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Kromski Spinning Wheels
The Kromskis of Wolsztyn, Poland, have been wood turners and wheel workers for three generations. Now, for the first time, their recently re-engineered wheels with characteristic "old world" styling and charm are available outside of Poland. New Voyager is the exclusive distributor of the Kromski spinning products.
Combining excellent craftsmanship and features for today's demanding spinners, these wheels and related products are an exceptional value and are sure to become favorites in the spinning community.
The Sonata, from the Kromskis of Poland, is a marriage between the classic architecture and design concepts shared with all other Kromski wheels and the functional needs of a wheel that folds. You get both.
It is a full-size spinning wheel that folds and packs away as a small package, making it perfect for traveling, guild and festival gatherings or simply storage when not in use.
Daniel Kromski has been contemplating a folding wheel for several years and began last year to put turning knife to wood. The final result is a fusion of the needs of a modern folding wheel and the traditional look of Kromski wheels. The Sonata is a folding wheel, but much more. The wheel diameter is 19" and ratios are 6.7, 12.5 and 14 to 1. The flyer is single drive and uses an elastic drive band which simplifies changing speeds. The bobbins are the same design used on other Kromski wheels which means you can move from wheel to wheel with no problem.
The Sonata folds and sets-up easily and quickly.
Details
• wheel diameter - 19"
• folded dimensions: 22" by 19"
• orifice height - 30”, but can be raised as much as 2";
size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included; will fit other Kromski wheels
• also includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate and bottle of spinning
wheel oil; uses an elastic drive band
• Ratios: 6.7, 12.5, 14 to 1;
• ball bearings on wheel crank• weight - 11.5 lbs.
• Padded carry bag: heavy padding on all sides with extra
heavy padding on base to support the folded wheel. Large outside pocket for
spinning supplies. Green with tan trim.
Optional Accessories
• 2 extra flyers for slower, bulky spinning or higher ratios. Details about flyers will be posted shortly.
The wheels have shipped from Poland and will be available just after Thanksgiving.
The
newest spinning wheel from the Kromskis of Poland. 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 Kromski Prelude is a single drive wheel; a first for the Kromskis. The good news 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. 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
* sleeve bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
* weight - 9 lbs.
* original hemp drive band plus 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 (see a sample of the finishes further down this page).
Just the image you would expect a spinning wheel to take. You can picture the "ladies in waiting" gathered together in the castle spinning as a group, all on The Symphony.
This wheel has the details spinners have come to expect with
Kromski products - lots of 
finely
turned wood, attention to detail, and all the features spinners ask for. Start
with a good size wheel diameter - 24" - that rotates on bearing sleeves
that contribute to effortless treadling. The double treadles are well engineered
to be comfortable through long spinning sessions. The flyer is double drive
but also has Scotch tensioning for single drive use (and no additional charge).
The bobbins will hold a full 4 oz. package of yarn and they fit on all the
other Kromski wheels if you start a collection.
The Symphony is made with European alder and birch. No Kromski wheel has any plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for reenactors. Additional specifications:
* wheel diameter - 24"
* orifice height - "; size - 3/8"
* bobbin size - full 4oz.; 3 included -
* also includes threading hook, tensioned Kate, bottle of spinning wheel oil
and New Voyager 143-minute video about Kromski products, wheel and loom assembly,
and introduction to spinning and weaving.
* Ratios: 8, 12, 16 and 20 to 1; 2 whorls included
* bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins and treadle; leather bearings on flyer
* weight - 15 lbs.
This wheel comes boxed as a kit and requires about an hour to assemble. It is available unfinished or with a factory clear, mahogany or walnut finish that is exceptional (see samples of mahogany and walnut finishes further down the page).
A new spinning wheel from Poland, is going to set new standards for castle style wheels. It features a wide, steady base for the double treadle operation and the wheel, which is larger than many upright wheels - 18". The wheel is easy to mount on the two support posts. The third post will accommodate an optional distaff.
Larger than the Kromski Mazurka, The Minstrel has stronger, bolder lines and a larger base to accommodate the larger wheel diameter and the double treadles. It is a double drive wheel but comes standard with Scotch tension set-up if your prefer the single drive feel. A threading hook and extra whorl are conveniently stored up front for easy access.The bobbins will hold a full 4 oz. package of yarn and they fit on all the other Kromski wheels if you start a collection.
The Minstrel is made of European alder and birch. No Kromski wheel has any plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for reenactors. Easy to assemble. Additional specifications:
* wheel diameter - 18"
* orifice height - 33"; size - 3/8"
* bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included -
* also includes threading hook, attached 2-bobbin Lazy Kate, bottle of spinning
wheel oil and New Voyager 143-minute video about Kromski products, wheel and
loom assembly, and introduction to spinning and weaving.
