The new Artisan Spinning Wheel by Acadia Wheel & Loom is a modern spinning wheel engineered to deliver a supremely smooth and responsive spinning experience.
Combining elegant design and high performance, the Artisan delivers maximum stability, intuitive adjustments, and a flyer head that requires no oil.
Made in America, tested by spinners, and created in an environmentally friendly way, the Artisan is truly a high-performance spinning wheel.
Wheel Diameter……………………………………….. 21.5 inches
Orifice Height……………………………………………. 26.5 to 30.25 (adjustable)
Orifice Size……………………………………………….. 3/8 inch (.375 inch)
Total Weight with Standard Flywheel ……..17.2 lb.
The Artisan Spinning Wheel uses Scotch tension, and comes with two nylon whorls with four ratios – 1:9, 1:11, 1:13, and 1:15.
Included with each Artisan Spinning Wheel are a poly drive band, threading hook, three bobbins, two whorls, and a lazy kate.
Additional Options
• Additional ratios are available – 1:10, 1:12.5, and 1:17.
• We offer a light-weight flywheel weighing 2.8 pounds (our standard flywheel weighs 3.7 lbs.). The outward appearance of both wheels is the same. Changing wheels is straightforward and does not require disassembling the wheel frame.
Features
- Easily and quickly change bobbins and whorls,
- Adjust the orifice height to your preferred spinning height,
- Choose from two flywheel weights,
- No regular oiling required - no mess, and no oily gunk getting on your yarn!
Performance
Performance is built in to the Artisan Wheel with precision components and modern materials including nylon whorls, sealed ball bearings, and high-tolerance machining of steel wheel and bobbin shafts.
The Artisan’s whorls and brake drums are precision-machined from nylon. Nylon whorls stay round, and unlike wooden whorls, do not change shape with seasonal changes in humidity and temperature.
Steel shafts are machined to very high tolerance to eliminate vibration, resulting in a supremely smooth spinning experience.
Design
The Artisan Wheel’s design represents an effort to unify the three elements that constitute a spinning wheel: flywheel, base, and support structure. In the Acadia wheel, these elements relate to each other and the complete wheel yielding a visually arresting cohesive design.
The shape of the flywheel and its curved spokes are inspired by historic cast iron flywheels used on industrial machinery. The curved spokes not only look beautiful, but add a softer start when the wheel begins to turn.
Construction
The Artisan Wheel’s construction is unique among spinning wheels currently on the market. Engineered wood, stainless steel, nylon, and composite materials all add to wheel performance and design interest.
The main wheel material is laminated Baltic birch, and small parts are made from U.S.-grown New England hard maple.
Laminated Baltic Birch is used because it conserves trees, and American maple because it is sourced from well-managed forests. Use of these materials creates a greener spinning wheel with uncompromising performance.
Available now (with free shipping!) in our catalog.
