[In-Stock] Custom Coloured JUMBO Drop Spindles

This listing is for pre-made, ready to ship Custom Coloured JUMBO drop spindles; for made to order custom spindles see the listing for [Custom Trim JUMBO Drop Spindles].

Confirm that the name of the drop spindle that you select matches the photo of the drop spindle that you'd like. Note that as always, colours may vary from screen to screen. The holographic trim is a bit hard to photograph, but you can see a short clip on instagram [here].

GLOW = Glow-in-the-dark & Shimmer = Slightly metallic

Each drop spindle comes with:

1x   textured mystery wool mini-batt(approx.14g/0.5oz)
2x   ¼” black rubber ring for bobbins

Please note: Drop spindles do not come with bobbins as they can be used without one. However, up to 4 Black or White bobbins can be bundled with a drop spindle for the discounted rate of $9 each. If the spindle has a custom colour trim, you can select "Trim Colour" for matching bobbins for $10 each. If your chosen drop spindle has black or white trim, please DO NOT select "Trim Colour" for your bobbins or you'll end up paying a higher price for your black/white bobbins.

Select a ½” hook (same as reg. size spindle hook) if you'll be spinning or plying yarn that isn't 'bulky' OR a ¾” Hook if you are planning on spinning or plying yarn that is 'bulky' or thicker. A 1/2" hook is big enough to ply 4 'worsted weight' yarn strands. Hooks are not interchangeable - you can size up, but not size down.

The free textured mystery colour wool mini-batt(approx.14g or 1/2oz) is for you to play around with, and test out on your new spindle. In the menu above, you can choose to upgrade to a 56g/2oz mystery batt or to completely remove it should you not want it.

Specs

3d printed with PLA+ trim and bobbins, with PLA whorl cores. Unfinished hardwood dowels. Metal ½” cup hook.

Drop Spindles
Dowel length: 24.8cm / 9 3/4"
Dowel thickness: 9.5mm / ⅜”
Total length: 27.9cm or 11”
Diameter: 10.2cm / 4”
Hook: ½” Hook (same as reg. size spindle hook) OR ¾” Hook (Bulky Yarn)
Note* Hooks are not interchangeable
Weight: 66g / 2.3oz

Bobbins
Length: 12.7cm / 5"
Diameter: 8.3cm / 3 1/4"
Weight: 13g / 0.46oz
Fits any 3/8” diameter dowel

Drop Spindle & Bobbin total weight: 79g / 2.79oz

Care Instructions/Warnings

Whorl & bobbins are made of  PLA(A renewable plastic made from plant starch). This material begins to warp at 60°c/140°F.

The hardwood shaft is unfinished, and you may choose to paint it or seal it with a wood finish of your choice. If the bobbins are snug, please sand down the wood prior to finishing or they may not fit afterwards.

I recommend practicing over carpet or grass as drop spindles and bobbins in general can be damaged from any drop on a hard surface – especially if they are full of yarn, as that will increase their weight. 

Due to the printing process, bobbins can snap if bent or if dropped.