JenkinsTurkish Spindles

Jenkins Woodworking
Turkish Spindles

Silk thread being spun on a 2.5 oz Turkish spindle.

NEWS ALERT!
Thanks for all the well wishes on our daughter's wedding. It was a lovely wedding on a beautiful day.
At this time we are earnestly gearing up for Sock Summit 09. We have not been able to build up any stock for the show so Ed is now dedicating certain days to making items just for the show. He will try to keep up with individuals' orders as best as possible.

As of June 22: Until the Sock Summit is over Ed will no longer make items for wholesale orders. All wholesale orders which come in between now and August 9th will be delayed until after Sock Summit 09. For quality control, and sanity's sake, we had to make this decision.

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.
(Please see Turkish Delights for more)

Ed has been trying to catch up but orders have been coming in fast! At this time we are out of spindles in stock. Please send us an email asking to be put on the list with your first, second and third choice of woods (pictured below), and whether you wish to pay with check, PayPal or give me a call if you'd like to use a credit card.

Below are spindles from wood Ed most often uses for spindles.
Please let us know you wish to purchase a Turkish spindle from one of the woods below. I'll send you a PayPal invoice and when you have paid we'll put your request on Ed's to-make list.
Ed makes a new batch about every two weeks.

Bloodwood  $40     Canary $40          Carob - $40
Cocobolo $50   Ebony - $50              Mora $50
Osage Orange $40   Pink Ivory - $50   Purpleheart - $40

Shaft Replacements: If your shaft breaks please let us know that you need a replacement, then send it and the spindle back to us and Ed will make a new shaft for the spindle. $10 will include replacement plus S&H.

Ed makes each shaft specifically for the individual spindle. One shaft does not fit all! They may seem interchangeable, and the difference may be minute, but the spindle may not be as balanced as possible.

Check out our cuddly, sculptured Turkish Delights

Learn to Spin with a Turkish Drop Spindle with 28minute spinning DVD included! $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.

No Sales Tax in Oregon!

Fiber Sample Packs! $10
Want to spin different fibers without the expense of buying several ounces of each type?
Try a Fiber Sample Pack! Approximately 1.5 oz of 8 - 10 different fibers.

(Click for bigger) Each bag will contain a mix of more than an ounce of various fibers such as -
Corriedale pencil roving, Lincoln, Merino, llama, Finn, Silk .. Packs will vary! It's a terrific way to spin various fibers without a huge outlay of money.

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.

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: via email pdf: $3.50
Snail mail: $5.00 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

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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
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Author Wanda Jenkins
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Updated June 22, 2009

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