Grafton Spindles

Kendig Cottage Online Store: Hand / Drop Spindles:
Grafton Fibers Spindles

Grafton Spindles
are handcrafted by Tom Diak and come in four drop spindle shapes with varying
weights according to the wood, as well as two sizes of Navajo supported
spindles. We also carry Tom's beautiful Nostepindes (center pull ball winders)
and Orifice Hooks that contain a handy yarn gauge in 1/2 and 1 inch sizes.
We're sure you're going to find something that you like here. As always, please
feel free to click on the link to write us for wood options or if you would like a
personalized spindle made just for you. info@KendigCottage.com

Fiber Ships are the newest in the Grafton Fibers Spindle Line. They are shaped "kind of like a
space ship" in the words of Tom's wife, Linda. They have great spin and spin a long time as well.
We're awaiting a picture of these little beauties, but Linda tells me they sold very well at the latest
fiber shows. We're proud to be bringing them to you! This is a great spindle for silks and fibers
with short staple lengths.

Mala Spindles have a 2" whorl, are rim weighted, and are the next smallest and lightest in this spindle line. Pictured below is a
Mala spindle in Holly wood with a Wenge shaft. This is a great spindle for those luxury fibers.

Swan Spindles have a 2.75 whorl and an 8 to 9 inch shaft. They weigh anywhere from 1 to 2.5 ounces, depending on wood
chosen. This is a great all around spindle for spinning wools and blends. Pictured is a bocote Swan on a bocote shaft. Thanks
to fellow spinner Elaine Harvey, I first learned to spindle on her Swan Grafton spindle.

Nina spindles are the largest, but still long spinning spindles in this line. They are rim weighted both on the top and bottom of
the whorl, with a whorl diameter of 3 inches, and a 10 inch shaft. They weigh from 1.3 to 2.4 ounces again depending on the wood
chosen. These beautiful spindles are great for beginners or for plying. This one has a tulipwood whorl and a paduk shaft.

Navajo Spindles are supported spindles, and these beauties come in the standing or large size with a 36 inch shaft, as well as
the smaller or seated size with a 16 inch shaft. The large spindles have a wood composite shaft as Tom found that wooden shafts
tend to warp on these long spindles. Each size has a beautifully polished 4-5 inch whorl of exotic wood. Pictured below left to right:
Bird's Eye Maple, Bubinga, Wormy Apple, Cherry, Bird's Eye Maple

Nostepindes turned and polished by Tom are elegant and beautiful. They turn making a center pull yarn ball into an art form. The
one shown below is Olivewood.
Tom's Orifice Hooks are beautifully made with a selection of woods, and contain a handy yarn gauge right in the handle. He's
placed both a 1/2 inch and a 1 inch gauge in the handle. Those shown below are of Purpleheart and chestnut.

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