Schacht Reeves spinning wheels are now produced by Schacht Spindle Co. in conjunction with Rick and Marge Reeves. These "dream-wheels" offer a high amount of craftsmanship and are beauties to behold.
These Schacht Reeves Saxony style spinning wheels are fast and smooth with a ratios from 7 to 1 to 24 to1. Crafted in Ash or Cherry, the Schacht Reeves spinning wheel is an heirloom in the making. All spinning wheels come with double drive and scotch tension mechanism standard. Choose from single or double treadle in a 30" drive wheel diameter. Each Schacht Reeves spinning wheel includes three bobbins, 2 whorls, a lazy kate with hand turned uprights and a fancy threading hook. 30" Cherry wheel shown above.
Lazy kate and threading hook are included with Schacht Reeves spinning wheel.
All wheels below have the flyer on the left.
Please call us to order if you would like the flyer on the right at no additional cost.
All versions and sizes of the Schacht-Reeves spinning wheel are currently not in production, please check for updates
Standard accessories with wheel | 3 bobbins, lazy kate, threading hook |
Bobbin length, inside dimension | 3 3/8”; bobbin core radius 7/16” |
Bobbin Capacity | 3 - 3 1/2 ounces |
Flyer width between arms | 4” |
Type of bearings/bushings | Drive wheel - ball bearings; flyer - leather and bronze |
Drive Band | Cotton |
Ratios | 30" - 16:1 to 25:1 |
Left- and right-hand Schacht-Reeves spinning wheels available upon request. |
Drop Spindles |