A good tool is a joy forever.

As handspinners, we know all about tactile pleasures. The fibre gliding, the twist nibbling at our fingers, the weight and drape of the yarn... these things feed our joy in life and draw us back again and again for replenishment.

Good tools enhance these pleasures.

The tools listed here are manufactured in my living room (behind the couch!) and carefully tested for balance and smoothness. They're unpretentious, but good -- and they're guaranteed for life.

Not just for beginners:
The Learning Spindle

Sturdy, practical and simple, this spindle is unpretentious. Though not as fancy as more expensive spindles, it's a very good spinning tool: comfortable, lightweight and well-balanced. Top-whorl and compact, it's excellent for spinning silk and a joy to use with other fine fibers. And it's affordable!

Each spindle is made in my living room, then well-sanded, oiled and waxed to a smooth finish for snag-free spinning. All spindles are test-spun for good balance. For a detail view, click here.

This is the spindle I make for students in my classes. With a maple whorl and hardwood shaft, it comes in two light weights.

The 30-gram spindle:
This spindle is excellent for silk, alpaca, fine wools, and luxury blends. It's best for fine fibers. For medium wools and wool blends, you may prefer the heavier spindle.
$6.95 plus shipping.

The 40-gram spindle:
This spindle is recommended for fine-to-medium wools, bast fibers, and silk-wool blends. For finer, more slippery fibers, you may prefer the lighter-weight spindle.
$6.95 plus shipping.

For wheel spinners:
Fetch Hook

If you have a wheel, you need a hook! These hooks fit comfortably in the hand and make threading your wheel's orifice a pleasure rather than a chore.

Handmade and hammered into shape, these hooks fit easily through a 3/8-inch orifice, while their flattened handles are cool, smooth and dense in the hand.

These hooks come in your choice of three materials: galvanized steel, solid brass, or plated silver. They're handmade, and no two are alike.

Suitable for all wheels. If you have special requirements (for example, an old wheel with a tiny orifice), just say so when you place your order.

Fetch hook in galvanized steel:
A durable, no-nonsense hook, comfortable and dense, with a hand-forged allure.
$6.00 plus shipping.

Fetch hook in hammered brass:
A smooth, elegant hook, shiny and comfortable, but not too dressy for everyday work. The nobler material allows finer design detail.
$6.00 plus shipping.

Fetch hook in hammered silver:
Made from silver-plated wire, this hook is sleek, smooth, slender and elegant. Can be used while wearing pearls. ;-)
$6.00 plus shipping.

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