Ashford Double Drive Flyer
Ashford Double Drive Flyer
SKU: DDFW
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The Ashford Double Drive Flyer (DDFW) is the non-sliding flyer and whorl a double drive Traditional, Traveller or the Elizabeth runs. Buy it as a spare when yours cracks or wears, or as a second flyer to keep a different yarn on. The Sliding Hook Flyer comes in double drive too, with yarn guides that slide along the arms.
| Fits | Traditional double drive, Traveller double drive, the Elizabeth |
| Takes | Standard Bobbin, double drive (DDB or DDBL) |
| Ratios on a Traditional | 7.5, 9.5 and 13:1, and 16:1 bobbin lead |
| Ratios on a Traveller | 6, 8 and 10.5:1, and 13:1 bobbin lead |
| Orifice | 3/8 in |
| Bobbin capacity | 100g/3.5oz, a little under one braid |
| In the box | The flyer, its whorl and one double drive Standard Bobbin |
| Finish | Natural |
| Made of | Beech hardwood and veneered MDF |
The whorl slides onto the flat on the flyer shaft. For fine, high-twist yarn, the High Speed Double Drive Whorl and its High Speed Bobbins go on this flyer.
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Ashford Double Drive Flyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It fits the Elizabeth as well as double drive Traditional and Traveller wheels.
The double drive Standard Bobbin, DDB natural or DDBL lacquered. With the High Speed Double Drive Whorl fitted, it takes the High Speed Bobbin instead.
It's made for wheels that run double drive. For a single drive Traditional, Traveller or Traveller 3, the Standard Single Drive Flyer is the one.
It comes in natural beech. Wax or seal it before you use it, which protects the wood from lanolin and marks over the years.