The Kiwi
This little wheel is a great wheel for beginners both in design and in price. It is comfortable to learn on and is easy to start and stop due to the double treadle. There are different "add on" kits available to enhance your spinning capabilities as you become more experienced. The unit comes unfinished or lacquered
and comes with three bobbins and a lazy kate.
| Specifications | |
| Wheel Diameter Orifice Bobbin Capacity Ratios Weight |
45cm (17 1/2") 1cm (3/8") 100gm (3-4 oz) 5.5 and 7.25:1 5.5kg (12 lbs) |
The following "add-on" kits are available for the Kiwi:
- Double Drive Flyer Unit for spinning fine and worsted yarns,
- Kiwi Jumbo Flyer Unit for spinning thick, chunky yarns,
- Kiwi High-Speed Adapter Kit for spinning fine, high-twist yarns,
- Kiwi Skeiner Holder for fast and easy skeining , which is now "free-standing" only!
