The Sidekick is Schachts travel spinning wheel. Its designed to fold easily, yet be a solid spinner.
New for 2024, the drive wheel has been updated to a sleek, stylish black.
Features
- Double Treadle
- Scotch Tension
- Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
- Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
- Long, comfortable treadles.
- Uses the same bobbins, whorls and flyer as the Schacht Matchless and Ladybug wheels.
- Employs Scotch tension with a precise control knob.
- The drive wheel spins on ball bearings.
- The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
- Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.
- 3 – Travel Bobbins
- Fast and Medium Whorls
- Threading Hook
- Poly Drive Band
- Adjustable Carrying Strap
Dimensions
- Weight: 13 lbs.
- Open: 27.25″ h 18″ w 15″ d
- Folded: 21.5″ h x 8.25″ w x 15″ d
- Orifice Height: 25″
- Orifice Diameter: 3/8″
- Drive Wheel Diameter: 13.75″
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Sidekick Whorl Ratios
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4:1 & 4.8:1
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Slow
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5.7:1 & 6.8:1
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Medium (Included)
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8:1 & 9:1
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Fast (Included)
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10:1 & 12:1
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High
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11:1 & 13:1
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Super High
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Optional Accessories:
- Sidekick Bag
- High Speed Bobbin
- Additional Whorls
- Tensioned Lazy Kate
- Schacht Niddy Noddy
- Sidekick Bulky Plyer Flyer
- Niddy Noddy
Receive a free bag of wool top with the purchase of this wheel. Note: Fiber will not be added to your cart but will be added to your order AFTER your complete your order.
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