Spinning

Ashford and Kromski Wheels

We are the UK importer for Kromski Looms and Spinning Wheels from Poland. (For more information about the Kromski family CLICK HERE). We also stock the excellent Ashford range of looms, wheels and accessories from New Zealand.

If you are planning to visit Wentworth to purchase and get advice about wheels and equipment please telephone us first. We have all the items in stock and can sell them to you but a few times a year we do not have anyone who can demonstrate as they are all out at workshops. It does not happen often but we do not want you to be disappointed. We invite you to come and try out the wheels and if you wish stay all day. All fibres used are free of charge. See the Try Before you Buy page for more details.

With all wheels and drum carders we give a voucher to the value of £25.00 for the purchase of fibres

If you find better prices on equipment please let us know we will always try and offer the best possible price..

Kromski Wheels	Ashford Wheels	Drop Spindles	Kromski Accessories	Ashford Accessories
Other Accessories

Choosing a wheel

If you search the web you will no doubt come across thousands of words of discussion on which is the best wheel. We have chosen to sell the Ashford and Kromski ranges for the simple reason that they do the job, cost a reasonable amount and have good spares support from the makers. There are many other makes available which work equally well.

Many comments are made about beginners wheels, personally I dont think there is any such thing from a reputable maker. Some less knowledgeable spinners will try and suggest that a wheel is only good for beginners. Be wary of any advice given by anyone, always ask the question why?. In the world of spinning years of spinning do not always equate with good advice. As a comparison there are are persons who have been car drivers for a lifetime but are terrifying to be a passenger with.
If a wheel is sold as a beginners wheel it is not worth having as it will be so limited in use as to be worthless. Any good make will have the ability to spin most types of yarn with the added features of being able to add extras if required. I would stress the "if " as most spinners are quite content with the standard model they buy. Spinning wheels are much like cars, all of them work. Basic cars do the same job as executive cars all the executive car has is a higher level of finish with lots of extra bits which may never be used. A high price does not guarantee better performance.

The technical differences of wheels is also well documented. Decide in what you want to spin, that is thickness and type of fibres. If you want to go thick either select a large oriface or the ability to fit a larger flyer. If you you are staying with "normal" thicknesss yarns the standard set up will probably be OK. Dont get too tied up with technicalities that you will never use.