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, and bottle of spinning wheel oil. DVD formerly included is now posted on the internet.

• Ratios: 6, 10.5, and 13 to 1

• bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins; leather bearings on flyer

• weight - 9 lbs.

• Stretchy drive band standard/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.

The Sonata is full size yet small when folded, easy setup and take down, solid feel and footprint, plenty of footroom, easy double treadling, orifice at a comfortable height and GREAT classic looks.

Includes Kromski Travel bag for the Sonata (see below).

Optional flyers can add to the range of the Sonata. The jumbo flyer offers lower ratios and a larger orifice - .7", and the faster flyer increases the ratio range up to 18:1.

• wheel diameter - 19"

• folded size 22" x 19"

• 3/8" orifice, 30" high, can be raised 2"

• Three 4 oz bobbins included

• Includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate, spinning wheel oil, stretchy drive band

• Ratios of 6.7, 12.5, 14:1"

• Weighs 11 lbs

Bonus special: Free shipping, two pounds of corriedale AND two free bobbins PLUS large niddy noddy. All Kromski wheels come with spinning oil and three bobbins. The Sonata does not come with the overall Kromski product video included with all other Kromski wheels.

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.)

For instance, you can get a finished upright or arched tensioned Kate and two bobbins, or you could get the Kate, one extra bobbin, and one pound of fiber instead of the above listed bonuses.

NOTE: Jumbo flyer with one bobbins ($83.00) and faster flyer ($54.00) are free shipping if ordered with a wheel - or see new bundled bargain above. Email to order or put a note in the notes section of the wheel order.

Sonata clear finish, $600
With Kromski Travel Bag!

Sonata Walnut Finish $600
With Kromski Travel Bag!