* Ratios: 6.5, 8.5, 12 and 16 to 1; 2 whorls included
* bearings on wheel crank and bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
* optional distaff
* weight - 13 lbs.
| Minstrel Distaff |  |
This wheel has the look of wheels from the Baltic area of Poland
and Scandinavia. In fact, a 
well
known spinning wheel historian has said that the manner in which this wheel
is built is as close to being historically correct as he has seen. This will
be a plus for spinners wanting the "real thing" and for the growing
community of reenactors. The amount of decorative turning on this wheel is
substantial, making it a sight to behold.
The Polonaise features functional wood threaded wheel angle adjustments so the proper angle can be obtained with the flyer. “Pin and socket” bearings support the wheel, offering low friction and exceptional ease of treadling. All of the wheel hardware sits between the wheel posts and the footman passes through the bench to the treadle.
The Polonaise is made with European alder and birch and comes standard with double drive and scotch tensioning. The bobbins will hold a full 4 oz. package of yarn and they fit on all the other Kromski wheels if you start a collection. No Kromski wheel has any plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for reenactors. Additional specifications:
* wheel diameter - 24"
* orifice height - 25"; size - 3/8"
* bobbin size - full 4oz.; 3 included -
* also includes threading hook, tensioned Kate, bottle of spinning wheel oil
and New Voyager 143-minute video about Kromski products, wheel and loom assembly,
and introduction to spinning and weaving.
* Ratios: 8, 12, 16 and 20 to 1; 2 whorls included
* bearings on bobbins and treadle; leather bearings on flyer
* weight - 16 lbs.
This wheel comes boxed as a kit and requires about a half hour
to assemble.
Available unfinished and finished (see below for a sample of mahogany and
walnut finishes).
This
wheel has the classic look of eastern European wheels of old. The novel wheel-within-a-wheel
makes you think of mazurka dancers spinning round and round. The Mazurka design
won recognition for Leon Kromski throughout Poland.
Made of European alder and birch, the Mazurka features both double drive and scotch tension spinning. The bobbins will hold a full 4 oz. package of yarn and they fit on all the other Kromski wheels if you start a collection. No Kromski wheel has any plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for reenactors. Additional specifications:
• wheel diameter - 16"
• orifice height - 32.5"+ -; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4oz.; 3 included
• also includes threading hook, tensioned Lazy Kate, distaff/nostepinne,
bottle of spinning wheel oil and New Voyager video about Kromski products,
wheel and loom assembly, and introduction to spinning and weaving.
• Ratios: 6, 8, 10 and 12 to 1; 2 whorls included
• bearings on crank and bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 9 lbs.
Mahogany, top and Walnut, bottom
Kromski Quick Change Flyer Set
Here is an innovation from the Kromskis that will make changing bobbins on a double drive set-up easier. The spindle on the flyer "breaks" at the base of the flyer allowing you to pull off the flyer and the bobbin without removing the whorl or the drive band from the whorl. Comes with conversion parts, flyer and three Quick Change bobbins. Specify your Kromski wheel type. Requires different bobbins than what is standard with all Kromski wheels.
Kromski Tensioned Lazy Kates
You can choose from two styles of lazy kates. The arched version comes standard with all Mazurka and Symphony wheels; the upright Kate comes standard with the Polonaise.
These three-bobbin kates are distinctive in their look as well as for ease of use and adapability should you have other size bobbins you wish to ply from. They hold Kromski bobbins, of course, but also Ashford (standard bobbins), Jensen, Reeves, Timbertops, Roberta (regular), Majacraft and Lendrum (regular and very fast bobbins).
Kromski threading hook
Kromski Niddy Noddies
The Kromskis make three sizes for three different size skeins: 30", 48" and 72". The two smaller sizes are available in clear, walnut and mahogany finishes. The large Niddy is available unfinished, with a clear finish, and with a walnut or mahogany stain finish.
Kromski Spinning Stool
You need to sit just right to spin comfortably. With the Kromski spinning stool, you can. This sturdy stool has a contoured seat that will let you spin for hours. The legs have been turned so that you can make a permanent adjustment to the seat height from 17" to 18.5" if you wish (by cutting off a portion of each leg). And if not for spinning, you will find this stool works well in a variety of settings. Available unfinished or with a clear, mahogany or walnut finish
Kromski NOSTEPINNE
An old-fashioned handy ballwinder. This one is made by Kromski; it has a good feel in the hand and makes a nice pull skein. Available unfinished and with a clear, mahogany or walnut finish.
Small Mazurka - DECORATIVE SPINNING WHEEL FROM POLAND
This beautiful hand-turned spinning wheel will make a great gift for anyone who likes decorative spinning wheels. It is a small version of the regular Kromski Mazurka wheel and has a moving treadle that turns a flyer/bobbin assembly but no functioning flyer. It cannot be used to spin yarn but will look just right beside the fireplace or on a mantel. Made of European alder and birch, it stands 24" tall and comes in clear, walnut or mahogany finish.
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