JenkinsTurkish Spindles

      Jenkins Woodworking
           Turkish Spindles






July 29 Ed's been concentrating on catching up with store orders for spindles and knitting needles. He hopes to be back to spindle making by next week. If there's a wood you'd like a spindle made with please let us know and I'll put it on his to-make list. (All shafts made with maple)
After three days with our small grandchildren visiting us I'm packing finished back-orders, trying to get a handle on what's in stock and will be working through emails and sending PayPal invoices. It's going to take time so please be patient, though realistically it may be tomorrow (Friday) before all emails are answered.
(Pictures of the actual spindles but coloring may vary due to differences of monitors.)

Carob 38g / 1.34oz SOLD
Granadillo 1.9oz / 54g $50

Please send email to contact @ jenkinswoodworking.com stating which spindle you'd like and whether there's a different wood or if you'd like one put on Ed's to-make list if it's been sold. Also include if you wish to pay with PayPal, check or cc. We try to answer emails within 24 hours Monday - Friday, for email coming in over the weekend it may be Monday before you receive a reply.

Postage and handling: $3.50 for US and Canada for 1 or 2 spindles,
International based on weight (usually $4 - $5 for spindles)

NEW 7.17 YouTube video: how to make a leader from your fiber.

Pictures of spindles below represent wood that Ed tries to keep in stock, the approximate weight of spindle and the price we ask. If you'd like a spindle made from one of the following please send us an email your request to: contact @ jenkinswoodworking.com (replace at and dot with symbols). Concerning shafts: Ed uses only maple for all of his standard spindles and our Turkish Delights. Thank you for understanding this need to keep things simple.

   Bloodwood  1.7oz$44              Waterfall Bubinga 1.8oz $50
Burmese Blackwood $44          Canary 1.4oz $44
Carob 1.3oz $44                    Chechen (aka Black Poisonwood) 1.7oz $44
Cocobolo 1.76oz $50              Ebony 2.1oz $50
Macassar Ebony 1.76oz / 50g $50 Marblewood 1.9 oz / 55g $50
Osage Orange $44                         Pink Ivory - $50
Zebrawood $50
To Order: Email contact @ jenkinswoodworking.com with your first, and second choice of wood and whether you wish to pay with check or PayPal.  If you want to use a CC include your phone number and the best time to call (we're on Pacific Time).

Postage and handling: $3.50 for US and Canada for 1 or 2 spindles,
International based on weight (usually $4 - $5 for spindles)

Concerning shafts: Ed uses only maple for all of his standard spindles and our Turkish Delights. Thank you for understanding this need to keep things simple.

Learn to Spin with a Turkish Drop Spindle with 28minute spinning DVD included! $18 20 page booklet filled with step by step instructions and full color pictures to guide you.
The DVD takes a beginning spinner 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.

Postage and Packaging is $3.50 US & Canada for spindle & booklet/dvd when ordered at the same time.
International Postage and Packing, for 1 - 2 spindles, ranges from $4 - $6 depending on Country: $4 to most European/UK, higher rates for South Pacific and other places.

No Sales Tax in Oregon!

Cotton Muslin bag for your Jenkins Spindles! 5 1/2" x 10 1/2" $4

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 to test spinning balance.

Can't figure out the Half Hitch ? Go Here for step by step photo instructions, watch Video

Don't know how to Wind On? Watch an efficient way to Wind On

Need more exercise? Spin whilst Spinning

Please see Turkish Delights for the popular winsome, cuddly little Turkish spindles.

Pattern: Walking Spinner's Felted Spindle Pouch
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.

Walking Spinner's Felted Spindle Pouch knits up quickly with large needles and wool rovings.

Pattern: FREE PDF when requested with spindle purchase.
Alone: via email pdf: $3.50
Snail mail: $5.50 which includes sheet protector and S&H.

To Order: send us an email, or call by phone.
Tell us what you'd like, and if you'll be paying with check, CC or PayPal.
We accept phoned cc.
Contact us

contact @ jenkinswoodworking.com Note: This email address is not a hotlink to your email software. Copy and paste into your email account, remove the spaces before sending This helps foil spammers and spoofers from "mining" our address with automated robots. We will do our best to answer in a timely manner.

Be sure that you use a valid return email address as well as a specific and appropriate subject line so that we receive your message it is clear that it's from a valid person.

Turkish Spindles are a challenge to make. The crossarms 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

Phone: 503-873-1246 Hours 8am - 4pm Pacific Time or PO Box 159 Scotts Mills, OR 97375
Copyright 2003 - 2010
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 July 29, 2010

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