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Vermont Wheels Treat yourself to an heirloom that spins like good chocolate melts in your mouth!
Each of these hand-crafted wheels is made here in Vermont with special care and attention by wheelwright Patrick Russo. Beautiful to look at and a joy to spin. I don't know why it feels so much better to spin on, but the spinning pleasure is tenfold greater for me on my mahogany Vermont Wheel than on any of my others. For a while I thought it was the higher ratios compared to many other wheels - I thought that perhaps the need to only treadle once for 19 twists made the experience more relaxing and zen-lik than when you are working with slower ratios. But now I've ruled that out, having spun recently on other wheels with equally high ratios. Maybe its just the ambience created by such a lovely piece of furniture that influences my experience. Whatever the reason, I find it a joy to spin on. Only a limited number are made each year and no two are alike.The wheels available now are as pictured below. The wheels come with three bobbins and feature ratios of 12 and 19 to 1. Fashioned after the Canadian tilt-tension wheels of the last century, this wheel has a 27" wheel diameter and beautifully lathed spokes. A special piece of furniture as well as a fine wheel to spin on. Be sure to click on each photo for a closer look at the fine workmanship and artistry in the wheel. These really can't be shipped so you'll have to come to the shop to see it, spin it and buy it.Price: $800.00
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