43g Supported Spindle – Figured Maple

$75.00

What we have in stock at the moment is a variety of sizes and weights. All whorls are made of Figured Maple and the shafts are usually made from Eastern Maple or Black Walnut. They are all balanced for top performance.

1 in stock

Description

Like the drop spindles, the whorls are all balanced prior to assembly and the finish is a friction polish. The “nub” or point that supports the spindle is typically the end grain of a very hard, dense wood. Holly is my wood of choice, but I use other similar woods that are equally resistant to denting and general wear. The tips on my supported spindles are rounded to provide a steadier spin than can be attained by a sharp point. Like the drop spindles, the shaft is a dense, close-grained hardwood and has two grooves for catching the yarn. The finish is Danish oil. The taper at the top functions just like the taper on the drop spindles, taking little effort to flick the spindle while providing a high-speed start. When the yarn has just the right amount of twist inserted, the spinner will hear a subtle clicking sound as the fine point of the spindle shaft flicks against the twist in the yarn.

Additional information

Weight 142.00 g
Dimensions 30.48 × 7.62 × 7.62 cm
Figured Maple

This series is made from Figured Maple. Each one is unique.

About Ed Pretty

I am a professional woodturner, specializing in gallery work, commercial work, teaching and demonstrating. I have been turning since 1958, so... a long time. I use this site to present my work to the public at large and to let people know that I am available for teaching private lessons in woodturning. Wood turning is one of my passions (the other is motorcycle touring). It is my desire to pass on everything that I have learned over the years to others so that the craft of woodturning will grow.
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