An inexpensive starter or second wheel for vacation home boat, trips. Lightweight.
These new wheels using the standard bobbins have increased ratios: 5 7/8 : 1, 7 1/2 : 1, and 19 : 1. The new wheel has a 21 1/4" diameter and is a wheel chair wheel with 2 bearings for effortless spinning.
NOTE: This listing is for an all black version -- photo not available -- black with white wheel shown in picture. Just imagine all black PVC for what this wheel looks like.
They are available in either a White frame (separate listing), or the new color Black Sheep. Comes with 6 bobbins, 3 of 5 7/8:1 and 3 of & 7 1/2:1 with a V grove at the back of the drive whorl so that when the drive band is put in the grove you get a 19:1 ratio. It is also drilled so you can have the Lazy Kate on the right or left side of the base frame. Comes with 4 lazy kates so you can do a 4 ply yarn. Each wheel comes with a 1/4 lb. of Brown Sheep wool roving, and Babe's Sure Foot on the four corners of the base frame to keep it from sliding on the floor.
Babe's Production Spinning Machine - Single Treadle. Weighs in at 7 lbs. 7ozs.
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