Description
The Minstrel wheel comes in your choice of unfinished, clear lacquer finish, walnut or mahogany finish. The price includes three bobbins, a threading hook, and an oil bottle. If you’re looking for a wheel with traditional styling and detailed woodturning, the Minstrel is a beautiful choice. The wheel can be set up as double drive or scotch tension. As with all the Kromski double treadle wheels, the treadle action is smooth and effortless. There is a wide range of accessories you can get for your Minstrel, including the recently introduced great jumbo flyer.
Please note on ordering! We have many wheels in stock at the Fiber Garden ready for you to pick-up. But you may also order one to be shipped directly to you from the manufacturer at no additional cost. The Fiber Garden pays all shipping charges! When you select a wheel, you will choose “local pick-up” (if we have your choice of wheel in stock) OR “please ship”. If you choose local pick-up, we will contact you to set a time for you to come and get your wheel. (Note that during the pandemic we are not allowing anyone into the mercantile, so local pick-up will be outdoors curbside pick-up only.) If you choose “please ship”, you will receive updates on the timeline for shipping your wheel. Most wheels ship promptly.
Specifications :
- Beautiful European Alder and Birch wood
- Wheel Diameter : 45 (18 inches)
- Orifice Circumference : 10mm (3/8 in.)
- Standard Whorl Ratios: 6.5, 8.5, 12 and 16:1
- Additional jumbo whorl with 4.5:1 ratio available
- Durable leather bearing on front maiden
- Sturdy brass bearings at wheel hub
- Hushed plastic bearings in bobbins
- Single Drive with Scotch Tension or Double Drive
- Double Treadle
- Built-In Lazy Kate (2 bobbin capacity)
- Total Wheel weight : 5.5kg (12 lbs)
- Optional Distaff Available