Footman Kits for Spinning Wheels (Snap Ring Pliers Sold Separately)
Repair the footman on your spinning wheel. You will need one pair of snap ring pliers (sold separately) to install footman kits on Flatiron, Ladybug, and Matchless wheels. Flatiron kit includes one footman assembly, hardware to attach to the treadle, and hardware to attach to the crank. Flatiron wheels require two footmen. Ladybug kit includes one tubing footman plus hardware to attach to treadle and crank. Ladybug wheels require two footmen. Matchless kit includes one wood and leather footman plus hardware to attach to treadle and crank. Matchless double treadle wheels require two footmen; single treadle wheels require one footman. If you have an old single treadle Matchless, please contact us about replacement parts. Sidekick kit includes one tubing footman and one footman knob. Sidekick wheels require two footmen. Snap ring pliers must have a 45-degree head to get snap rings on and off the crank.