Louet S17 Spinning Wheel
Louet S17 Spinning Wheel
SKU: SKU: SP0105
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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 three speed whorl that can be used to for different 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).
Current S17s ship with a sliding hook flyer as standard. Unlike fixed hooks, the sliding guides can be repositioned along the flyer arms to precisely control how yarn winds onto the bobbin, and yarn slips in and out easily without the risk of catching or escaping.
The wheels are made of laminated hardwood with a birch exterior finish and is a kit that comes partially assembled. 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 you can remove with sandpaper provided in the kit.
Specifications:
- Main wheel: 50 cm (19 3/4")
- Ratios: 1:5.5, 1:7.5, 1:10.5
- Orifice: 13 mm (1/2")
- Height: 70 cm (27 5/8")
- Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
Accessories Available:
- Extra Bobbins
- High Speed Bobbins (Fine or Thinner Yarns)
- Matching High Speed Flyer
- High Speed Fat Core Bobbins
- Bulky Bobbins (Heavier, Bulkier Yarns)
- Matching Bulky Flyer
- Stand Alone Skeinwinder Lazy Kate with Adjustable Brake for Four Bobbins
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