Bloodwood shaft, tulipwood arms.
1.6 oz (45 g)
4" arms (10.5cm), 7" (18cm) shaft length
The tulipwood arms have beautiful pinkish-red figuring against the peachy-yellow wood. The bloodwood shaft has a rich, even colour. The shaft tapers gently from the below the whorl and ends in a cone with a slight lip. The shaft is about 1/2"/1.3cm at the widest point to 3/16"/3mm right below the cap. The bottom tapers with a blunted point tip on bottom that I suspect means it could be used supported. The shaft is sturdy overall.
Fairly centre-weighted spin with good balance. The inset arm is quite thin and the middle of the bracing arm is relatively thick. Everything slips together and apart easily, but seemed to stay secure once a few wraps were on. The lip of the cone on top holds yarn secure while still being reasonably easy to flick the half-hitch off.
I spun white BFL and a merino/silk blend on it. Couldn't figure out how to flick it fast enough for my satisfaction. Too bad, because it's a beautiful little spindle.
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