Mini 3D Printed Turkish Spindles

Mini 3D-printed Spindles

These 3D printed spindles made by Jen Kemery of Turtlemade have even more advantages than most.

They are extremely well balanced, and have a lovely long spin, making them ideal for beginners. They won't break when dropped, which is great even for experienced spinners - we all drop them sometimes! You can also use them as supported spindles as well as drop spindles.

These spindles weigh approximately 20g.

Measurements

These mini spindles are fantastically portable, as they'll fit easily inside a handbag or project bag.  They are very light and have a medium-fast spin, making them ideal for fine yarns.

The measurements are: 4" shaft, 3.5" arms

Materials

The spindle arms are made from PLA, which is a durable, biodegradable thermoplastic. Don't worry! It only starts to biodegrade when exposed to extreme heat. Jen recommends that you don't leave it in the car on a hot day. The shafts are made from moulded ABS plastic, which is known for its impact resistant properties. Handy for a drop spindle!

Check out my video tutorial on starting to spin with a drop spindle.