Ashford KIWI 2 SPINNING WHEEL User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
KIWI 2 SPINNING WHEEL
KSWII110618V9

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Check hardware against full
size illustration.
To make assembly easier use
candle wax on the screws.
Check the directions carefully.
When you use the allen key,
make sure it is at 90 degrees
and is at the bottom of the
hole.
If the hook is hard to turn use
the allen key.
Before commencing, please read the instructions completely,
identify the parts and note the assembly sequence.
Timber
We recommend that the wood surfaces be waxed or sealed
before assembly. This protects the kiln dried wood from
climatic changes and prevents it getting dirty or stained. The
Silver Beech tree is a native of New Zealand and has a lovely
variety of colour and grain. For a silky smooth matt finish, use
the Ashford Wax Finish to enhance the natural colours and
character of this timber.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE ASHFORD KIWI 2 SPINNING WHEEL
Tools Required
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MDF
The Kiwi2 wheel is made from New Zealand manufactured MDF
(Medium Density Fibre board). MDF is an engineered wood-
based product made by bonding wood fibres with a synthetic
resin adhesive. This resin has been known, in very rare cases,
to cause irritation if dust is inhaled or comes in contact with
the skin. We recommend wiping away any dust with a moist
rag and then sealing the surfaces with a 3 coat application of
polyurethane or paint.
MDF is an extremely versatile material that can be machined
and finished to a high standard and has been used to make
furniture for over 30 years. The Kiwi2 Spinning Wheel is also
available factory finished in clear lacquer.

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Real Scale Hardware List
x8
x8
x10 x2 x1
x1
x3
x1
x4
x2
x1
x2
x1
x16
x2
x2
x1
x1
x1

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x2
x2x2
x2
x2
Thread 2 hooks into the
flyer base. Squeeze and
slide the yarn guides
onto the flyer arms.
Apply a drop of oil to the
flyer shaft and slide the
bobbin and flyer whorl
into position.
Loosely attach the feet
to the treadle rail with
50mm (2”) bolts and
barrel nuts. Sit the base
on a flat surface
and check the
feet are level.
Then tighten
the bolts.
Tap wooden dowels to
the bottom of the holes
in either end of the
treadle rail.

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x8
x8
x4
Locate the metal
cover plates into the
polyurethane hinges.
Then attach the hinges
to the treadle rail with
16mm (5/8”) screws.
Lay the base on its
back. Locate the metal
cover plates into the
polyurethane hinges.
Then attach the treadle
boards to the hinges
with 16mm (5/8”)
screws.
Turn the base back over.
Tap wooden dowels
down to the bottom of
the holes in the feet.

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x2x2
x4
x2
Attach the “toe saver” to
the base with 50mm (2”)
screws.
Locate the base onto
the dowels and secure
the base to the legs
with 50mm (2”) bolt
and barrel
nuts. Note the
“toe saver” is
towards the
front.
Tap wooden dowels to
the bottom of the holes
in both ends of the main
upright.

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Slide the crank through
the ball bearings.
Position the main
upright onto the holes
in the base. Check that
the ball bearing with
the extension faces the
back.
Secure main upright in
place with a 50mm (2”)
bolt and barrel nut.

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Slide the inner shell of
the conrod universal
joint onto the crank until
it clicks into the groove.
Then click the front
conrod onto the
universal joint on the
crank.
Place the wheel in
position.

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Note that the rear conrod
attaches to the left treadle
board and the front conrod
attaches to the right treadle
board.
Align the wheel and hole
in the crank shaft with
the groove in the
hub.
Carefully tap the
hub pin through the
hub and crank.
Lay the wheel on it’s
back. (protect your table
with a towel or piece of
cardboard)
Remove the front conrod
from the crank.
Insert the front conrod
joint into the right
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 towards
you.
Slide it up into the small
slot and turn it back a ¼ turn
until it clicks into place.

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Then repeat this
sequence for the rear
conrod and the left
treadle board.
Finally click the front
conrod back onto the
crank.
NOTE: It easier to insert the rear
conrod joint into the treadle
board when the treadle board
is at the lowest point - turn the
wheel until the rear conrod is in
the lowest position.
Tap the nylon bearing
down to the bottom of
the hole in the rear flyer
support.
Secure the front and back flyer
supports to the maiden bar with
50mm (2”) bolt and barrel nuts.
Check the supports are level
with the edges of
the maiden bar, then
tighten.
Screw the hook and
eye into the maiden
bar.

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x2
Place the maiden bar
onto the dowels in the
main upright and secure
with a 50mm (2”) bolt
and barrel
nut.
a
b
ba
35cm (13¾")
Insert the end of the flyer
shaft into the rear flyer
bearing and click the
flyer orifice into the front
flyer bearing.
Tie the nylon brake band
to spring . Thread
the nylon brake band
through the eye and tie
spring 35cm (13 ¾”)
from spring , then cut
the surplus nylon off and
tie it to the other end of
spring .
Take the nylon brake
band up and over the
groove in the bobbin and
place spring onto the
hook. Insert the tension
knob into the maiden
bar, thread the end of
the nylon brake band
through the hole in the
tension knob and tie a
knot. Turn the tension
knob to wind on excess
nylon.
Take care not to
over-stretch the
springs.

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Remove drive belt when not
in use to avoid it stretching.
Locate the drive band
around the large flyer
whorl & small groove
in the wheel. This gives
a flyer to wheel ratio of
5.5:1. For a higher flyer
speed, locate the drive
band on the small flyer
whorl & large groove in
the wheel. This gives a
flyer to wheel ratio of
7.25:1.
Tie the 2 ends of the
tape together, loop it
through the threading
hook and hang it
on the tension
knob.
Gently tap the lazy kate
pins into the base and
locate the bobbins on
them for storage and
plying. Stop tapping
when the pins reach the
bottom of the holes.

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To make spinning easier
apply a drop of Ashford
Spinning Wheel Oil to
the flyer, bobbin and
conrod bearings.
Note: The ball bearings
are sealed for life and
do not require oiling.
Happy Spinning!
How to insert the polyurethane conrod joints into the conrod.
*This has been pre-assembled in the factory.
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