The wheels all run on precision ball bearings and the flyers of the small wheels run in Delrin® bearings concealed in traditional leather bearings.

The wheel diameter of The Great Wheel is 48in. and the spindle of the wheel runs in ball bearings concealed in leather. Each wheel is custom made to the buyers specifications as to type of wood, spindle height, and spinning ratios.

 

 

Woods generally used are Texas mesquite (when available), oak, cherry, black walnut, and pecan. 

Each wheel is finished with hand rubbed Danish oil.

 

The Great Wheel has a accelerator head that gives a ratio of 200/1 or can be changed to direct drive of 50/1 in a matter of seconds.

 

The following price include shipping within the continental US.  (If wheel to be picked up by purchaser, there will be $100.00 off.)

 

 

 

• Charka: $ 350
• Chair: $  250
• 2 Bobbin Lazy Kate: $ 85
• 4 Bobbin Lazy Kate: $160
• Extra Bobbins:$ 30