Spinning Wheels Have Old World Beauty
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“The craftsmanship of Kromski spinning wheels puts them in a class apart,” says Tim Horchler, owner of New Voyager Trading, the sole North American distributor for Kromski. “They have the modern touches that spinners want, but are replicas of much older wheels.”
To top it off, prices are on the low end considering the craftsmanship. Kromski’s seven spinning wheel models range from $360 to $700. Prices reflect the lower labor costs in Poland where the wheels are made. Horchler has 160 dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
There is a model for every spinner, Horchler says. For example, many buyers are historical reenactors and their wheels must meet standards, including no plastic parts. Kromski offers three wheels for them – the Polonaise, Symphony and Minstrel.
At the same time, modern spinners like bearings on the wheels so they treadle and rotate more easily, and won’t wear out. They also like the larger flyer openings to accommodate heavier and fancier yarns. Some models are compact and fold.
In 2003, Horchler added the Kromski Harp, a rigid heddle loom that folds, has a warping board on the back, and comes with a tote bag.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, New Voyager Trading, 212 West Jackson St., Thomasville, Ga. 31792 (ph 229 227-1322; www.newvoyager.com).
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Spinning Wheels Have Old World Beauty FARM HOME Clothes “The craftsmanship of Kromski spinning wheels puts them in a class apart ” says Tim Horchler owner of New Voyager Trading the sole North American distributor for Kromski “They have the modern touches that spinners want but are replicas of much older wheels ” To top it off prices are on the low end considering the craftsmanship Kromski’s seven spinning wheel models range from $360 to $700 Prices reflect the lower labor costs in Poland where the wheels are made Horchler has 160 dealers in the U S and Canada There is a model for every spinner Horchler says For example many buyers are historical reenactors and their wheels must meet standards including no plastic parts Kromski offers three wheels for them – the Polonaise Symphony and Minstrel At the same time modern spinners like bearings on the wheels so they treadle and rotate more easily and won’t wear out They also like the larger flyer openings to accommodate heavier and fancier yarns Some models are compact and fold In 2003 Horchler added the Kromski Harp a rigid heddle loom that folds has a warping board on the back and comes with a tote bag Contact: FARM SHOW Followup New Voyager Trading 212 West Jackson St Thomasville Ga 31792 ph 229 227-1322; www newvoyager com
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