Description

Start your spinning adventure with our Wooden Drop Spindle, a classic and beginner-friendly tool crafted from smooth beechwood. With a whorl weight of ~50g and an overall spindle weight of ~65g, this spindle falls in the medium-weight range, making it ideal for spinning a variety of fibers from wool to alpaca.

• Total length: 32.5 cm ≈ 12.8 in
• Shaft diameter: 1.2 cm ≈ 0.47 in
• Whorl diameter: 7 cm ≈ 2.75 in
• Whorl thickness: 2 cm ≈ 0.79 in
• Weight: 65 g ≈ 2.3 oz (with whorl alone about 50 g ≈ 1.8 oz)

The medium weight provides a good balance of spin time and control, making this spindle a great choice for beginners and versatile enough for seasoned spinners. Paired with undyed or hand-dyed fiber, it’s a simple, affordable, and reliable way to transform fluff into yarn.