JP Spindle Works Luxury Drop Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Support spindle.
Spalted Holly whorl with mahogany shaft.

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

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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.

*ORDERS OUTSIDE OF THE US*

Unfortunately, I am not currently able to ship to the UK due to difficulties with import restrictions.

I'm also having trouble with the website calculating any shipping outside of the US, so it is only set up to accept orders shipped within the US. If you are looking to order something and have it shipped internationally, 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. We also provide custom work to meet your unique needs.

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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.

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 satin, 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 the shafts stabilized?

Alas, I currently do not have a vacuum chamber large enough to accommodate pieces

long enough for the shafts, but, perhaps, someday.

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 Drop Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

Contact Us

Inquiries

JP Spindle Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creations

JP Spindle Works

JP Spindle Works Luxury Drop Spindles for Hand Spun Yarn

JP Spindle Works

Handmade Fiber Tools for Spinning and more.

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Inquiries

JP Spindle Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

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