Kromski Spinning Wheels

The Polonaise 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 re-enactors. The amount of decorative turning on this wheel is substantial, making it a sight to behold. The pictures above and below show a Polonaise with the Kromski mahogany finish. The level of detail and turning is breathtaking. Notice the marbling of the wood grain that is highlighted by the stain and finish. No other wheel being made today comes close to this level of detail. A spinner could pay substantially more for other wheels and still not have the beauty of a Kromski. This wheel is a great value and it spins as well as it looks.

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. Additional specifications:

• wheel diameter - 24"
• orifice height - 25"; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included
• also includes threading hook, tensioned Kate and bottle of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 8, 12, 16 and 20 to 1; 2 whorls included
• oil impregnated bearings on bobbins and treadle; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 16 lbs.

This wheel comes boxed as a kit and requires assembly. Available unfinished and finished.

Polonaise, unfinished -                               $625.00
Polonaise, finished  (clear) -                       $645.00
Polonaise, finished (walnut or mahogany) - $675.00

The Mazurka 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. One look at the detail in this wheels will astound you - what craftsmanship!

Made of European alder and birch, the Mazurka features both double drive and scotch tension spinning. Additional specifications:

• wheel diameter - 16"
• orifice height - 32.5"+ -; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included
• also includes threading hook, tensioned Lazy Kate, distaff/no        stepinne and bottle of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 6, 8, 10 and 12 to 1; 2 whorls included
• oil impregnated bearings on crank and bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 9 lbs.

This wheel comes boxed as a kit and requires assembly. Available unfinished and finished.

Mazurka, unfinished -                            $399.00
Mazurka, finished (clear) -                     $456.00
azurka, finished (walnut or mahogany) - $489.00

The Symphony from the Kromskis. 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 (at 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 of European alder and birch. No Kromski wheel has any plastic parts and as such makes the perfect wheel for re-enactors. Additional specifications:

• wheel diameter - 24"
• orifice height - 27"; size - 3/8"
• bobbin size - full 4 oz.; 3 included -
• also includes threading hook, tensioned Kate and bottle of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 7.5, 10, 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. Presently it is available unfinished or with a factory walnut finish that is exceptional

Symphony, unfinished -                                       $550.00
Symphony, finished - clear, mahogany, or walnut $650.00