Schacht Sidekick Spinning Wheel
The Sidekick is Schacht's newest spinning wheel. She's designed to fold easily, yet be a solid spinner. Here are some of the Sidekick’s features:
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Folds to 21 1/2" h x 8 1/4" w x 15" d.
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Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
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Lightweight at 13 pounds.
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13 3/4" drive wheel allows for ratios from 4.25 to 15.25.
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Long, comfortable treadles.
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Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless and Ladybug wheels.
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The Sidekick can be purchased without the bobbin-flyer assembly.
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25" orifice height for comfortable spinning.
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Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.
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The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
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Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.
The Sidekick comes with 3 travel bobbins, 2 whorls, threading hook, and adjustable carrying strap.
Also available: The Sidekick Bulky Plyer Flyer Package can be added at any time.
Dimensions
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sidekick Spinning Wheel - open
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27 1/4" h × 18" w × 15" d
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13 lb
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sidekick Spinning Wheel - Folded
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21 1/2" h x 8 1/4" w x 15" d
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Orifice Height
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25"
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Orifice Diameter
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3/8"
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Drive Wheel Diameter
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13.25"
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Bobbin Size and Weight
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3" × 4 1/2"
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3 1/2 oz
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Threading Hook
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1/2 oz
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