Maxi Spindles

Maxi™ Spindles $65

3" diameter whorl on a 10 1/2" shaft
Weight range: 1.3-2 oz, depending on the wood.

Our Maxis™ are perfect for beginners or for thicker yarns. They also make excellent plying spindles. Let us know your preference or ask what is in stock when you order. 

Visit our searchable Bosworth Spindle Group at Flickr to see many of our available woods including Birdseye Maple, Bocote,  Bubinga, Canarywood, Cherry, Morado, Red Oak, Purpleheart, Mahogany, Walnut, and Zebrawood; not all woods available at all times. Colors may vary by monitor; different boards have varying color intensities and grain.

NOTE Our WishList and Special Spindles notice list are now closed.

These Maxis™ are finished with Orford Cedar shafts, ready to test and send.
Some whorls are pin-balanced for superb spin.

Weight guide: 35 g = 1.25; 45 g = 1.6 oz, 56 g = 2 oz

Standard Maxi™ $65   Orford Cedar shaft
40 g    Canarywood

Skinny Maxi™ $65   narrower whorl height, Orford Cedar shaft
29-33 g    Ash, Canarywood
34-38 g    Canarywood

Special Maxi™ $90  hand-turned hardwood shafts
34  g    Ash (skinny) / Walnut shaft

This list updated 21 June 2013.

Coming in early July! Standard & Skinny Maxis in BE Maple, Bocote, Bubinga, Purpleheart, Red Oak, Redheart & Walnut.

NEW!  Picasso™ Maxis™  — multi-color whorls, narrow height, ready to test and send.
Some whorls are pin-balanced for superb spin.

Picasso™ Maxi™ $80  Orford Cedar shaft
available at 40, 41 and 42 g

Picasso™ Maxi™ $105   hardwood shaft
more available in July

This list updated 21 June 2013.

When requesting a special shaft, please allow a minimum of 2 weeks waiting time once we have a whorl ready to finish.

Note wood preference in Special Instructions on Order page.

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Take care of your spindles with Wood Beams.

Shipping costs will be added on our end. We ship around the world — please ask about delivery to your corner of the fiber universe. US Packages are sent via USPS Priority Mail; shipping for a 1-pound package is $5.55-7.00 with tracking; insurance at your request and cost.

International packages are sent by USPS 1st Class International (Charkhas & Journey Wheels sent by Priority or Express Mail with insurance), $9.15 to Canada for a 12 oz package; $15.40 to Europe, Asia and Australia.  A shipping estimate is always included with confirmation of your order.

6.25% Sales Tax for Massachusetts Residents

We accept payment by check or money order (payable to Jonathan Bosworth),
PayPal, MasterCard & VISA (charge card minimum $20, please).
We prefer PayPal for International orders.