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

included red bag

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

Sidekick Ratios:

Slow: 4:1 und 4,8:1
Medium: 5,7 und 4,8:1
Fast: 8,0 :1 und 9,0 : 1
High: 10.0 :1 und 12,0 :1
Super High: 11,0 : 1 und 13,0 : 1

 

 

 

1,380.00 *
Delivery weight: 9 kg

Not in stock

Accessories

Schacht Travel Bobbin (SIdekick)

for Sidekick, Ladybug and Matchless.

 

59.00 *

In stock
can be shipped inside Germany within 3-5 days, inside EU within 6-10 days

Add plying and bulky yarn capabilities to any Schacht Matchless, Ladybug, or Sidekick Spinning Wheel. Features include a generously-sized 7/8” orifice, large capacity bobbin (about 8 ounces), sliding flyer hooks with incremental stops, and large round guide hooks. The Bulky Plyer Flyer comes with its own special front maiden, bulky flyer, and bulky bobbin. A cherry wood version for cherry Matchless spinning wheels is also available. The Schacht Bulky Plyer Flyer Package comes with the bulky flyer and one bulky bobbin, and a front maiden and bearing for either the Matchless, Ladybug, or Sidekick Spinning Wheel. For spinners with multiple wheels, order the package for one wheel and the bulky front maiden and bearing for the other(s). The bulky flyer and bobbin can then be used on other wheels.

 

490.00 *
Delivery weight: 1 kg

Not in stock