Ashford Spinning Wheel Maintenance Kit | Universal Restoration & Tune-Up Pack

The Studio Emergency Room in a Box Every production spinner knows the sinking feeling of a brake band snapping or a drive band stretching out right in the middle of a major project. The Ashford Maintenance Kit is engineered to eliminate that stress entirely. Acting as an insurance policy for your workshop, this kit bundles the exact factory-spec tension cords, springs, and leather components that naturally wear down over hours of heavy treadling. Having this kit on your shelf ensures you never face project downtime due to a minor hardware failure. Universal Wheel Synchronization Whether you treadle on an heirloom Traditional, a compact Traveler, a modern Elizabeth, or a high-speed Kiwi, this kit features cross-compatible elements engineered to fit almost the entire historical and modern Ashford spinning wheel lineup. The included high-tensile drive bands and specialized neon nylon brake cords deliver the perfect amount of surface grip, preventing frustrating slippage and giving you precise control over your bobbin take-up and drafting speed. Condition and Protect Beyond flexible cords and springs, mechanical longevity requires the right lubrication. The kit features a dedicated bottle of Ashford’s non-staining spinning wheel oil to protect high-friction flyer shafts and wheel axles from building up fiber dust or heating up during intense spinning sessions. It is a complete, thoughtful care package designed by New Zealand’s premier woodworking masters to respect and protect the lifetime value of your fiber gear.