Winding Equipment

Schacht’s Fringe Twister makes creating the final finishing touch quick, easy and comfortable. We’ve re-designed the traditional straight style twister into our curvaceous one. It wasn’t aesthetics that dictated this change, but rather functionality. The round shape will never jam like straight twisters tend to, allowing you to wind quickly and smoothly. Our Fringe Twister offers two hand winding positions, the handle or the turning wheel, Use whichever feels the most comfortable. The shapely handle is designed to be easy to hold for either right or left handed twisting. The threaded clips can be easily replaced if damaged; our Twister sports 3 of them, but you can use only 2 if that is what the project requires.

Some assembly required.

How many times have you wound a sweater's or blanket's worth of fingering weight yarn and wondered: there must be a better way? This revolutionary electric ball winder will save your hands and arms the work of winding yarn. The e-Ball Winder is perfect for the production fiber artist, a studio or retail shop setting, and people who have physical limitations using manual winding products. Wind small to really large balls of yarn quickly and effortlessly with this amazing, simple-to-use Ball Winder.

Features:

• Wind really large balls up to 500gm (17.5 ounces)
• Infinitely variable speed
• Wind balls both clockwise and anti-clockwise
• Soft start allows you to control the yarn as it starts to wind
• Instant stop when you need it
• Foot switch for better control of your yarn included
• 8mm (5/16in) yarn guide
• Mounted on rubber feet, one clamp included
• Powerful 12v 2.0-amp DC motor drives balanced cone assembly
• 12v mains power cord included
• Size 30 x 20 x 28cm (12" x 8" x 11")
• Net weight 2.5kg (5.5lbs)
• Manufactured from beautiful native New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish, assembled

Optional Accessories:

12 volt car cord: Enables you to wind balls on the go

Skein Winder: Hold your hanks and complete your winding station setup!

• Make or hold a variety of skein lengths with the adjustable, lock-in pegs.
  
• Adjustable tension guides to suit a wide range of yarn from fine to bulky art yarns. 
  
• Smooth, effortless winding on nylon bearings.
  
• Holds up to 1.5kg (3 1/4lbs) of yarn.
  

A Handspinner’s Joy!

The first thing you’ll notice about Schacht's Niddy Noddy is that it doesn’t look like any other you’ve seen before. That’s because we didn’t want to make just another niddy noddy. We wanted a niddy noddy that would not only be unique and handsome in style, but also give superior functionality. We’ve designed features into our niddy noddy that we know you as a handspinner will love and appreciate.

More to get all wound up about:

• Adjustable for 1-1/2 or 2 yard skeins
• Collapsible center tube makes it easy to remove skein
• Folds flat for storage or transport
• Cushioned hand grip for comfort
• Balanced and lightweight
• Maple wood ends (also available in Cherry wood; call us to special order)

Ashford's Niddy Noddy Sampler Size is an excellent tool for yarn makers to create small hanks of up to 90cm / 36" / 1 yard in length. Its simple, lightweight design makes it easy to store and transport, while its durable beech construction ensures a long-term use. The Niddy Noddy Sampler Size provides precision and accuracy, making it the perfect tool for creating exact skeins. The ends are removable for storage or transport.