SCHACHT SPINNING WHEELS COMPARISON CHART

Ladybug

Sidekick

Matchless

Schacht-Reeves

Description

The Ladybug is easy to spin on,affordable, and lightweight. The ultimate beginner’s wheel

The Sidekick is your grab-and-go choice for travel. Innovative and versatile, it hates to be left at home.

A classic, superior performer, the Matchless will last a lifetime of spinning. You’ll never outgrow it!

Good looks and function combine in the classic Saxony style. A perfect production wheel, the Schacht-Reeves is beauty in motion.

Treadle Action

Double

Double

Single or Double

Single or Double

Weight

13.5 lb

13 lb

16 lb Single Treadle
17 lb Double Treadle

20 lb for 24” Wheel
28 lb for 30” Wheel

Orifice Height

27”

25”

28”

25.5” on 24” Wheel
26” on 30” Wheel

Drive Wheel
Diameter

16”

13 ¾”

19 ½”

24” or 30”

Spinning Ratios

5:1 to 16:1

4.25:1 – 15.25:1

4:1 – 22:1

24”: 12:1 – 18.8:1
30”: 14.5:1 – 24:1

Included

3 Bobbins
Medium+ Fast Whorls
Threading Hook
Poly Drive Band
Cotton Double Drive Band
Manual

3 Bobbins
Medium+ Fast Whorls
Threading Hook
Poly Drive Band
Carrying Strap
Manual

4 Bobbins
Medium+ Fast Whorls
Tensioned Lazy Kate
Threading Hook
Extra Drive Bands
Carrying Strap
Manual

3 Bobbins
Medium+ Fast Whorls
Lazy Kate
Extra Drive Bands
Manual

Optional

Bulky Plyer Flyer
High & Slow Whorls
Tensioned attached Lazy Kate
Tensioned Free Standing Collapsible Lazy Kate

Bulky Plyer Flyer
High & Slow Whorls
Tensioned Free Standing Collapsible Lazy Kate

Bulky Plyer Flyer
Super Hi, High, Slow, or Extra Slow Whorls
High Speed Bobbins
Spinning Wheel Cart

Available in Ash or Cherry Wood

Whorl Ratios

Slow: 5:1 + 6:1
Medium: 7:1 + 9:1
Fast: 10.5:1 + 12.5:1
Hi Speed: 14:1 + 16:1

Slow: 4.25:1 + 5.25:1
Med: 6.25:1 + 7.5:1
Fast: 9:1 + 11:1
Hi Sp: 12.5 + 13.75:1

Extra Slow: 4:1 + 5:1
Slow: 6:1 + 7.5:1
Med: 9:1 + 11:1
Fast: 13:1 + 15.5:1
Hi Sp: 17.5:1 + 19.5:1
Super High Speed: 18.5:1+22:1