Maxi Spindles
Standard Maxi: 3″ diameter whorl on a 10 1/2″ shaft.
“Skinny” Maxi: Same, but with narrower profile.
Weight range: .7–2.0 oz, depending on the wood density.
Our Maxis™ are perfect for beginners or for thicker yarns. They also make excellent plying spindles. Let us know your preference or ask what is in stock when you order.
All our spindles are hand crafted in small batches by Jonathan and our inventory sometimes changes daily.
If you want a spindle right away, we suggest ordering a Maxi with an Orford Cedar shaft or one of our “Ready to Ship” combinations.
Special combinations of standard whorl wood and hardwood shaft, if available, may take up to 4 weeks for production and delivery.
Visit the Bosworth Spindle Group at Flickr to see examples of many of our available Maxis. Colors may vary by monitor; different boards have varying color intensities and grains.
Ready-to-Ship!
Standard Wood
Orford Cedar Shaft
Standard Wood
Hardwood Shaft
Premium Wood
Hardwood Shaft
Special Order
May take up to 4 weeks for delivery
Special Combination
Standard Wood
Hardwood Shaft
Standard Wood Whorl w/Orford Cedar Shaft
Currently Available - Ready to Ship!
These Maxi™ spindles are finished with 10 1/2″ Orford Cedar shafts, ready to test and send. All have superb spin – if necessary, they are pin-balanced. Price $75 + shipping.
Updated 15 January 2026
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 35 g = 1.25 oz, 45 g = 1.6 oz, 56 g = 2 .0
Standard Maxis
Maple 42
Skinny Maxis — Same great spin, narrower profile!
SOLD OUT
Please Note: All Spindle orders are Pre-orders. We will contact you to confirm availability and shipping charges. You will not be charged for your order until it ships, but you need to enter your payment information when you place the pre-order.
Enter the weight and wood you would like for the whorl in the fields below and click the button to add the item to your cart.
Standard Wood Whorl w/Hardwood Shaft
Currently Available - Ready to Ship!
These Maxi™ spindles are finished with 10 1/2″ Hardwood shafts, ready to test and send. All have superb spin – if necessary, they are pin-balanced.
All listings read: Whorl wood Finished weight (in grams) Shaft wood
Ex: Maple 48 Walnut
In some instances, there is more than one shaft choice available.
Ex: Maple 48 Walnut; 56 Morado
Updated 14 January 2026
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 35 g = 1.25 oz, 45 g = 1.6 oz, 56 g = 2 oz
These spindles are $105 unless otherwise noted.
Regular Maxis
Bloodwood 54 Redheart
Pau Amarillo 45 Walnut
Ziricote 51 Walnut
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Skinny Maxis — Same great spin, narrower profile!
SOLD OUT
Please Note: All Spindle orders are Pre-orders. We will contact you to confirm availability and shipping charges. You will not be charged for your order until it ships, but you need to enter your payment information when you place the pre-order.
Enter the weight and wood you would like for the whorl and shaft in the fields below and click the button to add the item to your cart.
Premium Wood Whorl w/Hardwood Shaft
Currently Available - Ready to Ship!
These Maxi™ spindles are finished with 10 1/2” Hardwood shafts, ready to test and send. All have superb spin – if necessary, they are pin-balanced.
All listings read: Whorl wood, Finished weight (in grams) Shaft wood
Ex: Curly Soft Maple 50 Walnut
In some instances, there is more than one shaft choice available.
Ex: Tiger Maple 50 Walnut; 56 Morado
Updated 15 January 2026
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 35 g = 1.25 oz, 45 g = 1.6 oz, 56 g = 2 oz
These spindles are $125 unless otherwise noted.
Regular Maxis
Black Palm 52 Walnut
Clearwater (White Oak from Pete Seeger’s sloop The
Clearwater) 39 Walnut | $140
Dogwood 51 Walnut
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Skinny Maxis — Same great spin, narrower profile!
Ambrosia Maple 31 Walnut
Black Palm 41 Walnut
Peroba Rosa 38 Cherry
Picasso™ 44 Cherry, 45 Walnut
Tulipwood 40 Redheart
Please Note: All Spindle orders are Pre-orders. We will contact you to confirm availability and shipping charges. You will not be charged for your order until it ships, but you need to enter your payment information when you place the pre-order.
Enter the weight and wood you would like for the whorl and shaft in the fields below and click the button to add the item to your cart.
Special Order Whorl and Shaft Wood Combination
How to Request a Special Combination
NOTE: Jonathan turns every spindle personally, and special orders have to be fit into the regular production schedule. Therefore, it can take up to 4 weeks for a special combination to be turned and finished before it can be shipped.
Enter the weight and wood you would like for the whorl and shaft in the fields below and click the button to add the item to your cart.