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In 2024, Louët added a double treadle version of the S17! The technical specifications are the same as the IrT version of the S10 Concept, so all S10 flyers and bobbins will fit your wheel.
The Louet S17 has a single belt bobbin drive with an adjustable flyer brake to regulate tension. This results in spinning wheels that are very easy to learn how to spin on, and also very suitable to spin thicker yarns. The bobbins have a whorl with three settings that can be used to obtain three spinning speeds or ratios. By using different types of bobbins and flyers this wheel can be used to produce every kind of yarn, from coarse wool to fine silks. A High Speed Set is also available for this wheel for easier spinning of very fine yarns. Finally, an excellent spinning wheel must turn freely and quietly. Accordingly Louet uses maintenance-free ball bearings in the main hub and at the footman connection. (No lubrication is required).
The wheels are made of a laminated hardwood with a "birch" exterior finish and is a kit that needs complete assembly. The wood is unfinished - you will need to lacquer, oil, or paint your new S17. The wood will come sanded and the edges rounded, however, there may be some rough spots which the user can remove with sand paper we provide in the kit.
Specifications:
Main wheel: 50 cm (19 3/4")
Ratios: 1:5.5, 1:7.5, 1:10.5
Orifice: 12 mm (1/2")
Height: 70 cm (27 5/8")
Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
Accessories available:
extra bobbins
high speed bobbin
and matching flyer (clear lacquered)
high speed fat core bobbin (clear lacquered)
bulky bobbin
and matching flyer (clear lacquered)
stand alone skeinwinder lazy kate with adjustable brake for four bobbins (clear lacquered)
Our first response to your order would be to have it shipped directly from our warehouse. In the case that our stock levels are too low, your order may need to be either ordered into our warehouse or shipped directly to you from Louet in Holland. Please allow 3-5 business days for them to process and ship out your order before receiving an e-mail with your tracking number. Should your order be backordered with our vendor, one of our customer service representatives will contact you with delays and shipping information.
Please note that Louet shipments are sent via UPS or Fed-Ex and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after being shipped. Please provide a physical address for your order as UPS does not send to PO Boxes. Direct shipping is not available for international orders at this time so please allow time for your order to reach us before we ship it to you.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your order at (509) 536-7746 or sales@paradisefibers.com.
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