JP Spindle Works Luxury Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Support spindle.
Spalted Holly whorl with mahogany shaft.

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

Thank you for visiting my website!

I'm trying to balance adding things to the website with making sure that I have stock for upcoming local events. Pop by from time to time as you never know when something new might appear, but I usually try to post a few spindles for sale on Fridays

Upcoming Events

I will be with Shannon (of Twisted Southpaw) at the Falling Into Fiber Retreat on October 18th (Noon to 5 PM) and depending on how things go I might have a few spindles for sale.

Beachside Hotel & Suites

1901 North Atlantic Ave.

Cocoa Beach, FL

Shannon and I will be vending at Orlando Distaff Day on January 9 & 10, 2026. If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello. Shannon will have handspun yarn, project bags, and padded spindle bags for sale, and I will have a selection of my wares available.

Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee

3011 Maingate Lane

Kissimmee, FL 34747

www.orlandodistaffday.org

*ORDERS OUTSIDE OF THE US*

Unfortunately, I am not currently able to ship to any countries in the EU due to difficulties with import restrictions.

Right now, the website is set up to accept orders from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Norway, and Germany; if you are interested in purchasing something and you live outside of those regions,

before trying to place an order, please send me an email at jpspindleworks@gmail.com and I will do my best to work with you to get you what you want.

JP Spindle Works offers a wide range of high-quality handmade fiber tools, including drop spindles, supported spindles, spinning and notion bowls, yarn butlers, orifice hooks, and more.

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My main job is overnight, so I keep odd hours. JP Spindle Works, for the moment, is my side project and there just aren't enough hours in the day. Emails will be answered as soon as possible, in the order that they are received. Thank you for checking out my website and thank you for your patience.

JP Spindle Works

Davenport FL 33837

jpspindleworks@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at jpspindleworks@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What about custom orders?

While I do accept custom orders from time to time, out of necessity, I have been moving away from them.

For now, I have completely stopped accepting any new custom orders until I have completed the ones that I already have people waiting on me for.

In an attempt to satisfy demand, I have been working tirelessly (okay, I've been working tiredly, too) to make as many spindles as I can. While rewarding for both parties, custom work requires extra interaction which has been coming out of my "down time" and it also disrupts the flow of things when I'm in the workshop.

I'm working on coming up with a solution that balances the need to regularly add things to the website, squirrel away inventory for events, and occasionally satisfy specific requests, but will also allow me the necessary time to spend with those I love.

I hope that you understand, and know that I really am trying my best.

Is this your full-time job?

Not yet. I'm currently working overnights and this is a side project that I eventually would like to become a full-time thing. Your patience is appreciated as I do my best to grow in this business.

Do you spin or do you just make the tools?

Yes, I am also a spinner, a knitter, and rarely (and poorly) a crocheter... crochetist???

I began knitting in the early 2000s and shortly thereafter started spinning. Spindles weren't available where I lived so I used my woodworking skills to create my own. In the last few years I have concentrated on refining my methods and style and have decided to pursue elegant spindles with a glossy, natural, finish.

What finish do you use on your products

After sanding and polishing, I apply 2 coats of Odie's Oil to all of my wood products.

Unless otherwise specified, I never use urethanes, varnishes, or shellacs.

What does "Stabilized" mean?

WHAT IS STABILIZED WOOD?

It’s wood that has successfully completed therapy and has fully come to terms with a life

as lumber instead of being a tree.

Just kidding

Short answer: It is wood that has undergone a process that fills its pores with resin.

Long answer: The wood is dried in an oven until there is no more moisture left, then it is

submerged in a special, clear, resin (I use Cactus Juice brand resin, and, unfortunately,

no, I am not a paid spokesperson). The wood, in its resin bath, is then placed into a

vacuum chamber which pulls out all of the air that was hiding in the grain structure of

the wood. After several days under vacuum all of the air has escaped from the wood

and when the vacuum is released the resin seeps in to fill up the spaces where there

once was air. Next comes a soak in the resin bath (twice as long as it took to get rid of all

of the air) to allow the resin to seep into all of those nooks and crannies, and then,

finally, back into the oven to cure the resin and transform it from a liquid into a solid.

OKAY, BUT WHY???

First of all, it makes the wood more resilient; it is less likely to suffer damage if dropped

(there’s probably a reason they’re called “drop spindles” after all) or knocked around. As

a bonus, it allows the wood to achieve a smoother, shinier, polish without having to

resort to something like lacquer or varnish which can chip or wear off over time; the

resin becomes a permanent feature of the wood. Dyes can also be added to the resin

opening up a new dimension of coloring possibilities.

Cool, but why aren't all of the shafts stabilized?

As drop spindle tips are floating in the air and not in contact with anything while in use, I don't generally use a stabilized shaft, because it would add unnecessary weight and expense to the spindle.

For supported spindles, I use product called Dymalux which is already dyed and stabilized. As the spinning tip is constantly in contact with a hard surface while in use, I use a stabilized material to prevent wear on the tip.

Hopefully this answers some questions that you might have had, and provided you with

a smile or two.

JP Spindle Works

JP Spindle Works

JP Spindle Works Luxury Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

Contact Us

Inquiries

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Frequently Asked Questions

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JP Spindle Works

JP Spindle Works Luxury Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

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Contact Us

Inquiries

JP Spindle Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creations

Reviews that speak for themselves

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