Just the wheel for beginners (though you may never outgrow it!) or perhaps a second Kromski wheel for others. It has the look of an antique wheel and the high degree of wood turning that the Kromskis are famous for, but it also has all the touches modern spinners expect.
The Prelude is a single drive wheel. The good news here is that it uses the same bobbins as all the other Kromski wheels, even the double drive wheels. This means that, as you consider adding a second or third Kromski wheel, you know your bobbins will work with all the different models.The Prelude is easy to treadle, very easy to transport, and has an 18" diameter wheel (same as the Kromski Minstrel) for excellent ratios. If you like, you can swivel the mother-of-all in line with the bench for a more compact "package" when moving the wheel or for storage.The Prelude is made of European alder and
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Just the wheel for beginners (though you may never outgrow it!) or perhaps a second Kromski wheel for others. It has the look of an antique wheel and the high degree of wood turning that the Kromskis are famous for, but it also has all the touches modern spinners expect.
The Prelude is a single drive wheel. The good news here is that it uses the same bobbins as all the other Kromski wheels, even the double drive wheels. This means that, as you consider adding a second or third Kromski wheel, you know your bobbins will work with all the different models.The Prelude is easy to treadle, very easy to transport, and has an 18" diameter wheel (same as the Kromski Minstrel) for excellent ratios. If you like, you can swivel the mother-of-all in line with the bench for a more compact "package" when moving the wheel or for storage.The Prelude is made of European alder and birch. This is a perfect wheel for reenactors.
PLEASE NOTE: This item will be shipped to your home directly from the manufacturer and will arrive in approx. 1-2 weeks. If you are ordering other items they will be shipped by our standard shipping method and should arrive within our normal shipping time.
Sorry, we are unable to accept cancellations or returns on items shipped directly from the manufacturer. If you have any difficulty in understanding the instructions, assembling the wheel, or having it operate to its fullest potential, please contact Customer Service at 800.574.1323 for more information.
Sorry no shipping to AK, HI, U.S. Territories, Canada, or APO/FPO.
Additional specifications:
wheel diameter - 18"
orifice height - 26"; size - 3/8"
bobbins: 3 included; will fit all other Kromski wheels; Kromski regular bobbins have yarn capacity that is 50% greater than many other popular wheel bobbins; a plus for any spinner
also includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate, bottle of spinning wheel oil
Ratios: 6, 10.5, and 13 to 1; see options below for other speeds
bearings on wheel shaft; leather bearings on flyer
weight - 9 lbs.
elastic drive band
This wheel comes boxed as a kit but goes together quickly. It is available unfinished or with a factory clear, walnut or mahogany finish that is exceptional.
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