Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel
Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel
SKU: SKU: LB6601
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The Schacht Ladybug is proof that a great spinning wheel doesn't have to be big, heavy, or intimidating. Friendly to beginners but capable enough for experienced spinners, it combines solid Schacht construction with a compact, charming design that's genuinely easy to live with. Built from maple plywood and solid hard maple, it's quiet, smooth, and comfortable to treadle for long sessions. Built-in carrying handles in the legs and a 13.5 lb weight mean you can pick it up and go without a second thought. Take it to a guild meeting, a fiber retreat, or just move it between rooms without any hassle.
Don't let the playful look fool you. The Ladybug supports all three tension modes, Scotch tension, double drive, and bobbin lead, and the full range of Schacht whorls is compatible, giving you ratios from 3.2:1 up to 14.5:1. That's a wide enough range to spin anything from chunky art yarn to fine laceweight. The optional Ladybug Lazy Kate attaches directly to the front leg, keeping everything together when you're on the move.
And somewhere on your wheel, there's a hidden ladybug. Every single one is different.
What's Included
- 3 Travel Bobbins
- Medium and Fast Speed Whorls
- Orifice Hook
- Poly Drive Band
- Cotton Drive Band
- Assembly Manual
- Some Assembly Required
Specifications
- Treadle: Double Treadle
- Tension Modes: Double Drive, Scotch Tension, and Bobbin Lead (Irish Tension)
- Weight: 13½ lbs (6.1 kg)
- Orifice Height: 27" (68.5 cm)
- Drive Wheel: 16" (40.6 cm)
- Orifice Diameter: 3/8" (10 mm)
- Finish: Danish Oil
Whorl Ratios
Each whorl has two grooves, giving two ratio options — simply move the drive band between grooves to switch.
| Whorl | Large / Small Groove |
|---|---|
| Extra Slow (WS6708) | 3.2:1 / 3.6:1 |
| Slow (WS6704) | 4.7:1 / 5.5:1 |
| Medium - WS6706 (included) | 6.5:1 / 8:1 |
| Fast - WS6707 (included) | 9:1 / 10.5:1 |
| High Speed (WS6705) | 11.5:1 / 14:1 |
| Super High Speed (WS6709) | 12:1 / 14.5:1 |
High Speed and Super High Speed whorls require the High Speed Bobbin (sold separately).
Optional Add-Ons
Expand your Ladybug with Schacht's range of compatible accessories:
- WS6712 - Extra Travel Bobbins (lightweight plastic; great to have on hand for plying)
- WS6701 - Regular Maple Bobbins (4 oz. capacity; upgrade from the included travel bobbins)
- WS6703 - High Speed Bobbin (required for High Speed and Super High Speed whorls in double drive mode)
- LB6602 - Bulky Plyer Flyer Package (7/8" orifice and 8 oz. bobbin capacity; for bulky yarns, art yarns, and plying)
- LB6305 - Ladybug Lazy Kate (attaches directly to the front leg; keeps everything together for easy transport)
- WS6601 - Tensioned Lazy Kate (holds and tensions up to 3 bobbins; packs flat for storage and travel)
- WS6908 - Niddy Noddy (winds skeins of 1½ or 2 yards; folds flat for storage and travel)
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