Tiger Maple and Jatoba Pear Whorl Support Spindle

Tiger maple was the wood chosen by Dave for the gorgeous 1 1/2 inch pear style whorl of this support spindle. He has also adorned it with his signature pyrographic leaf motif. The 10 1/2 inch shaft was made from jatoba. The weight of this beautiful handspinning tool is 0.8 ounces or 23 grams.  Additional photos can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Mini Swiss Pear and Hard Maple Pear Style Whorl Support Spindle Travel Set

The 1 1/8 inch pear style whorl of this mini support spindle was crafted from Swiss pear, and the 8 1/4 inch shaft from hard maple. The whorl features Dave's signature pyrographed leaf motif. The weight of this beautiful spindle is 0.5 oz. (15 grams). Also included with this set is a mini hand glazed ceramic spinning bowl which travels securely in it's velvet pouch.  Additional photos can be seen at the listing for this handspinning tool in our Etsy shop.

New Pear Whorl Tahkli Drop Spindles

It's been a couple of years since Dave made pear whorl Tahkli drop spindles.   Our previous Tahklis were designed to be used as either a support spindle or a drop spindle, but after several of our loyal patrons asked to have one that was exclusively a drop spindle, Dave was happy to oblige.  The woods used in the pear style whorls of these handspinning tools are spalted golden pheasant wood, Oregon myrtlewood, pau ferro, redheart and Pacific yew.  Additional photos can be seen of all these beautiful drop spindles in our Etsy shop.

Cocobolo and Hickory Pear Takli Spindle

Cocobolo and hickory are the woods used by Dave to make this beautiful pear whorl Takli spindle.  A brass hook was added to the top, allowing for use as either a drop spindle or supported spindle.  The weight of this handspinning tool is 1.3 ounces.

Pear Whorl Takli Maple Burl and Walnut Support Drop Spindle

Pear Whorl Takli Maple Burl and Walnut Support Drop Spindle

This pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 11 1/2 inches long and weights about 1.2 ounces. The whorl was turned from a beautiful piece of Big Leaf Maple Burl and the shaft from Walnut. Cobalt blue celluloid accent rings have been added for a pop of color. Dave has also added a brass hook so you can use this spindle as either a supported spindle or a drop spindle.

Do you need a support spinning bowl for your spindle? If so, please visit the "Support Spinning Bowls" section of our shop.

Pear Whorl Takli Walnut and Maple Support Drop Spindle

Pear Whorl Takli Walnut and Maple Support Drop Spindle

This pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 11 1/2 inches long and weights about 1.2 ounces. The whorl was turned from a beautiful piece of Walnut and the shaft from Maple. Cobalt blue celluloid accent rings have been added for a pop of color. Dave has also added a brass hook so you can use this spindle as either a supported spindle or a drop spindle.

Pear Whorl Takli Support Spindle with Pyrography and Mammoth Ivory

Pear Whorl Takli Support Spindle with Pyrography and Mammoth Ivory

This pear whorl Takli support spindle measures about 12 inches long and weights about 1.0 ounces (28g). The cherry whorl has been adorned by Dave with a pyrographed leaf motif. The end of the walnut shaft has been shaped to better accommodate a half-hitch. The tip was crafted from redheart. An accent of ancient mammoth ivory was also used to adorn the shaft. More photos of this spindle can be viewed at the Etsy listing.

Fast Moving Spindles!

We have the BEST patrons in the world! As soon as I had listed six of Dave's new spindles in our Etsy shop, five of them sold! I didn't even have the opportunity to blog about them! :) The Padauk Pear Takli Spindle in the photo above is still available. If you would like to be one of the first to be notified of new items, be sure and sign up for our newsletter in the box on the right hand side bar :)