How to repair a split hub on a wobbly Ashford spinning wheel
A separated hub on an older Ashford wheel is very common. So much so, Ashfords once sold a Clunky Wheel Kit until it was realised this kit did not solve the problem of a split hub but only a worn axle hole or broken axle pin. Customers falsely bought the advertised kit thinking it would solve their problem.
Listen to all the experts on the internet, go ahead and glue your hub. You may be disappointed. No, a Maintenance Kit will not fix this problem.
So your wheel looks like this. No worries, good as new in no time!
Available is Peter’s suggested method of fixing your split hub. Tried and true, Peter has repaired many, many Ashford Traditional wheels with split hubs using this method.
Have an Ashford traditional with a split wheel hub? A very common problem with the older Ashford wheels
Do not fret, it is an easy fix
Peter has the answer, The words above are the opening lines of the instructions available to you as a download, available for a small price.
No, a Maintenance Kit will not fix this problem. No, putting screws in will not effect the balance. Please do not put ugly bolts right through. Do not fill the gap with sawdust and glue. No, Ashfords do not sell any form of kit to help you here. A hardware shop will be your best friend. The things one reads, the videos one views, from the experts on the web!
Easy instructions, available as a digital download for you to follow. You will receive a link to download the file once your payment has been processed.
Note when you copy and paste the link you will receive in a second email, it will (usually) automatically download to where you have set your browser to save your downloaded files. This is your setting. Find the file and click to open it. It is a pdf format file. This file is not available as a printed copy from Petlins
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