Kromski Prelude Spinning Wheel - Complete

BONUS 2 lb of corriedale wool fiber AND Large niddy noddy (to make yarn skeins). PLUS all the goodies from Kromski that usually come with this wheel: spinning oil, threading hook, DVD, built in Lazy Kate. Five year warranty. Brand New, Sealed in box, authenticly designed with great woodworking and quality metal machined parts -- The Prelude. 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 is pictured as that is the only available photo. NOTE: this listing is for an UNFINISHED WHEEL -- 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). Assembly required. Order is processed within 1 business day, but shipment of wheel varies from same to 1-3 days from Kromski US import warehouse.

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.

• stretchy drive band is included

Free shipping to all 50 United States. A great wheel, a great value.

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