Vintage

Our Spring Fiber Festivals are in May 2010.

Our Spring 2010 Journey Wheels have started production.

For technical assistance with your Journey Wheel, please call Jonathan at 978/264-0584 (we're on East Coast time).

Over 30 years ago with inspiration from the Indian charkha, Jonathan Bosworth designed the Journey Wheel as a single-treadle flyer spinning wheel. The Journey Wheels are still made of beautiful of cherry — its color and intensity will deepen the longer you own your Journey Wheel.

As a design engineer and master craftsman, Jonathan has developed the Journey Wheel into a true workhorse spinning wheel which works well with a variety of fibers including wools, cotton, silk, alpaca and more. Just as important, the Journey Wheel is designed for easy travel — take your Journey Wheel with you, wherever you may go!

With principal ratios of 8:1 and 16:1 and intermediary ratios of 10:1 and 14:1, the Journey Wheel is available as a single- or double-treadle wheel. It spins beautifully as a double-drive wheel or with the Scotch tension option, whether you are spinning fine laceweight or thicker yarns.

No settings are lost or parts removed when you fold your Journey Wheel into its self-contained case; nothing is left behind by mistake. The Journey Wheel's unique open U-orifice means you'll never need an orifice hook again.

The Journey Wheel is ...

Portable! It is hinged and folds into itself to form a 14"x16"x7 box. It weighs between 14-15 pounds (density of the wood varies), and is easily carried with a leather shoulder strap.

The Flyer is our own design, featuring a unique well-balanced U-shaped orifice, which means no more orifice hooks. The whole front of the flyer opens like a gate, which makes changing bobbins a snap.

The Treadle is designed to be pedalled heel-and-toe, allowing a relaxed posture for spinning.

Belts are tensioned by a single precise adjustment for double-drive spinning, or by two simple adjustments for Scotch Tension spinning. Belts do not need to be removed to fold your Journey Wheel, or to unwind spun yarn.

Two Spare Bobbins rest easily in the built-in Lazy Kate.

Specifications

Dimensions

• 14" x 16" x 7" folded
• 32" high (opened and upright)
• Orifice 29" from floor

Weight

• 14-15 pounds

Ratios

• Treadle to Flyer: 8.1 and 16:1
• Direct drive double-belted system; Scotch tension optional
• Bobbin to Flyer: 1.8:1
• Bobbin size: 3" diameter, 2 7/8" length

Bearings

Nylon, teflon & permanently sealed ball bearings require no lubrication. You may oil the treadle pivots, the footman & strap leathers, & the plastic bearing at the front of the flyer.

Prices (delivery in Spring 2012).

• Single Treadle Journey Wheel $1345
• Double Treadle Journey Wheel $1495

Options are available for your Journey Wheel.

PDF Instructions for your Journey Wheel

Take care of your Journey Wheel and all your wooden fiber tools with Wood Beams.
Protect your Journey Wheel with a padded Travel Case.

Our Journey Wheels are sold out through Fall 2011.
Next available delivery: Spring 2012 — 8 available.

Paying by credit card? Please put your card code in the special instructions box — thank you!

Prefer PayPal? Choose Printable Order in the shopping cart; note PayPal in Special Instructions box and we'll send you a PayPal invoice — thank you!

Add-ons are available for the Journey Wheel; please order here.

Estimated Journey Wheel shipping costs
UPS Ground Service $32-45 (depending on zip code) which includes insurance.
International orders: USPS Global Express or Priority Internationl/Insurance $120 and up; customs/duty fees are the responsibility of the recipient..

Shipping costs will be added on our end; we will confirm pricing and estimate delivery costs when you place your order.

JOURNEY WHEEL DEPOSIT POLICY

We request a $100 deposit for Journey Wheel orders to hold your place in the queue; $50 of this is refundable if you cancel your order before delivery.

6.25% Sales Tax for Massachusetts Residents

We accept payment by check or money order (payable to Jonathan Bosworth),
PayPal, MasterCard & VISA (charge card minimum $20, please).
• PayPal preferred for International orders.