Prelude
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he Prelude is a traditional Saxony looking wheel. It has the look of an antique wheel and the high degree of wood turning, but it also has all the touches modern spinners expect. This wheel is suitable wheel for beginners.
The Prelude is a single drive wheel. The good news here is that it uses the same bobbins as all the other wheels ecoferme lists, even the double drive wheels. This means that, as you consider adding a second or third wheel, you know your bobbins will work with all the different models.
The Prelude is easy to treadle, easy to transport, and has an 45cm diameter wheel (same as the 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. This is a perfect wheel for reenactors.
Additional specifications:
wheel diameter - 45cm
• orifice height - 66cm; size - 1cm
•bobbins; 3 included; regular bobbins have yarn capacity that is 50% greater than many other popular wheel bobbins; a plus for any spinner
• also includes threading hook and attached Lazy Kate
• Ratios: 6, 10.5, and 13 to 1
• bearings on wheel shaft, bobbins; leather bearings on flyer
• weight - 4kg,
This wheel comes boxed as a kit but goes together quickly
Unfinished ( for those who want to paint the wheel themselves) ... 234€
Clear finish ......................................................................... 267€
Walnut and Mahogany finish ............................................ 292€
please specify when offering which finish you'd like
unfinished