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The
Prelude, authenticly designed with great woodworking and quality
metal machined parts. The Prelude is just the wheel for beginners
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. Walnut finish shown
-- walnut, mahogany, clear, in other Copper Moose eBay store listings (see
also the blond wood/clear to get an idea of the color of the unfinished).
The Prelude is a single drive wheel; a first for the Kromskis. It uses the
same bobbins as all the other Kromski 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.
Easy to treadle, 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. No Kromski wheel has any
plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for reenactors. Additional
specifications:
• wheel diameter - 18"
• orifice height - 26"; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included -
• also includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate, video and bottle
of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 6, 10.5, and 13 to 1
• bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 9 lbs.
• in addition to a regular hemp drive band an elastic band will be
included
Bonus 2 lb of quality wool fiber AND matching large niddy
noddy (to make yarn skeins). Five year warranty. Free shipping to all 50
United States. A great wheel, a great value.
We can custom
configure a value package with fiber or an accessory for you! (such as
applying the value of the specials towards an upgright or arched kate,
all bobbins instead of fiber, etc.)
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