Selling my Merlin Tree RoadBug double treadle spinning wheel. I bought it at Rhinebeck, and only used it for about 20-30 hours.
Specifications and details:
Handmade wheel - Constructed of Baltic Birch ply, maple, oak and cherry with single pre-finish coat of danish oil
Friction drive (direct drive) - no drive band
Comes with 3 bobbins and on-board lazy kate
14’ wheel (painted orchid Purple)
Floor to orifice - 17-1/8” - flyer is at a 45 degree upward angle
Orifice inside diameter - 3/8”
Standard flyer holds 5-6 oz bobbin
Standard ratios of 7:1, 9:1 and 12:1, controlled by Scotch Tension
On-board oil bottle and on-board orifice hook
Dimensions: 7”H x 14”D x19”H – 10.0 pounds
Airline carry-on compatible (fits in overhead compartment)
Comes with Merlin Tree carrying bag
All tools are on-board (oil bottle, orifice hook, and spare bobbins)
Asking $350 - $467 brand new
Prefer local delivery (Sellersville, PA), but will ship if the buyer pays for shipping costs. More pics available!!