STYLES / TYPES
Bobbins of different species photos (here)
I make my own design "Maple Leaf" bobbins. The shape includes a
tapered square end with a weight added inside the handle end for
bobbins more than 3 grams weight.
All bobbins are made 'in house'.
The tapered square end prevents the bobbins from rolling, allows the
bobbins to be arranged in a stable semicircle and a group can be
pushed sideways without piling on each other.
With a little practice
the bobbin shape allows a pair to be picked up between a thumb and
forefinger.
PHOTOS SHOW RELATIVE SIZES
6 gram bobbins for medium - heavy
threads.
This bobbin is fitted with an internal weight which varies according
to the weight of the wood species used to obtain a consistent weight
of 6 grams.
Available in two styles; double head and single head.
Double Head bobbin
Single Head bobbin
Head and body 'top' diameter is slightly larger than the double head
bobbin, approximately 30% larger winding area.
3 gram bobbins for finer threads
Same shape and size as the 6 gram models, but with no internal
weight.
Weight can vary between 2.7 grams and 3.4 grams depending on wood
species used.
2 gram bobbins for very fine threads or your travel pillow
Slimmer and slightly shorter than the 3 gram models.
Weight can vary between 1.7 grams and 2.3 grams
weight depends on wood species used.
6 gram large bobbins (double winding area)
Same shape as the 6 gram standard models, 1/4" (6.4mm) longer and
slightly larger diameter. Winding area double that of standard 6
gram model.
Internal weight added.
"Capture" bobbins
made for wire or metallic thread
Two models, 80mm and 100 mm long.
Head design captures wire or metallic thread without the use of wire
loops, hooks or elastic rings. Neck includes a hole to aid winding.
Bobbin can be wound in either direction. Wire can be tensioned in
line or at an angle without unwinding or slipping.
Internal weight added for total weight of 7 grams.
100mm Capture bobbin
80mm Capture bobbin
Wire loop bobbins made for wire
100 mm long only.
Double wire loops hold wire thread securely when the bobbin is wound
in either direction. Wire can be tensioned at any angle without
slipping or unwinding. Neck includes a hole to aid winding.
Internal weight added for total weight of 7 grams.
Standard bobbins,
6 grams
Domestic wood
$7.00 each
Domestic wood dramatic grain
(curly, birdseye etc) $7.50 each
Imported wood $8.00 each
Standard bobbins, 3 grams
Domestic wood $5.00 each
Imported wood not
available
Standard bobbins, 2 grams
Domestic wood $5.00 each
Imported wood not
available
Large bobbins, 6 grams
Domestic wood $7.00 each
Imported wood $8.00 each
"Capture" bobbins, 7 grams
100mm & 80mm $8.00 each
Available in: Sugar Maple only
Wire loop bobbins, 7 grams
100mm only $8.00 each
Available in: Sugar Maple only
Adding stripes to any bobbin
$0.50 each
Adding images to any bobbin
Customer supplied artwork
Light coloured wood only
Minimum order 12 pcs $0.50 each
(using customer generated artwork)
Contact me before ordering for
detailed requirements.
Shipping Charges:
To: Canada and continental USA
$6.00 packaging and shipping
up to 24 bobbins, parcel
post.
$0.00 for orders over $250.00