All Majacraft wheels are designed specifically to make the experience of spinning on them as easy and pleasurable as possible. They have high standards and high expectations of their wheels, they must be smooth to pedal, stable, and well balanced. Majacraft wants you to be able to spin comfortably for hours on a wheel that works with you to create the yarns you imagined the moment you felt the fibre in your hands and set your feet to the treadles.
Majacraft takes pride in creating beautifully finished wheels with unique, elegant designs and attention to the details. For example, all of the Rimu in their wheels is color matched, they even sand the UNDERNEATH of their wheels. Majacraft equipment is recognizable by its quality, style, and the features that set it apart from other brands, including the stunning New Zealand Rimu wood, the innovative designs such as the double treadle system which ensures smooth and effortless pedaling, and their lightweight hand balanced flyers.
Majacraft endeavors to create specialist accessories that are compatible with their full range of wheels. This means that as your spinning practice expands beyond the basics, your wheel will grow with you and can be optimized for whatever kind of spinning you are planning to do, as well as the kind of spinning you had not planned to do! Whatever you need, we have you covered; faster pulleys and lace flyers right through to massive capacity bobbins and the Aura technology modified double drive.
The Amazing Aura is a new way of looking at double drives and a new way of looking at spinning.
Designed from the ground up, the Aura has new style and presence while still retaining the classic Majacraft look. It has two independent drive bands, one for the flyer and a second for the bobbin. The flyer drive has three different ratios and the bobbin drive has two ratios plus infinite adjustment. Being so unique, the Aura requires new thinking about spinning and expressing your creativity. The potential is huge and when you are ready to explore everything that can be achieved in spinning then come and spend time with an Aura.
The flyer is all new and builds on the advances Majacraft has made in the past. It shares the aerodynamic shape of our other flyers for efficient and easy spinning. Most importantly it has a new dual function orifice. Fine yarns can be held still in the delta part of the orifice. This also has the function of holding coil yarns very still so you can observe your work. You can bypass the delta and use the large halo ring for spinning huge. With the new double drive, the Aura can spin anything that can be pulled through this orifice!
The new folding handle design has the grip in a new location and special bumpers on the handle to keep the spinning head away from the pedals when you fold it down.
As with all other Majacraft wheels we have worked to make it as compatible as possible with all accessories. The Aura will fit all existing Majacraft flyers. It fits all wood bobbins produced after April 2010. There are three jumbo wooden bobbins included with the Aura.
Features of the Aura include the following:
has Majacraft stainless steel hinges
ratios extend from 4.1 to 7.3 using the pulley supplied
comes with three (3) hand turned jumbo wooden bobbins
the handle folds to allow easy handling
the handle position is adjustable so you can achieve the most comfortable spinning position
suits both left and right handed spinners
has handle stops to control the range of movement of the handle
JCB bolts used in most structural connections for smoother, cleaner lines
acrylic slider on the handle to protect your wheel when adjusting the head
the Aura uses the amazing Majacraft double drive system for ultimate control over your spinning.
If you are looking for just the Overdrive Head for the Aura please visit our 'Replacement Head' page.
The Suzie is the original Majacraft double-treadle spinning wheel. It spins beautifully and is crafted in attractive New Zealand Rimu.
A New Zealand Clematis flower motif graces the handle and drive wheel on the Suzie setting creating a unique and striking look.
After building the Suzie for 21 years (and counting!) you can be sure you are investing in a reliable and dependable spinning wheel that will serve you well for years to come.
All Majacraft spinning accessories fit on the Suzie making it very versatile. Some of the features of the Suzie are:
- Double heel and toe treadling
- Comes with four (4) bobbins
- Frictionless ball bearings
- Single hook flyer
- Folds up for transport
- Maintainance-free drive band
- Lightweight
- No threading hook required
- Right or left handed
- Five main ratios available on each pulley
- Accessories available are high speed pulley and low speed pulleys to extend the spinning range from 3.25:1 to 20:1 as well as baby bobbins, lace bobbins and huge plying bobbins
If you are looking for just the Overdrive Head for the Suzie please visit our 'Replacement Head' page.
Our Little Gem is the Majacraft folding wheel designed for using while travelling. It is especially useful for those who need to transport their spinning wheel but has the capability and smoothness to cater for all types of spinning. The Little Gem comes with three bobbins and a custom made shoulder bag in Majacraft green. We also include a travelling kate so plying is a breeze while you are out and about.
The Little Gem is very suitable for use while on vacation or away from home as it can be folded flat and transported in the special carry bag made for this wheel. The bag has a easy to use carry handle as well as a shoulder strap.
While the Little Gem is both compact and light (approximately 5kg/12lbs - this can vary with the wood), it easily handles tasks of spinning and plying the likes of wool, mohair, silk and so on. The Little Gem is a full height wheel with attractive and unique design.
