Budget Buddy Wide Treadle Spinning Wheel by Lojan
Budget Buddy Wide Treadle Spinning Wheel by Lojan
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A new generation of spinning wheels and looms
Meet Budget Buddy by Lojan
Spin thick, thin, or art yarn effortlessly.
Designers: Jan Louët, Loes van Aken.
Meet Budget Buddy.
Your affordable and versatile spin buddy with a wide treadle. Spin thick, thin or art yarn effortlessly.
The Budget Buddy offers the same quality and spinning experience as our other spinning wheels but at a more affordable price, thanks to a few adjustments. It has three bobbins instead of four and a built-in lazy kate in the front post.
Key features:
- Affordable: The most accessible model within the Buddy series.
- Treadle: One wide treadle, operable with one or both feet.
- Ratios: 5 settings (1:4 to 1:18), suitable for thin yarn to chunky art yarn.
- Orifice: 18 mm with a 12 mm insert for versatile spinning.
- Bobbin capacity: Approximately 200 grams, perfect for larger projects.
Smart design, high quality
The Budget Buddy is made of solid beech and beech plywood. With Dutch tension and an aerodynamic flyer, it offers smooth spinning with minimal tension on the yarn. The flyer hooks are designed for easy threading, adding convenience to your spinning experience.
Why choose the Budget Buddy?
A reliable, affordable choice for those who want to enjoy the same quality and experience as our other spinning wheels in a simpler package.
Details
ratios |
1:4, 1:6, 1:9, 1:13, 1:18 |
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capacity bobbins |
approx. 200 grams |
orifice |
Ø18 mm (can be reduced to Ø12 mm with supplied insert) |
orifice height |
65 cm |
wheel diameter |
41 cm |
material |
solid beech and beech plywood |
finishing |
natural, determine your own finish |
weight |
5.5 kg |
Materials
Materials
100% raw Ontario wool