PREORDER for cauldron spindle

Cauldron spindles are designed to have a fast, sustained spin, and are meticulously balanced with hidden brass pins. These spindles can be ordered with either a maple or walnut shaft, and one of a variety of woods for the whorl. The spindles range in weight from approximately 1/2 to 1 oz (14 to 28 grams). The approximate weight of a spindle with a whorl made from each type of wood is shown in the 5th photo (the choice of shaft wood does not affect the overall weight, as walnut and maple are similar in density). All spindles are approximately 10 1/2" to 10 3/4" (~27 cm) long, with a spinning tip diameter equivalent to a US size 3 knitting needle (1/8" or 3.25 mm).The degree to which the whorl is hollowed out depends on the density of the whorl, with denser whorls being hollowed out more than lower density whorls to keep them under 1 oz. Spindles made from heavier woods will tend to spin longer but take slightly more effort to flick. However, due to the precision balance and thin flickin