Some of the features of the Little Gem are:
- double treadle
- Comes with three (3) bobbins
- quick change flyer
- no oiling sealed bearings
- sliding flyer hook
- sensitive scotch tension NZ rimu construction
- laminated bamboo drive while that has plenty of inertia and looks great
- compact and light
- extremely portable
- spins like a full-sized wheel with an easy rolling treadle action
- compatible bobbins and flyers with Majacraft wheels and accessories
We also produce the Suzie Professional model with a green MDF wheel and whorl. This wheel is heavier and slightly larger than the rimu veneer drive wheel of the Suzie. It gives smoother spinning with greater inertia and is a favourite of many spinners. Some of the features of the Suzie Professional are:
- Double heel and toe treadling
- Comes with four (4) bobbins
- Frictionless ball bearings
- Single hook flyer
- Folds up for transport
- Maintainance-free drive band
- Super smooth patented bobbins
- Lightweight
- No threading hook required
- Right or left handed
- Five main ratios available on each whorl
- Accessories available are high speed whorl and low speed whorls to extend the spinning range from 3.25:1 to 20:1 as well as baby bobbins, lace bobbins and huge plying bobbins
The Pioneer X has been designed to be the wheel that enters you into the world of Majacraft. Yet we have been careful not to compromise the quality and functionality that wheels are renowned for. As with all Majacraft wheels, most accessories will fit on the Pioneer. You can add specialist spinning equipment if you wish to pursue different styles of spinning. It has a wide range of ratios, a round orifice fine flyer and easy to use Scotch Tension system.
The Pioneer X is constructed using solid American Ash that is both attractive and very durable. It comes finished with a clear lacquer.
The effortless double treadle spinning allows you to spin for long periods of time with no discomfort. The pedal position has been ergonomically designed to fit you comfortably. If you want to start spinning with Majacraft then the Pioneer X is the wheel for you.
We have also included a special handle that is integrated into the stem to make it simple to move around. It flips out to allow you to pick up the wheel and then easily folds away again when not in use.
The Pioneer X has lovely flowing lines in the design of the pedals and base. The drive wheel has an American Ash veneer on MDF that provides a solid wood appearance while utilising the stability and density of MDF to ensure your wheel spins smoothly and lasts well.Some of the features of the Pioneer X are:
double heel and toe treadling
comes with three (3) plastic bobbins
frictionless ball bearings
round orifice fine flyer
folding carry handle embedded in the stem
maintenance-free drive band
super smooth bobbins
five ratios available on each pulley
We also offer a version of the Pioneer that has the timber in a sanded but not sprayed state. This is designed to provide the opportunity for spinners to unleash their creativity and decorate the Pioneer X in their own unique style. If you wish to spray it, oil it, or even paint your own amazing design then the choice is now yours!
It comes with all the same accessories as the Pioneer X but can become your own one of a kind wheel!
Here are the Majacraft solutions for the care and transport of your spinning wheel. The are both attractive and durable and come in the Majacraft ‘green’. They will fit the Rose, Suzie, Suzie Professional, Suzie Alpaca and Little Gem.
The Pioneer will NOT fit in these bags.
Rose and Suzie
We now offer a bag for easy protection and transportation of your Majacraft Rose or Suzie wheel (including Professional and Alpaca). It is produced using very tough PU coated polyester Oxford. in the Majacraft ‘green’ colour. It has rugged zippers down the front to ease loading the bag. We use a flap in the top of the bag to allow access to the handle on the wheel for transporting it about. Using the wheel handle instead of straps places the wheel in a much more comfortable position to carry.
Little Gem
The Little Gem carry bag is produced using very tough PU coated polyester Oxford. in the Majacraft ‘green’ colour. It has two short handles as well as a shoulder strap. This bag will come with a Little Gem or can be purchased separately.
My personal favorite!! The Rose is a beautiful wheel! Sturdy, durable and portable she will survive everything that you throw at her and still spin beautiful yarns for you. The Rose is shipped partially assembled, so you can be spinning very quickly after she arrives.
The Rose is a classic wheel for every spinner. With its spoked wheel and engraved rose motif, it is elegant with a traditional feel. It is super-easy to use and yet still has the ability to carry out any spinning technique you can imagine.
In March 2011, Majacraft released the new generation Rose. The lines are beautifully smooth and elegant. The motif has been redesigned by Tauranga artist Sharon O'Callaghan and the whole wheel has a very romantic feel to it. It is simpler to assemble, easier to use and more reliable than ever. The Majacraft Rose is a wheel you will treasure for years to come.
- includes the Rose Carrier which can be used as a 3-bobbin lazy kate. The carrier has rubber feet, a convenient carry handle, whorl holding pin and a magnet to store the whorl allen key
- has a normal and fast whorl, two flyers with delta and fine fibre orifice
- has Majacraft stainless steel hinges
- ratios extend from 4.25 to 19.5 using the whorls supplied
- Comes with four (4) bobbins
- the handle folds to allow easy handling
- the handle and head position are adjustable so you can achieve the most comfortable spinning position
- suits both left and right handed spinners
- romantic Rose motif by Sharon O'Callaghan
- has handle stops to control the range of movement of the handle
- JCB bolts used in most structural connections for smoother, cleaner lines
- the Rose uses the dependable scotch tension for smooth and easy spinning.
If you are looking for just the Overdrive Head for the Rose please visit our 'Replacement Head' page.