For Ashford Traditional Traveller Country Spinner2 Kiwi Super Flyer Tension Knob

Direct compatible replacement screw-in type tension knob for the Ashford Traditional, Ashford Traveller and Ashford Country Spinner 2 (2014 and 2020) (not the Country Spinner '1' 1999-2012) spinning wheels and also for the Ashford Kiwi Super Flyer. The tension knob controls the fibre 'take-up' of the Irish Tension brake band on the Country Spinner 2 and the Kiwi Super Flyer, both the 'take-up' and the drive band tension on the Double-Drive Traditional and Traveller, and the drive band tension only on the Scotch Tension Single-Drive Traditional and Traveller.

These tension knobs use a M6 (6mm diameter) stainless steel threaded rod, screwed tightly into a 30mm diameter Beech hardwood ball, which is lightly coated with Linseed oil. They are a direct compatible replacement for a missing or damaged original tension knob.

NB. Some of the screw-in tension knobs made by Ashford had a ball approximately 30mm in diameter, whilst some of them had a 35mm diameter ball. I could have produced these using a larger 35mm hardwood ball, but felt that these look disproportionately too large when fitted, compared to other components on the spinning wheel, and so I settled on using the more aesthetically-pleasing smaller 30mm diameter balls instead.

£5.95 (plus postage).

NB. Please see my other listings for my other tension knobs that are compatible with Ashford spinning wheels, including the 'standard' bulbous-headed one to fit the 12mm hole of a large number of Ashfords and other makes of spinning wheel, the flat-top/headed one to fit the 12mm hole of the Kiwi 3, eSpinner 3 and later Joy 2 spinning wheels, and for the ball-headed, thinner-stemmed one to fit the 9mm hole of (mostly) earlier Ashfords..

Please note that, with all hand-crafted items, the dimensions and appearance can differ very slightly with each tension knob. However, we use a 'template' and try our best to produce each one pretty much the same.

NB. These tension knobs are not made by Ashford, but have been produced here in south Wales, UK.

You will receive:

One lightly-oiled, Beech hardwood, tension knob with a M6 (6mm diameter) stainless steel threaded rod, compatible with the Ashford Traditional, Ashford Traveller and Ashford Country Spinner 2 (2014 and 2020) (not the Country Spinner '1' 1999-2012) spinning wheels and also for the Ashford Kiwi Super Flyer.

Approximate overall length: 75mm (2.9 inches).

The threaded rod has approximately 45mm of exposed rod outside the wooden ball.

Ball diameter: approximately 30mm.

Postage charge and combined postage per order:

You'll only be charged £1.90 for Royal Mail Second Class delivery (or upgrade to First Class for £2.50 at checkout) regardless of the quantity or variety of items in your order (and sent to the same address). Be assured that I meticulously keep track of payments, and if I discover that you have indeed paid more than £1.90 (or £2.50) per order, rest easy knowing that I will promptly issue you with a refund.

NB. I only post to the United Kingdom (UK), namely: England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, Scottish Highlands and Scottish Islands. Sorry, but I am no longer able to post to Northern Ireland.

Please see my other spinning wheel items for sale:

Spinning Wheel Drive Bands, Treadle Connectors, Brake Bands, Orifice Threading Hooks, Tension Knobs, Drum Carder Drive Bands, Oil, Maintenance Kits, Hub Pins, Nuts, Footman, E-Clips, Bobbin Winder Drive Bands, Star Knobs, Greetings Cards (spinning wheel themed), Lazy Kates and Skein Winders.

Spinning wheel replacement parts, spare parts, accessories, repairs and servicing:

I produce and sell a wide range of high-quality replacement spinning wheel parts and accessories. From Brake Bands to Tension Knobs, Drive Bands to Bottled Oil, I supply a wide range of items to keep your Ashford, Hansen, Kromski, Lendrum, Louet, Majacraft, Schacht and other makes of spinning wheel in excellent working order. In addition, I take pride in my personal collection of over seventy spinning wheels, which I am currently restoring. What initially started out as a way to meet my own needs, soon became an opportunity for me to provide affordable alternatives to the original-branded products on the market. I also service spinning wheels for customers, and a professional service typically costs around £30 to £40, plus the cost of any replacement parts or upgrades.