videos, books, starter fibre bundle
Magazines and cards
Why not add one or two to your order? These designs, hand made by Jules of 'Always with a Heart' feature a textured sheep. Perfect for your friends or for the spinner / knitter in your life. Read more. I now stock Selvedge magazine
