Majacraft Aura Spinning Wheel

Hand spin all kinds of yarns on this spinning wheel! The Aura spinning wheel comes in two types. The regular Aura comes with 3 large capacity bobbins while the overdrive Aura comes with 3 bobbins that can hold up to 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of yarn. These super huge bobbins are ideal for spinning artistic (fantasy) yarn. This spinning wheel can spin all types of yarn; from fine yarn to artistic yarn without changing spinning wheels. You just need to change the flyer and bobbins or the head if you want to use the overdrive head.

General Description

A modern double treadle, folding wheel with special features.

This individually handcraft ed upright spinning wheel has a light smooth treadle action, full orifice height, adjustable spinning head, modified double drive system, convenient carry handle for easy portability and with extensive possibilities for spinning all types of yarn.

All wheels are individually numbered, assembled and tested before packaging.

Construction Timber

New Zealand Rimu with solid Bamboo drive wheel

Weight 

Approximately 16.5 lbs (7.5kgs). This varies with the wood density
of each wheel.

Wheel Diameter 

12.99" (330mm). Solid bamboo sourced from renewable forests.

Orifice Height 

Adjustable - minimum height is (700mm): maximum height is
(780mm)

Bearings 

Flyer shaft, cranks and drive wheel are mounted on sealed roller
bearings. The head uses precision energy efficient bearings for
reduced friction.

Spinning Head 

Adjustable with aluminium bearing housing and sealed roller
bearings.

Bobbins 

Wheels are supplied with three special Majacraft hand turned
wooden bobbins of large capacity.

Drive Bands 

Flexible polycord and Dacron.

Tension Adjustment 

Modified double drive. Strength of pull is adjusted by the tension
adjust knob. Speed of pull is determined by the difference in size
of the pulley grooves that each of the drive bands are on.

Flyer Description 

Large aerodynamic flyer with multi-functional orifice for easy
threading. Has adjustable sliding flyer hook for smooth bobbin
filling.

Treadle Movement 

Comfortable heel and toe action on smooth running Majacraft stainless steel hinges.

Finish 

Hard wearing pre-catalysed lacquer.

Ratios 

4.1:1 5.4:1 7.3:1

Accessories 

Universal lazy kate, wheel skeiner, free standing skeiner and other
Majacraft accessories.