This beautiful hand turned drop spindle is well balanced and has a whorl made from paduc with a maple shaft. This is a top whorl spindle. All of my spindles are handmade and unique. This quality drop spindle would make a unique gift for someone special on your list, or keep it for yourself to enjoy. Shaft - 11" - maple Whorl - 3" - paduc Weight- 1.23oz Thank you for stopping by. if you don't see exactly what you like, drop me a line. I love doing custom challenges