{"product_id":"lojan-travel-buddy","title":"Lojan Travel Buddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Travel Buddy Spinning Wheel is Lojan's new spinning wheel, designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Jan Louët and his daughter Loes.  Designed for both new and experienced spinners where quality, affordability and ease of use are important.  This version has all the features of the Buddy but is a compact folding version, and comes supplied with a backpack to carry your wheel wherever you go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel features a double treadle, and comes with the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Bobbins and a stand alone lazy kate are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new innovative Dutch tension system based on Irish tension but improved by Jan.  The wheel is bobbin-led, but because of the aerodynamical design of the flyer you can spin with a very low pull on the yarn. That makes Dutch tension very suitable for spinning thin yarns as well as thick and art yarns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 ratios from 1:4 to 1:18, orifice of 18 mm (0.7\") and special insert makes the Buddy an all-rounder: enabling you to spin thin, thick and art yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 12 mm special insert can be aligned so that the yarn does not wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to move large sliding guides with an opening, allowing you to insert the yarn instead of threading it through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective, simple and easy to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging free of any plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural finish which allows you to choose your own finish such as Danish oil etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid beech and beech laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatios: 1:4 \/ 1:6 \/ 1:9 \/ 1:13 \/ 1:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel diameter: 41 cm (16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin capacity: about 200 grams (7 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrifice height: 65 cm (25.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg (11 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cpre data-hook=\"description\" class=\"skK8UF\"\u003e\n\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Flock Fibrecrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53898173317466,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/2190\/9082\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1774735875","url":"https:\/\/flockfibrecrafts.com\/products\/lojan-travel-buddy","provider":"Flock Fibrecrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}