Introducing the Sidekick, our folding spinning wheel that is compact, easy to fold and unfold, and above all else…a superior spinner. She is everything you are looking for in a traveling companion.

Here are some of the Sidekick’s features:

* Folds to 21 1/2" x 15" x 8 1/4".Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.

* Lightweight at 13 pounds.13 3/4" drive wheel allows for ratios between 4.25 to 15.25.

* Long, comfortable treadles.

* Uses the same bobbins, whorls and flyer as the Schacht Matchless and Ladybug wheels.

* The Sidekick can be purchased without the bobbin-flyer assembly.25" orifice height for comfortable spinning.

* Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.

* The drive wheel spins on ball bearings.

* The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.

* Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.

* The Sidekick comes with 3 bobbins, 2 whorls, threading hook, and carrying strap.

* 25" orifice height

Also available: The Sidekick Bulky Plyer Flyer Package can be added at any time. 

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