Midi Spindles
Standard Midi: 2 1/2″ diameter whorl on a 9″ shaft
“Skinny” Midi: same diameter, but narrower profile
Weight range: 0.7 – 1.4 oz, depending on the wood density.
Our Midis™ are our most popular size, and we make these in the widest range of beautiful and colorful woods.
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 Midi with a Birch 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 Midis. Colors may vary by monitor; different boards have varying color intensities and grains.
Ready-to-Ship!
Standard Wood
Birch 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/Birch Shaft
Currently Available - Ready to Ship!
These Midi™ spindles are finished with 9″ Birch shafts, ready to test and send. All have superb spin – if necessary, they are pin-balanced.
A number in () means there is more than one spindle at that weight available.
Updated 6 October 2025
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 20 g = .7 oz; 28 g = 1 oz, 35 g = 1.25 oz
Sorted by wood
Bubinga 34
Butternut 27
Quartersawn Bubinga 33
Red Cedar 20
Redheart 30 or 31
Walnut 30
Sorted by weight
20 g: Red Cedar
27 g: Butternut
30 g: Redheart, Walnut
31 g: Redheart
33 g: Quartersawn Bubinga
34 g: Bubinga
Updated 29 September 2025
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 20 g = .7 oz; 28 g = 1 oz, 35 g = 1.25 oz
“Skinny” Midi: Same great spin, narrow profile.
Birds Eye Maple 22
Bubinga 26 or 27
Butternut 20 (2)
Cherry 17
Red Cedar 18
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 Midi™ spindles are finished with 9″ 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 20 Walnut
In some instances, there is more than one shaft choice available.
Ex: Tiger Maple 22 Walnut; 25 Morado
A number in () means there is more than one spindle at that weight available.
Updated 6 October 2025
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 20 g = .7 oz; 28 g = 1 oz, 35 g = 1.25 oz
NOTE: CITES restrictions prohibit sending any Dalbergia (Rosewood) family woods out of the country.
These spindles are $85 + shipping.
Amazique 33 Walnut
Bloodwood 39 Bubinga
Canarywood 29 or 32 Walnut; 32 . Redheart
Moonshine (charred Oak whisky barrels) 32 Walnut
Redheart 32 Redheart
Walnut 28 Bocote, 30 Walnut
Zebrawood 33 Walnut
“Skinny” Midis: Narrow profile, same great spin!
Birds Eye Maple 21 or 23 Walnut
Carob 23 or 24 Redheart
Cherry 17 Walnut
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 Premium Midi™ spindles are finished with 9″ Hardwoodshafts, 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 23 Walnut
In some instances, there is more than one shaft choice available.
Ex: Tiger Maple 26 Walnut; 30 Morado
A number in () means there is more than one spindle at that weight available.
Updated 6 October 2025
Finished spindle weight shown in grams
Weight guide: 20 g = .7 oz; 28 g = 1 oz, 35 g = 1.25 oz
NOTE: CITES restrictions probit sending any Dalbergia (Rosewood) family woods out of the country.
These spindles are $100 unless otherwise noted.
Ambrosia Maple 27 Walnut
American Yew 29 Kingwood
California Redwood 15 (2) Cherry
Claro Walnut 27 Chechen, 28 (2) or 31 Walnut; 28 Bocote,
31 Purpleheart; 34 Walnut
Dogwood 32 Cochin Rosewood
Goncalo Alves 34 Cochin Rosewood
Kirandy 28 (2) Walnut
Osage Orange 34 Walnut, 36 Cochin Rosewood
Peroba Rosa 29 or 32 Bocote
Primavera (White Mahogany) 30 Bocote
Redwood Burl 20 or 21 Tulipwood | $105
Tiger Maple 25 Walnut
Tulipwood 38 or 40 Redheart
Zambian Rosewood. 29 Cochin Rosewood, 29 or 30 (2) Redheart
“Skinny” Midis: Narrow profile, same great spin!
Maple Burl 25 Walnut | $105
Navy Surplus 35 Bocote | $110
Red Coolibah Burl 33 Redheart | $105
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.
