Jenkins Kuchulu Spindles

         Jenkins Woodworking
         Kuchulu Spindles

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Ed's innovative Kuchulu Spindles: taking Turkish spindles to a new level of craftsmanship and skill. Until he created the Kuchulus in October 2009, to our knowledge, there wasn't a functional Turkish spindle this tiny. Crossarms average 2.5"L, Shafts average 3.25".
Kuchulu is a Persian endearment for "cute and tiny". Perfect for spinning cobweb and fine lace.
270 yards from 12 grams (0.4 ounce) of a merino/tencel blend was easily spun on a Kuchulu.

Aug 20th Update
Pictures have been formatted but after working on them for the past four hours I've run out of steam so it looks as though it will be Monday before they go live (truly hoping I can get the PayPal buttons embedded).

Email with type of the wood and size you'd like and it will be put on Ed's to-make list. Let me know if you'll be paying with check or PayPal, I'll send the PayPal invoice once Ed has started making your spindle.

All Kuchulus are $45 except for rare woods which will be marked
NOTE: Ed is now using only Walnut for Kuchulu Shaft.
The lighter weight wood provides a longer shaft for greater ease of flicking.
Examples of woods and average weight of the kuchulus.

Jenkins Kuchulu, Black & White Ebony 10g / 0.35oz SOLD
(B&W ebony varies a great deal, yours will not look like the one pictured!)
Jenkins Kuchulu, Burmese Blackwood10g / 0.35oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Chakte-Viga 10gr / 0.35oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu Cocobolo 10g SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Desert Ironwood 12g / 0.38oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Ebony 10g / 0.35oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Marblewood 10g SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Mora 9g / 0.32oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu , Osage Orange 10g SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Pink Ivory 11g / 0.38oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Pistachio 10gr / 0.35oz SOLD
Jenkins Kuchulu, Ziricote 9g / 0.31oz SOLD

Postage is included in the price of the Kuchulu spindles to the US and Canada
International: $2 for Kuchulus

NEW YouTube video: how to make a leader from your fiber.

Can't figure out the half hitch or how to wind on? Go Here

Want to spin and exercise? See Video!

Learn to Spin with a Turkish Drop Spindle with 28minute spinning DVD $18
This handy 20 page booklet has step by step instructions with full color pictures to guide you.
The DVD takes a new beginner through the very basics of spinning.
Order your copy for only $18.00 $2 off when ordered at the same times as a Turkish Spindle.

S&H is $3.50 for spindle & booklet/dvd when ordered at the same time.

Shaft Replacements: If your shaft breaks please email the type and weight of your spindle (Kuchulu, Delight or Standard). Ed will make a new shaft for your spindle. $10 will include replacement plus Postage.

Ed makes each shaft specifically for the individual spindle. One shaft does not fit all! When making a replacement shaft he uses a spindle of the same weight and type to test spinning balance.

S&H $3.50 for the first two small items.
No Sales Tax in Oregon!

To Order send us an email telling us the item you'd like and if you'll be paying with check, Money Order or PayPal.

Be sure that you use a valid return email address as well as a specific and appropriate subject line so we know it's a valid email from a real person. Thank you!
Please contact us at

For tracking purposes we ask that all orders are emailed with the exception of calling if you don't have an email or easy access to one.
503.873.1246 Phone Hours 8am - 4pm Pacific Time

snail mail to: Ed Jenkins PO Box 159 Scotts Mills, OR 97375

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Author Wanda Jenkins
All content on the JenkinsWoodworking website is owned by Ed & Wanda Jenkins, No duplications, reproductions,
or using any pictures or text without prior written permission from Wanda Jenkins.
Updated Aug 20, 2011

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