| 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. | ||||||
| The Prelude is a single drive wheel; a first
for the Kromskis. The good news here is that 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. The Prelude is 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
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Additional specifications:
• 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
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 (see a sample of the finishes further
down this page). Also included is an optional elastic drive band
(that is dyed to match the walnut or mahogany stain) which can
make this wheel even more enjoyable.
A video also comes with this wheel showing how to assemble the Prelude and a basic intro to spinning.
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Retail Prices Prelude, unfinished - $315 Instructions for putting a Prelude together.
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