Babe's Production Spinning Machine

Both single treadle and double treadle are available in either a White frame 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.  Orifice is 28" from floor to center of the orifice.

These wheels using the standard bobbins have increased ratios: 5 7/8 : 1, 7 1/2 : 1, and 19 : 1. The wheels have a 21 1/4" diameter and is made from a wheel chair wheel with 2 bearings for effortless spinning.

Weighs:

Prod DT W 8.2 pounds

Prod DT B 8.0 pounds

Prod ST W 7.3 pounds

Prod. ST B 7.1 pounds

For Questions please E-mail Nels Wiberg

       

Reading Material

Single Treadle vs. Double Treadle
Difference between the Fiber Starter and the Production Machine