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Kromski Prelude Spinning Wheel
The Prelude, 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 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. 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
• wheel comes boxed as a kit but goes together quickly