JenkinsTurkish Spindles

Jenkins Woodworking
Turkish Spindles

Silk thread being spun on a 2.5 oz Turkish spindle.

Would you love to learn how to spin?
With one of our spindles and our how-to book with dvd you'll soon be spinning.
These finely crafted, well balanced spindles have the advantages of: *Long spin time   *Center pull ball   *Disassembles for easy storage  *Spins anything from silk thread, to bulky weight.

Dec 22 We have been experiencing major downtimes with our internet connection due to snow and ice storms interfering with the satellite reception. We are periodically connecting through our very slow dial-up to try get your order for Ed to make.
Unfortunately our email system doesn't recognize the dial-up connection which makes it difficult to reply in a timely manner.

(Please see Turkish Delights for more)

Ed's been having a bit of fun making spindles with different woods than usual. Get them while they last! (Picture only represents the spindle wood, not necessary that actual spindle currently available.)

   1 - Apple wood SOLD           Birdseye Maple SOLD

Desert Ironwood SOLD      Fig $50 1.6 oz

Leopard wood $50 2 oz                            Walnut $40 1.6oz

Below are the spindles Ed usually makes. May or may not be in stock. (I, Wanda, am not good at keeping this page up-to-date.) Ed makes a new batch about every two weeks.

1 - Beeswing Narra $50 SOLD

Bolivian Rosewood $40 SOLD

Canary $40 SOLD Carob - SOLD

Ebony $50 SOLD Osage Orange SOLD
Pink Ivory SOLD Purpleheart SOLD

Check out our cuddly, sculptured Turkish Delights

Full lifetime guarantee on the shaft.

Learn to Spin with a Turkish Drop Spindle with 28minute spinning DVD included!
This handy booklet has step by step instructions, with color pictures to guide you. The DVD takes a new beginner through the very basics of spinning.
Order your copy for only $16.00 $2 off when ordered with a Turkish Spindle!
If you've previously purchased the book and would like to purchase the DVD, please send me an email.
S&H is $3.50 for spindle & booklet/dvd when ordered at the same time.

No Sales Tax in Oregon!

Fiber Sample Packs! $8

Want to spin different fibers without the expense of buying several ounces of each type?
Try a Fiber Sample Pack!

(Click for bigger) Each bag will contain a mix of more than an ounce of various fibers such as -
Roving: Corriedale pencil roving, Lincoln, Merino, llama, Finn; Silk . Bags may vary slightly depending on what I have on hand. It's a terrific way to spin various fibers without a huge outlay of money.

Jenkins Turkish spindles are excellent for beginners - The weight and excellent balance enables the spindle to spin up to a full minute, while the crossarms will keep the spindle upright during the park and draft stage - you can even use it like a support spindle. Advanced spinners can spin a thread of silk with these spindles that hold a fast, long spin.

Yarn Gauge $10
Choose from Bolivian Rosewood, Canary or Purpleheart (pictured)

Yarn gauges are handy tools to determine the Wraps Per Inch (the thickness) of your handspun yarn.

Spinner's Walking Pouch Pattern
This pouch is designed for the spinner who loves walking while spinning. Wanda designed this pouch after wishing she had a safe place for her wool and spindle during early morning walks with her daughter and dog. The long strap slings over a shoulder leaving both hands free to spin. This pouch is wide enough for your ball of roving, spindle and a wallet.

Spinner's Walking Pouch knits up quickly with large needles and wool rovings.
Spinner's Walking Pouch Pattern only $2.50 which includes sheet protector and S&H.
Order print-your-own .pdf for only $1.00.

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Turkish Spindles are a challenge to make. All four arms need to balance for the the spindle to rotate without a wobble, and the shaft a certain thickness & length. With woodworking skills, meticulous design work, and mathematical calculation Ed is able to produce spindles that spinners love.

Contact us

503-873-1246

Phone: 503-873-1246 or PO Box 159 Scotts Mills, OR 97375
Copyright 2003 - 2008
Author Wanda Jenkins
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Updated Dec 22, 2008

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