I'm *THIS* close

to buying a brand spanking new spinning wheel. The used ones? I've been looking for them, but they just aren't out there in the type I want, and if they are, it's more worthwhile to get a new one.

I've found a pretty good place to buy my wheel- Copper Moose . I've bought roving and stuff from them before, and they are great. I know I want a double treadle wheel. A double treadle Louet. The only choice now? Which wheel?? I've narrowed it down to an S-10 DT and an S-75 DT. The problem- I have no idea which!! So- the pros and cons for each:

Pros:

S-10- clean and modern looking. I also think it'd look super rad if I were to stain/tint/paint the front of it a solid color and left the rest wood colored. I like that the supports are just rectangular (not turned wood).

S-75- still somewhat clean looking. And more solid looking- has more support. (though, in actuality, I thought the S-10 was sturdier looking than other louet models). Definite pro- comes with a skeinwinder for not too much more money.

Cons:
S-10- no skeinwinder, would have to pay $80-100 or so for one. (Though having a skeinwinder isn't necessary, just something that would make life more pleasant, and reduce the need in the future for a tabletop skeinwinder) Not quite as sturdy as the S-75

S-75- not fond of the turned wood or clunkyish/boxy construction. Also, don't care greatly for the old-fashioned spokey wheel look.

Basically, it's come down to pure looks, and my possibility of getting a skeinwinder for a few bucks less than if I were to buy separately.. both probably spin the exact same. What to do?? Does anyone have any insight at all? Any preferences? What do *you* think looks prettier? Both match our horrifyingly ikea-fied home! :) PLEASE!!! Let me know!!