CATALOG: E-Spinner and Spinning Wheels

We are able to offer a smooth and continuous spinning option for both our electric and treadle spinners: Level-Wind Flyers and Bobbins are designed and manufactured by WooLee Winder. The Level-Wind Flyer allows for continuous spinning - the yarn flows onto the bobbins with a smooth and level overlay of fibers. You also have greater ease in plying from Level-Wind filled Bobbins
You can also UPGRADE your Current Fricke Treadle or E-Spinner with a Level-Wind Kit. Install the Kit and enjoy the ease, speed and convenience of this upgrade. Specify if Kit is for treadle wheel or E-Spinner. Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level-Wind Bobbins $278 plus shipping.
Fricke E-Spinner

Fricke Electric E-Spinner  The Fricke E-Spinner is designed for production minded spinners, or those unable to use a treadle wheel for extended periods. This scotch tension spinner can be used to spin in either Z or S twist. The quiet reversible US-made motor runs the flyer at up to 1500 r.p.m. (no load). Features the ease of a delta orifice as standard. An optional 3/8" round orifice and threading hook is available instead for an additional $15. Kate and 4 bobbins are included. Base and optional cover are made of luscious cherry wood sealed with tung oil. Cover makes a compact and attractive carrying case and protective storage unit.
EXCEPTIONAL PRICE: E-Spinner is $450E-Spinner with Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level-Wind Bobbins $678.  Cover is $71.50. Free Shipping on E-Spinner to addresses within the 48 contiguous States. Free Shipping on Cover when purchased with E-Spinner.

Optional On/Off Foot Switch adds convenience to stopping and starting the E-Spinner so that you can remove trash, etc. from your fiber. When power is resumed, the E-Spinner continues at the speed you were using when power was disengaged.  Version 1 (DM): Keep foot on switch for power ON. Price: $30 plus shipping.  Version 2 (Billy Pedal): Press and release for power ON. Press and release again for power OFF. No need to keep your foot on the switch. Price: $30 plus shipping. Free shipping when purchased with any E-Spinner.

FRICKE SPINNING WHEELS are the Best Kept Secret in spinning. You get stress-free treadling and smooth running heel-toe action on each of these 5-speed scotch tension wheels. Drive ratios are 5.7:1, 6.8:1, 8.7:1, 12:1, and 19.4:1

There are double ball bearings on wheel and flyer axels; single ball bearing at footman connection to axle lever. The total height of these spinners is 30 inches; height of orifice is 28 inches. Carrying weight is approximately 13 pounds. Free shipping on any Fricke spinning wheels to an address within the 48 contiguous States.

NEW - JUMBO FLYER for Plying and JUMBO BOBBINS available for our treadle spinning wheels. We offer a KIT that includes a Jumbo Flyer and one Jumbo wood Bobbin for $69. The bobbin holds yarn from two plastic bobbins. Additional Jumbo Bobbins are $40 each. A KIT with a Round Orifice Jumbo Flyer and one Bobbin is $84. Plus shipping on all. 

Fricke S-160 Double Treadle Wheel

Fricke S-160-DT - Double Treadle Spinning Wheel


Another smooth operating wheel, this double treadle version of our popular S-160 is twice as easy to use. Use half the effort and get twice the power of most single treadle wheels. Easy delta orifice is standard; optional 3/8" round orifice with threading hook an additional $15. The frame is made of various hardwoods, such as ash, white or red oak. Wheel is MDF with attractive wood grain finish on both sides. Includes 4 bobbins and a Kate.

Terrific Value: $323.  With Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level-Wind Bobbins $551.

Fricke S-160-ST - Single Treadle Spinning Wheel


The best kept secret in spinning wheels. This 5-speed scotch tension, 17" wheel has sealed ball bearings for smooth treadling. Flyer drive features the ease of a delta orifice. Optional 3/8" round orifice and threading hook an additional $15. Frame is various hardwoods, such as ash, white or red oak. Wheel is MDF with an attractive wood grain finish on both sides. Heel-toe action with large, wide treadle, includes 4 bobbins and a Kate.

GREAT PRICE: $  272. With Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level-Wind Bobbins $500.

Fricke S-160 5-speed Wheel

Fricke S-160-F-DT and S-160-F-ST Folding Spinning Wheels 

Folding versions of our popular Double and Single Treadle wheels described above. The folding feature offers greater ease with portability and travel. Easy delta orifice is standard; optional 3/8" round orifice with threading hook an additional $15. Double treadle offers the much desired feature of using half the effort to get twice the power of the single. The Single features a large wide treadle with lots of room for both feet. Same construction as our other models. Includes 4 bobbins and a Kate.
Terrific Value with the Double: $395.  Double Treadle with Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level Wind Bobbins $623.

Great Price on the Single: $334. Single Treadle with Level-Wind Flyer and 4 Level-Wind Bobbins $562.                              

Folding Double Treadle Wheel
Folding Single Treadle Wheel

Extra Bobbins Extra Plastic Bobbins for all Fricke Spinners: $12.50 each.  Extra Level-Wind Bobbins for all Fricke Spinners:  $31 each. Extra JUMBO PLYING Bobbins for Fricke Wheels: $40 each. Plus shipping on all.