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Sidekick Spinning Wheel

Schacht Sidekick portable spinning wheel . . .

Shuttleworks is pleased to announce the arrival of Schacht Spindle's latest spinning wheel. The long-awaited Sidekick has been designed to fold easily, and still be a solid spinner. Here are some of the Sidekick’s features:

Sidekick - front viewSidkick - folded

  • Folds to 21 1/2" high, 8 1/4" wide and 15" deep
  • Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for easy transport
  • Lightweight at 13 pounds
  • 13 3/4" drive wheel allows for ratios from 4.25 to 15.25
  • Long, comfortable treadles
  • Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Matchless and Ladybug wheels
  • The Sidekick can be purchased without the bobbin-flyer assembly if you already have a Mtchless or Ladybug
  • 25" orifice height for comfortable spinning
  • Employs Scotch tension with precise control
  • 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. Also available is the Sidekick bulky flyer package. For more information about the Sidekick give us a call or better still come on out and test drive this snazzy, solid, set-you-apart spinning wheel from Schacht Spindle.


Please call during business hours for more information (403-938-1099).

12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. - Mountain Standard Time - Tuesday to Saturday.
Closed on holidays.


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