This little Peacock spinning wheel was made by Mr Fomotor in New Zealand.
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Assembly Instructions can be found here.
A list of the parts of the Fomotor Peacock can be found here.
More Peacock instructions page 1 can be found here, page 2, page 3 and page 4.
This is an old advertisement for the Peacock spinning wheel…
MelsNattyKnits 
Can bobbins be purchased anywhere? I need replacements for my Peacock, as it only came with one bobbin.
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Hi Lana, unfortunately the Peacock is not made any more. You will need to find a good woodturner who can make some extra bobbins for you. There are local woodturning/carving groups all around Brisbane. Just do a Google search and you’re sure to find one in your area. Good luck! Melanie
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One more question–any ideas on where I might be able to purchase a drive belt for a Peacock Traditional wheel?
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Hi Lana, I use kitchen string for my drive belts and this is what most people use. So long as it is 100% cotton it should be ideal as it doesn’t slip. Jute string can also be used.
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Lana hi , I have just gut one also you can get a Drive belt kit From Ashford its called Turbo kit . an I’m so lucky that I got more bobbin with mine but ,I am still looking for some new parts I mite have to modified some things the Schacht Flyer & Whorls . All I have done is hound the internet and look a peacock spinning wheel go to https://melsnattyknits.files.wordpress.com .hope you have luck like me when you start you love it ok gen
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I bought a replacement belt from Virginia Farm
Woolworks at Annangrove in Sydney
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HI DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A TENSION PEG FOR MY PEACOCK WHEEL? I love this wheel and wouldn’t trade it in for anything.
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These wheels aren’t made any more so spare parts are probably not available. A good woodturner would be able to make a tension peg. Good luck!
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Thank You I found my tension peg, but am going to have a couple extra made for me. Thank you
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Where can I buy a new flyer for our peacock spinning wheel
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I’m afraid you can’t buy them however a wood turner may be able to make one for you.
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Where can I get a new driveband for my sweet little Peacock? Thanx
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You can use the Ashford polycord driveband. Cut to size and melt ends together. Contact your nearest Ashford dealer.
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