Jensen Wheels

JENSEN Spinning Wheels – Mr Jensen passed away in the fall of 2022. The Jensen wheels shown below are for your reference.
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JENSEN TINA TRAVELLER - Jensen's Original Tina Wheel!
The Jensen's have reintroduced their little upright spinning wheel which was first produced in 1960. They have named it after their granddaughter TINA and have added their wonderful double treadles which make spinning so effortless. The TINA has a 3/8 in. orifice, which is 30 in. high. It has a heavy 15 in. wheel with ball bearings, double drive & scotch tension single drive, built in lazy kate, 3 whorls, 4 bobbins with a 6 to 8 oz. capacity, & threading hook. The TINA stands 38 in. high, 15 in. deep, and 17 in. wide. Made of solid cherry or walnut, signed and numbered. Tina I has both scotch tension and double drive.

Double Drive Ratios - 6:1, 7:1, 8:1
Scotch Tension Ratios - 6:1,7:1,8:1, 9:1, 10:1, 14:1

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES which can be purchased separately below include:
Slow Whorl#0 and Super High Speed Whorl #6 for scotch tension only
3-Bobbin Lazy Kate
High Speed bobbins
Regular Bobbins
Additional Scotch Tension Peg (one comes with wheel)

Minimal assembly required. Wheels are UNFINISHED Cherry. We send you our instructions for finishing a Jensen wheel plus additional instructions for the wheel.
*Jensen ratios are determined by dividing the diameter of the whorl into wheel diameter. This method is described in Paula Simmon's book, Spinning and Weaving with Wool.

TINA II - JENSEN'S TINA II TRAVELLER WHEEL. Each Jensen wheel is crafted by master craftsman, Mr. Jerry Jensen for over 50 years, and is signed and numbered. The JENSEN TINA II has an 18 inch wheel with ball bearings and it includes 3 bobbins, half spokes, threading hook, and a flax distaff at no extra charge. The Jensen Tina II has both double drive and scotch tension. The flax distaff may be placed on either the right or left. The 3/8 inch orifice is 30 inches from the floor. Tina II stands 38 in. high, 14 in. deep and 18 in. wide. It weighs approximately 13 lbs.
Standard Ratios: 7.8:1, 8.5:1, 9:1, 10:1,11:1,12:1.

DEBBIE GOSSIP WHEEL handcrafted by Jerry Jensen in Wisconsin
Double Flyer, 18 inch wheel w/ ball bearings. Has both scotch tension and double drive.
The Double Flyer Jensen Debbie Gossip wheel comes w/ 6 whorls, 2 bobbins & 2 bobbin storage rods.

STANDARD RATIOS: APPROX: 7.8:1, 8.5:1, 9:1, 10:1, 11:1, 12:1 *Jensen ratios are determined by dividing the diameter of the whorl into wheel diameter. This method is described in Paula Simmons book Spinning and Weaving with Wool
OPTIONAL Accessories listed below
HIGH SPEED KIT: 6 BOBBINS, 4 WHORLS with RATIOS: Whorl#4= 13:1, 14:1, Whorl # 5= 16:1, 18:1Ultra High Speed Whorl (for scotch tension only) Whorl #6 Ratios: 22:1, 24:1
Regular or High Speed Bobbins or additional whorls
3 or 4 Bobbin Tensioned Lazy Kate

Jensen ASHLEY wheels are made of solid cherry by Jerry Jensen in Wisconsin, and are signed and dated. Wheel comes with 3 whorls, 3 bobbins (approx. 6 oz. capacity), Simple Brass Threading Hook, and flax distaff. Half Spokes are included in the price for the Ashley Wheels.
No extra charge for Mirror Image Model with flyer on right.

RATIOS FOR THE 30inch Ashley (Ratios are approximate -whorls are hand-turned)
Standard Ratios are 10:1, 12:1, 13.3:1, 15:1, 17:1.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES listed below
Slow Whorl#0 and Super High Speed Whorl #6 for scotch tension only
3-Bobbin Lazy Kate
High Speed bobbins
Regular Bobbins
Additional Scotch Tension Peg (one comes with wheel)

*Jensen ratios are determined by dividing the diameter of the whorl into wheel diameter. This method is described in Paula Simmon's book, Spinning and Weaving with Wool.

Jensen wheels are made of solid Cherry, handcrafted by Jerry Jensen in Wisconsin, and are signed and dated. Wheel comes with 3 whorls, 3 bobbins (approx. 6 oz. capacity), Simple Brass Threading Hook, and flax distaff (not pictured). Half Spokes shown above are available as an option. No extra charge for Mirror Image Model with flyer on right.

RATIOS FOR THE D-30 (Ratios are approximate -whorls are handturned)
Standard Ratios are 10:1, 12:1, 13.3:1, 15:1, 17:1.
*Jensen ratios are determined by dividing the diameter of the whorl into wheel diameter. This method is described in Paula Simmons Spinning and Weaving with Wool.
EVERY Jensen item is entirely made by Mr. Jensen. Any additional bobbins and whorls are also made by Mr. Jensen and are genuine Jensen parts.

OPTIONAL Accessories listed below
Decorative 1/2 Spokes (must be ordered with wheel if desired)
High Speed Kit includes (2 whorls plus 3 High Speed Bobbins) Ratios: Whorl #4= 18.7:1 & 23:1, Whorl #5= 24:1 & 27:1
Ultra High Speed Whorl #6 Ratios are 30:1, 40:1 (Scotch Tension Only)
Slow Whorl#0: ratio is 7:1
3 or 4-Bobbin Lazy Kate
Additional Regular or High Speed Bobbins
Whorls
Scotch Tension pegs (1 comes with wheel)

Jensen 24 inch Upright Spinning Wheels with single or double flyers are handcrafted in Wisconsin by Jerry Jensen .

Overall size: 24 in. by 16 in. by 52 in. tall. 3/8 inch orifice is 25 inches high. Leather straps replace wood footman.

Wheels are UNFINISHED Cherry.

Standard Ratios approx.: 9:1, 10:1, 11:1, 12:1, 14:1
*Jensen ratios are determined by dividing the diameter of the whorl into wheel diameter. This method is described in Paula Simmons book Spinning and Weaving with Wool
OPTIONAL accessories
1/2 SPOKES
High Speed Kit Ratios are Whorl #4= 15:1 & 18.4:1,Whorl #5= 19:1 & 21.8:1 Kit consists of 2 whorls and 3 High Speed bobbins.(Because this wheel has 2 flyers, you may want to order 2 kits.
Ultra High Speed Whorl #6 Ratios are 24:1, 32:1 (Scotch Tension Only)
Optional Slow Whorl #0 ratio is 6:1
Additional Regular or High Speed bobbins
3 or 4 Bobbin Lazy Kate
Additional Scotch Tension Peg (1 comes with the wheel)

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