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Hand crafted in the USA, these 2¾ inch Golding RingSpindles™ have a 2¾” whorl and a walnut shaft measuring 5/16″ x 8 ¾”. They are a versatile spindle of medium weight, ranging from approx 37g to 57g [1.3 oz to 1.75 oz].
Fine wools such as Merino and Cormo have short, highly crimped (wavy) fibers that are best suited for fine to medium yarns. A light to medium weight spindle is a good choice for these fibers. These fibers are usually difficult for the beginner to handle.
Medium wools (Corriedale, Finn, Columbia, Jacob) and Long Wools (Romney, Lincoln, Coopworth, Border Leicester) have a longer fiber length, with a more open crimp. These wools are easy to spin. Light, medium and heavy weight spindles can be used to spin a wide range of yarns from these fibers, from fingering to bulky. For these wools I prefer using a medium to heavy spindle ( 37g to 57g /1.3 oz to 2.0 oz) to spin fingering to worsted weight yarn.
Keep your RingSpindle™ away from direct sunlight and sources of direct heat to prevent the wooden whorl from drying out. An occasional oiling will keep the wooden whorl and shaft looking new and beautiful. Wood likes almost any oil. Mineral oil or pure vegetable oil can be used, as well as any oil you use for your fine furniture. The Bronze Alloy Ring with Black Finish is maintenance free.
Hand crafted in the USA, these 2¾ inch Golding RingSpindles™ have a 2¾” whorl and a walnut shaft measuring 5/16″ x 8 ¾”. They are a versatile spindle of medium weight, ranging from approx 37g to 57g [1.3 oz to 1.75 oz].
Fine wools such as Merino and Cormo have short, highly crimped (wavy) fibers that are best suited for fine to medium yarns. A light to medium weight spindle is a good choice for these fibers. These fibers are usually difficult for the beginner to handle.
Medium wools (Corriedale, Finn, Columbia, Jacob) and Long Wools (Romney, Lincoln, Coopworth, Border Leicester) have a longer fiber length, with a more open crimp. These wools are easy to spin. Light, medium and heavy weight spindles can be used to spin a wide range of yarns from these fibers, from fingering to bulky. For these wools I prefer using a medium to heavy spindle ( 37g to 57g /1.3 oz to 2.0 oz) to spin fingering to worsted weight yarn.
Keep your RingSpindle™ away from direct sunlight and sources of direct heat to prevent the wooden whorl from drying out. An occasional oiling will keep the wooden whorl and shaft looking new and beautiful. Wood likes almost any oil. Mineral oil or pure vegetable oil can be used, as well as any oil you use for your fine furniture. The Bronze Alloy Ring with Black Finish is maintenance free.