Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel from New Voyager Trading

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Thomasville, GA


		North American Distributor Spinning and Weaving Supplies

Wolsztyn, Poland

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The Minstrel

from the Kromskis of Poland, is setting a new standard 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 mount 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 Minstrel is made of European alder and birch. The design is perfect for reenactors. Very easy to assemble.

Additional specifications:

• wheel diameter - 18"
• orifice height - 33"; size - 3/8"
• bobbins; 3 included; will fit all other Kromski wheels; Kromski regular bobbins have yarn capacity that is 50% greater than many other popular wheel bobbins; a plus for any spinner
• also includes threading hook, attached Lazy Kate and bottle of spinning wheel oil
• Ratios: 6.5, 8.5, 12 and 16 to 1; 2 whorls included
• bearings on wheel crank; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 13 lbs.

It is available unfinished or with a factory clear, walnut or mahogany finish that is exceptional.

A DVD also comes with this wheel showing how to assemble the Minstrel and a basic intro to spinning.

Retail Prices

Minstrel, unfinished $419
Minstrel, finished - clear add $70
Minstrel, finished mahogany or walnut add $120

Be sure to view our 30 minute video on spinning wheel maintenance. Whether it is a Kromski wheel or something else, our tips will be a big help in keeping your wheel tuned up and working as it should. Also see our list of other videos.

Instructions for putting a Minstrel together.

Comments from Minstrel owners

Kromski Spinning Accessories

Options

Jumbo Flyer - extend the capabilities of your Kromski wheel by adding a Jumbo Flyer Kit. You can quickly swap out your regular flyer for the jumbo unit (and back again). Here are the benefits: flyer with very large orifice .70 inch opening for heavy spinning and plying; much larger jumbo bobbin - holds 50 cubic inches of yarn; lower ratio ranges - 2 speeds - to give you excellent speed choices without changing flyer: 4 and 5.3 to 1.

Minstrel Jumbo Flyer Kit - unfinished (flyer, 1 jumbo bobbin, jumbo whorl, jumbo front maiden) $86.75
Minstrel Jumbo Flyer Kit - finished (flyer, 1 jumbo bobbin, jumbo whorl, jumbo front maiden) $102

NOTE: if you already own a Minstrel and want to add a Jumbo Kit, you must determine the manner in which your front maiden post has been installed on your wheel. If you do not have the current set-up - brass finger nut and bolt going up through the base into the maiden - your will need to do some woodworking to facilitate the jumbo option. See this site in the very near future for a video that shows you how to do this. It is not difficult but it needs to be done correctly.

Set your Minstrel up with an extra large whorl. This will slow the flyer down (ratio of 4.5:1) as you are putting twist in your fibers. Great for heavier type yarns or beginners that want an even slower wheel while learning. - $16.50

Minstrel distaff $25

New Voyager Trading
310 South Broad Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

229-227-1322

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