Teardrop - Titanium tipped Russian style supported spindle in Tassie Blackwood with Abalone Inlay
Teardrop - Titanium tipped Russian style supported spindle in Tassie Blackwood with Abalone Inlay
Materials
Whorl - Tassie Blackwood
Shaft - Webbwood
Inlay - Abalone Inlay
Tip - Titanum
Dimensions
Weight - 26 g ( 0.91 oz)
Length - 26 cm ( 10 in )
Width - about 3 cm ( 1.18 in )
This is a Russian-style spindle, you will receive the one in these photos.
This heirloom quality spinning tool is an original designed and made by Jory Freyee and made under the guidance of master craftsman Malcolm Fielding in the workshop of The Spindle Shop.
The spindle shaft is made from Webbwood for strength, stability and long service life. The spindle tip is made from an insert of hard grade titanium for extreme long life. This design is very fast and light with an excellent spin and thin flicking tip.
Your spindle is finished to a smooth surface, polished with a french polish and then a final gloss of carnauba wax for a long lasting shine and protection.
The support tip has a fine smooth point for long spins. The flicking tip is slender and allows good speeds to be attained with ease. This spindle has a medium to high speed spin, long sustain and excellent balance.
Your spindle is checked for quality and spin before despatch and comes with tip protectors.