We released this wheel in 2004, in cherry and ash, with 24" and 30" drive wheel options. Customers could choose single- or double-treadle options, with flyer on the right or the left. We discontinued the 24" wheels in 2020 and sold the product line in 2025.
James Riddle now makes repair parts for the Schacht-Reeves wheel; contact him at missouri.woodturner@gmail.com.
- All accessories were unique to the Schacht-Reeves wheel—flyers, bobbins, and whorls that fit other Schacht spinning wheels do not fit the Schacht-Reeves wheel.
- We sell cotton drive bands and Scotch tension spring-and-string for the Schacht-Reeves. These are the only repair parts available from Schacht.
Schacht-Reeves Spinning Ratios
Note: Schacht-Reeves wheels cannot use the same whorls as other Schacht spinning wheels. They have their own set of whorls.
| Whorl | Large Groove | Small Groove |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 9.5:1 | 12:1 |
| Medium | 14.5:1 | 18:1 |
| Fast | 20:1 | 24:1 |
| High | 27.5:1 | 30.5:1 |
| Super High | 34:1 | 38.5:1 |
Schacht-Reeves single treadle in ash
Schacht-Reeves double treadle in cherry
Schacht-Reeves lazy kate
Schacht-Reeves bobbins and whorls