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Louet
Based on our experience in classes here, these wheels are the easiest for a rank beginner to get going on. Their simplicity in design and the forgiving treadling action make it easy for beginners to keep the wheel moving forward. Yet its not just a wheel for beginners. Many experienced spinners have enjoyed their Louets for years. Various models to choose from depending on your taste and pocketbook. All but the 2 newest models(the Victoria and Julia) have ratios of 5.5, 7.5, & 10.5 to 1, come with a built in lazy kate & 3 bobbins which hold up to 8 ozs. each, are single belt bobbin drive wheels with an adjustable leather flyer brake to regulate the tension..All have nice large orifices for bulky and novelty yarns. The differences between them derive from the nature of the wood and style of the spokes, if there are any. Call for current prices: 802-288-8081 Julia: NEW!!! (not pictured above) Just arrived this week (4/29) The very latest introduction by Louet, the Julia is a double treadle wheel featuring ratios of 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, and 19:1, plus it takes the same high speed kit as the Victoria, below, which provides a ratio of up to 27:1. This wheel features all ball bearings, 2 different orifice sizes (8 mm and 12 mm) to suit bulky to fine yarns, Scotch tension, and is made of beech and birch plywood. The two wheels I have in stock today are part of a promotional, in which you get both an extra bobbin (it comes with 3 already) and a separate tensioned lazy kate free with the wheel purchase. So don't delay...take advantage of this special today! Victoria: This very portable double treadle spinning wheel weighs only 6 pounds and can be easily folded right in half. Has a Scotch Tension Brake System for an unlimited range of tension and come in either Classic Oak or Contemporary Beech. It features ratios of 6:1 - 12: 1 and an optional high speed ratio which will get you up to 25:1.! It comes with a handy carrying case that can be carried like a briefcase, over the shoulder, or on the back. Pictured above on the far right. S15: 17 lbs of unfinished beech and birch plywood. Single treadle. Left wheel in third picture above. S51: Double Treadle, 18 lbs. of lacquered beech & birch plywood with simple dowel spokes. Right wheel in third picture from left. S75: Double Treadle, 16 lbs of solid unfinished beech with decorative spokes. Shown in first photo above. S45: Double Treadle, 12 lbs of solid finished beech with ratios of 7, 12, & 20 to 1. Incredibly portable because of its smaller size and built in handle, plus much higher ratios for finer spinning than the other Louet models offer. Shown in middle photo.
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