Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel Unfinished

I am new to spinning; this is my first spinning wheel. My considerations were first, cost, second, compactness (I have very little room in my house). Boy, did I luck out. First, there are several folks at Ashford who care a lot about the assembly process. The instructions are clear, well thought out, and straightforward. The manufacturing team took great care in the fit and placement – all the pilot holes are in the right place, all the assembly bolts are easy to get to, and everything just kind of falls together. After assembly, the wheel is pretty much bombproof – the joints are solid and seem determined to stay that way. The period of time between opening the box and having a spinning wheel sitting in my living room was an education in how a high-quality product, produced by high-quality folks, can be a true joy to put together.So how does it work? Well, I am teaching myself how to spin, so there is a learning curve. However, this learning curve is fairly short: it doesn’t take very long to get the hang of treadling, drafting, and generally keeping track of all the mechanics of turning fiber into yarn. The more I use this wheel, the more fun I have.Oh.. if you are looking for a spinning wheel as decor for a 17th century farmhouse, keep looking. If you want a sturdy, fun wheel to make yarn, well, I expect to use mine for many years to come .I recommend it without reservation. [...]