The Sidekick is Schacht's great traveling spinning wheel. She's designed to fold easily yet be a solid spinner. Here are some of the Sidekick's features:
- Folds to 21.5"h by 8.25"w by 15" d.
- Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
- Lightweight at 13 pounds.
- 13.7" drive wheel
- Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
- 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 travel bobbins, fast and medium whorls, threading hook, and adjustable carrying strap along with a carry bag.
Note: We do not keep this spinning wheel in stock. We will order it as soon as you let us know you want it and will contact you with shipping information.