Ashford DOUBLE TREADLE KIT User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
DOUBLE TREADLE KIT
ASHFORD TRADITIONAL SINGLE OR DOUBLE DRIVE
Tools Required: Hammer, slot screwdriver, candlewax, Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil.
Finishing the Wood: We recommend the wood surfaces be sealed before assembly. This protects the kiln dried wood from
climatic changes and enhances its beauty. Use either the Ashford Wax Finish or the same finish as
the rest of your wheel.
Assembly Sequence: Please read these instructions right through before commencing.
1. Depending on the age of your wheel, remove from the con rod end of the crank either:
a) the split pin with a pair of pliers
b) the O-ring with a pin or needle
c) the E-clip with a small screwdriver
Take off old con rod from the crank or
d) snap con rod off crank
2. Remove the hub pin. - Use the nail provided and a hammer. Note: on earlier models the hub pin is in the middle of the hub.
Avoid damaging the spokes. Place a flat steel object such as pliers or a spanner over the nail and hammer it.
3. Remove the crank from the wheel.
On old spinning wheels use a slot screwdriver to prise the bent 1/8” diameter hub pin out.
4. Remove the wheel from the frame. Clean the bearings and wheel. Remove any fibres that may have collected around the
crank.
5. Replace the wheel into position. Note: the hub pin is on the same side as the con rods.
6. Push the double treadle crank (with the inner con rod attached) through the wheel supports and hub. There are two holes in
the crank. One will fit your wheel.
7. Place the nail down the hub pin slot and into the hole in the crank. Remove the nail and replace it with the hub pin.

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Ashford Handicrafts Limited
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street
PO Box 474, Ashburton 7700 New Zealand
Telephone [phone] Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
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8. Loosen the bolts or screws holding the single leg to the frame.
Use either the allen key provided or a slot screwdriver. Remove
the old treadle rail.
9. Rub candle wax onto the steel pins projecting from the new
treadle rail.
10. Place the Double Treadle Assembly into position between the
two legs.
11. Push the single leg against the treadle rail. Retighten the bolts or
screws.
12. Slide the inner shell of the conrod
universal joint onto the crank until it
clicks into the groove. Then click the
rear conrod onto the universal joint on
the crank.
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13. Insert the front conrod into the large slot in right hand treadle board. Hold
the conrod joint with one hand on either side of the treadle board. With both
hands, turn the conrod joint a ¼ turn. Stretch and slide it into the small slot
and turn it back a ¼ turn until it clicks into place.Repeat the sequence for the
rear conrod and the left treadle board.
14. Lubricate all moving parts with Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil. Now you can enjoy spinning on your new Ashford Double
Treadle Kit.
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