Vintage

Mini™ Spindles $45,
Premium woods $60*

Narrow height, 2" diameter whorl on a 9" shaft
NOTE:   We will gladly trim that to the shorter 7 1/2" length if you'd like.

Weight range: 14-28 g/.5-1 oz, depending on the wood.

These mini-tornados are perfect for small projects and spinning on the go — put your Mini and fiber in a zip-lock bag, and off you go! Wood availability changes frequently, so ask what is in stock when you order.

Visit the Bosworth Spindle Group at Flickr to see many of our available Standard Mini woods including Bloodwood, Bocote, Bubinga, Canarywood, Cherry, varieties of Maple, Morado, Red Cedar, Red Oak, Pau Amarillo, Purpleheart, Sapele Mahogany, Tasmanian Rose Myrtle,  Walnut, and Zebrawood. Premium Mini woods include Afezelia, Amboyna, Ambrosia Maple, Buckeye Burl, Boxwood, Cocobolo, Ebonies, Olivewood, Osage Orange, Pink Ivory, Rosewoods, Silver Wattle, Sumac, Thuya, Tulipwood and occasional burl woods in limited supply; not all woods available at all times. Colors may vary by monitor; different boards have varying color intensities and grain.

NOTE Our WishList and Special Spindles notice list are now closed.

These Standard Mini™ spindles listed below are finished with short 7 1/2" Birch shafts, ready to test and send. Some whorls are pin-balanced for superb spin.

Weight guide: 14 g = .5 oz, 17 g = .6 oz; 22 g = .77 oz

under 14 g    Mahogany
16-17 g        Birds Eye Maple, Canarywood, Cherry, Maple, Redheart, Walnut
18-19 g        Birds Eye Maple, Bubinga, Maple, Walnut
20-21 g        Bocote
22-23 g        Morado

This list updated  10 May 2012.  Our standard shaft length is now 9".  We will trim a 9" shaft to 7 1/2" on request.   Trimming the longer shaft takes off about 1 gram.

These Standard Mini™ spindles listed below are finished with longer 9" Birch shafts, ready to test and send. Some whorls are pin-balanced for superb spin.

Weight guide: 14 g = .5 oz, 17 g = .6 oz; 22 g = .77 oz; 28 g = 1 oz

under 14 g    none available
14-16 g        Cherry, Red Cedar
17-19 g        Ash, Birds Eye Maple, Cherry, Paduak, Redheart, Walnut
20-22 g        Birds Eye Maple, Bubinga, Pau Amarillo, Purpleheart, Redheart, Zebrawood
23-26 g        Birds Eye Maple, Bloodwood, Bocote, Bubinga, Morado, Pau Amarillo, Purpleheart, Zebrawood
over 26 g     none available

On May 2, our spindles will be packed for Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, May 5-6.

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Note wood preference in Special Instructions on Order page.

Shaft Options: Hand-turned hardwood shaft, $15, in Bloodwood, Bocote, Cherry, Cochin Rosewood, Kingwood, Morado, Tulipwood, or Walnut; $20 in Ebony when available. We do our best to finish these as quickly as possible; please allow at least 2 weeks waiting time once we have a whorl ready to finish.

Shipping costs will be added on our end; Priority Mail begins at $5.20/1 pound package within the US; we'll estimate shipping for on International orders.  We will confirm the final costs prior to requesting payment.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PAYMENT

Paying with PayPal? Just send us an e-mail with your request and delivery address! If you prefer, choose Printable Order in the shopping cart; note PayPal in Special Instructions box and we'll send you a PayPal invoice.  There is no direct link to PayPal; we must generate an invoice for you— thank you!

Premium Minis™: On occasion, we use limited-availability woods as they strike Jonathan's fancy. Finished Premium Minis™ are $60 each for a standard Birch shaft; $75-80 with a hand-turned shaft. We're happy to suggest a wood to complement or contrast with the whorl of your choice.  Most Premium Minis™ are finished on a by-request basis, so we do not often have finished Premium spindles available.  We are working through our WishList (sadly, now closed).  When available, occasional Premium spindles are announced on the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it list and in our Journey Wheel group on Ravelry.

Take care of your spindles with Wood Beams.

Shipping costs will be added on our end.  We ship around the world — please ask about delivery to your corner of the fiber universe. US Packages are sent via USPS Priority Mail; shipping for a 1-pound package is $5.30-6.70, depending on postal zone; $5.20 when a USPS Flat Rate envelope or small box is appropriate.

International spindle orders are sent by USPS 1st Class International beginning at $5.50 to Canada for a 12 oz package; $10.50 to Europe, Asia and Australia.  A shipping estimate is always included with confirmation of your order.

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.