Vintage

Mini™ Spindles $45,
Premium woods start at $60*

2" diameter whorl on a 9" shaft
NOTE:   We will gladly trim that to the shorter 7 1/2" length if you'd like.

Weight range: 14-28 g/.5-1 oz, depending on the wood. density

These mini-tornados are perfect for small projects and spinning on the go — put your Mini and fiber in a zip-lock bag, and you're ready for the road! Wood availability changes frequently, so ask what is in stock when you order.

Visit the searchable Bosworth Spindle Group at Flickr to see many of our available Standard Mini woods including Bloodwood, Bocote, Bubinga, Canarywood, Cherry, varieties of Maple, Morado, Red Cedar, Red Oak, Pau Amarillo, Purpleheart, Sapele Mahogany, Walnut, and Zebrawood. Premium Minis in limited supply include Amboyna, Ambrosia Maple, Buckeye Burl, Boxwood, Cocobolo, Ebonies, Olivewood, Osage Orange, Pink Ivory, Rosewoods, Sumac, Thuya, Tulipwood and occasional burl woods; not all woods available at all times. Colors may vary by monitor; different boards have varying color intensities and grain.

NOTE Our WishList and Special Spindles notice list are permanently closed.

These Standard Mini™ spindles below are finished with 9" Birch shafts, ready to test and send. Some whorls are pin-balanced for superb spin.

Weight guide: 14 g = .5 oz, 17 g = .6 oz; 22 g = .77 oz; 28 g = 1 oz

13 g          Red Cedar
14-16 g      Canarywood, Cherry, Walnut
17-19 g      Ash, Butternut, Canarywood, Cherry, Mahogany, Redheart, Walnut
20-22 g      Bubinga, Canarywood, Red Oak, Zebrawood
23-26 g      none available
over 26 g    Bloodwood, Bocote, Morado

This list updated 6 May 2013.

Our standard shaft length is now 9".   We will trim a 9" shaft to 7 1/2" on request.  
Trimming the longer shaft will take off about 1 gram.

Ravelers:  Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for questions about our spindles or your orders; I have limited time to spend at Ravelry and your questions are important.

Note wood preference in Special Instructions on Order page.

Shaft Options: Hand-turned hardwood shaft, $18, in Bloodwood, Bocote, Cherry, Cochin Rosewood, Kingwood, Morado, Tulipwood, or Walnut; $25 in Ebony when available. We do our best to finish these as quickly as possible; please allow at least 2 weeks waiting time once we have a whorl ready to finish.

Please see bottom of this page for shipping costs.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PAYMENT

Paying with PayPal? Just send us an e-mail with your request and delivery address! If you prefer, choose Printable Order in the shopping cart; note PayPal in Special Instructions box and we'll send you a PayPal invoice.  There is no direct link to PayPal; we must generate an invoice for you— thank you!

Premium Minis™: On occasion, we use limited-availability woods as they strike Jonathan's fancy. Finished Premium Minis™ are $60 each for a standard Birch shaft; $78-85 with a hand-turned shaft. We're happy to suggest a wood to complement or contrast with the whorl of your choice.  Most Premium Minis™ are finished on a by-request basis, so we do not often have finished Premium spindles available.  Our former WishList is now permanently closed.  When available, occasional Premium spindles are announced on the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it list and in our Journey Wheel group on Ravelry.

Ordering Premium Minis™: Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out what is available before placing your order.

Take care of your spindles with Wood Beams.

Please see bottom of this page for shipping costs.

Shipping costs will be added on our end. We ship around the world — please ask about delivery to your corner of the fiber universe. US Packages are sent via USPS Priority Mail; shipping for a 1-pound package is $5.55-7.00 with tracking; insurance at your request and cost.

International packages are sent by USPS 1st Class International (Charkhas & Journey Wheels sent by Priority or Express Mail with insurance), $9.15 to Canada for a 12 oz package; $15.40 to Europe, Asia and Australia.  A shipping estimate is always included with confirmation of your order.

6.25% Sales Tax for Massachusetts Residents

We accept payment by check or money order (payable to Jonathan Bosworth),
PayPal, MasterCard & VISA (charge card minimum $20, please).
We prefer PayPal for International orders.