Ashford TRAVELLER User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street,
PO Box 474, Ashburton, New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 308 9087
Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
Email: sales@ashford.co.nz
Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
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Thank you for purchasing this Ashford product. In the
unlikely event there is any fault in manufacture we will
replace the item. To validate our guarantee please visit
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TRAVELLER SPINNING WHEEL
SINGLE DRIVE
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Ashford TRAVELLER Specifications

General

Treadle	Single
Drive System	Scotch tension
Foldable	Yes
Orifice	10mm
Bobbin Capacity	4 oz
Weight	7kg (15lbs)

Summary

Hardware List

Hardware Components

Lists all screws, nuts, bolts, and other hardware for assembly.

Parts List

Machine Parts

Identifies all major components of the spinning wheel.

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 1

Flyer Unit Preparation

Threading hooks, securing hinges, and assembling the flyer unit.

Maiden Bar and Tension Knob Setup

Installing the tension knob and aligning maid uprights.

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 2

Maid Upright Alignment and Securing

Brake Band Attachment

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 3

Treadle Rail and Leg Assembly

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 4

Securing Legs and Base Orientation

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 5

Wheel Support Placement

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 6

Frame Tightening and Crank Alignment

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 7

Connecting Rods and Crank Shaft Installation

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 8

Hub Pin and Treadle Rail Securing

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 9

Main Frame and Flyer Unit Attachment

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 10

Final Adjustments and Setup

Spinning Wheel Assembly - Part 11

Drive Belt and Ratio Adjustment

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Yarn Not Pulling In / Yarn Breaks

Addresses issues with brake band tension affecting yarn intake.

Hard to Treadle / Drive Band Issues

Covers treadling difficulty and drive band slipping off.