Louët S17 Double Treadle Spinning Wheel

The Louët S17 is an affordable Irish tension wheel designed with new spinners in mind, and it's an easy way for experienced spinners to explore Irish tension too. Its single-belt bobbin drive with an adjustable flyer brake gives a strong, steady take-up that's forgiving while you learn and great for thicker yarns. This is the double treadle version, for an even, comfortable rhythm using both feet.

The S17 comes as a kit for you to assemble. The birch is sanded with rounded edges, and a small piece of sandpaper is included to smooth any rough spots. The wood is unfinished, so plan to oil, wax, lacquer or stain it before use. The S17 shares its hardware with Louët's S10 Concept, so S10 Irish tension flyers and bobbins fit it. As your spinning grows, you can add the High Speed Set for fine yarns or the Bulky flyer and bobbins for art yarns and thick singles.

• Double treadle
• Irish tension (single-belt bobbin drive with adjustable flyer brake)
• Drive ratios: 1:5.5, 1:7.5 and 1:10.5
• Drive wheel diameter: 50 cm (19-3/4")
• Orifice diameter: 12 mm (1/2")
• Orifice height: 70 cm (27-1/2")
• Wheel weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
• Maintenance-free ball bearings at the main hub and footman connection
• Laminated birch, sanded and unfinished
• Includes the flyer with sliding hooks, three bobbins, a lazy kate and sandpaper
• Ships as a kit that requires assembly and finishing
• Made in Holland by Louët, distributed in the USA by Schacht Spindle Company

Optional accessories are sold separately, including extra bobbins, the High Speed Set, the Bulky flyer and bobbins, a four-bobbin lazy kate and the standalone skein winder. Please note that the original S17 skein winder doesn't fit this model; the standalone skein winder does. We can special order Louët's full line of spinning equipment, in addition to what we have in stock.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email with any questions about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you to stop by the studio and see our wheels in person.