| We craft the "Holiday Wheel" in upstate New York, using furniture grade hardwoods from local sources and no plywood or particle board. Each wheel is made to order and sold directly to the end user. Our standard finish on all woods is currently polyurethane. Optional finish on cherry and maple wheels is hand rubbed tung oil. Optional walnut finish is a traditional shellac. The wheel is a double drive, with one rubber drive band for the flyer and a separate fiber band for the bobbin. Because of the difference in whorl diameter, the bobbin rotates slightly faster than the flyer and causes a natural draw of the fiber, just like a traditional full size double drive wheel. Precise tension adjustment of the bands is made with a brass thumb screw. Two sets of bands are supplied. The bobbins hold 2 1/2 to 3 oz of fiber and are unique to the "Holiday". We know of no interchangeable substitutes. Each wheel comes with three. Because shielded ball bearings are used throughout, there is no scheduled lubrication required for this wheel. Each wheel has two ratio sets built in. The standard set is 6/1 and 10/1, and is by far the most popular. The optional set is a 8/1 and 12/1. The standard flyer is symmetrical and has brass hooks on opposite sides. Recently there has been interest in an asymmetrical flyer with all of the hooks on the same side. We have made that an option. The open orifice is called a monocle. 5/16" is standard, and 1/4" and 3/8" are options. Assembly and disassembly can be accomplished is a couple of minutes, without tools. Pack it up in a carry on bag for travel, or just pick it up fully assembled and set it in your car for attending your craft meetings or guild. The "Holiday" was made to travel. The current price for the "Holiday Wheel" in cherry and maple is $595. Walnut, inlaid wheels, and other suitable furniture woods can be quoted at time of order. Additional bobbins are $20 each. Because our wait list has become quite large, we cannot accurately estimate completion dates. We would however, if you wish, be happy to add your name to the list of people to notify when a build time becomes available. Just email us your request. If you have previously asked to be added to our list to contact, and would like to confirm your position, send us an email. |
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is 10 lbs. Add $10 for packaging materials/handling, and don't forget to include the insurance. Our zip
code is 12084.
