The Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel in the Double Drive configuration is a long-standing classic, refined over decades, now offered in a robust beech wood frame with precision bearings. With a large 56 cm (22″) drive wheel and comfortable treadle action, this model is built for spinners who demand smooth operation, fine yarn capability and long service life.
In double-drive mode the drive band runs from the drive wheel to the flyer whorl and around the bobbin whorl, providing fine control of twist and take-up—excellent for fine yarns, exotic fibres or precision spinning.
Ideal for serious hand-spinners, small business fibre producers or craft studios, this wheel combines heritage design with modern build quality. Its ease of conversion, quality components and reliable performance make it an investment-grade tool.

Benefits

• Exceptional yarn control via double drive system—ideal for fine counts and precision spinning.
  

• Long-tested design (“world’s most popular spinning wheel for 90 years”).

• Durable hardwood construction, ball-bearing components and quality finishes.
  

• Versatile enough to switch between double drive and Scotch tension as fibre or technique changes.
  

• Suitable for advanced spinners, design studios or small-business yarn production.

Ideal Applications:

• Spinning fine wool, silk blends, linen, alpaca and other delicate fibres needing fine twist.
  

• Producing tartan or two-ply yarns where control over twist and take-up matters.
  

• Craft studios producing hand-spun yarn for retail or wholesale.
  

• Advanced spinning classes or guilds teaching fine-count spinning techniques.
  

• Maker-business operations where reliability, repeatability and quality output matter.